Chip Macdonald

In roofing, “free climbing” operations essentially indicate the employer’s lack of any concern for worker safety.

Under Federal law, all individuals are presumed legally competent until a judicial hearing determines otherwise. Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), however, the competency criteria of a designated employee must first be evaluated by his/her employer.

The HitchClip system addresses several safety concerns on steep-slope roofs.