I have heard from dozens of roofers, carpenters and laborers who've fallen off sloped and flat roof edges and then were "primarily rescued" by their personal fall arrest system (PFAS). In the majority of cases, they were unprepared for the consequences of an arrested fall. Totally unprepared.
I have heard from dozens of roofers, carpenters and laborers who've fallen off sloped and flat roof edges and then were "primarily rescued" by their personal fall arrest system (PFAS). In the majority of cases, they were unprepared for the consequences of an arrested fall. Totally unprepared.
Be conscious of the rope management on the roof. Entanglements, snarls and foot snares may be waiting just for you. More often than not, would-be rescuers cause themselves to fall and strike the suspended worker below. This can quickly compound the rescue problem. Try not to make matters worse. I have seen those attempting to rescue, disconnect and remove their PFAS because, "It just got in my way."