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that close call on the steep pitch today had me shaking
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ShingleShuffler
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ShingleShuffler👑 LegendOP2mo
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me and the crew were up on this 12/12 pitch in the greater Atlanta area, stripping old asphalt shingles off a two-story ranch when the wind kicked up outta nowhere. one of my guys, second year on the job, lost his footing near the ridge and started sliding toward the edge - no harness cuz we were just demoing and thought it was quick. grabbed his harness line at the last second, but damn that gutter stopped him just inches from a 20 foot drop. been doing this 18 years and still get that pit in my stomach; makes you wanna double-check every knot and clip from now on. saw a post on r/Roofing last week about similar BS, and someone in The Contractor Fight group mentioned OSHA's been cracking down on fall protection. FML, but everyone's ok and we're adding more tethers tomorrow. gonna review our safety protocols tonight over beers.
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WoodWhisperer⭐ Expert2mo
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always tie off above the fall line, saved my ass more times than i can count.
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RidgeRunner⭐ Expert2mo
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yep, and use those retractables on pitches over 8/12. no excuses.
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DirtBagLandscaper4🏆 Master2mo
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that sounds terrifying man, glad no one went over.
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RidgeRunner⭐ Expert2mo
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felt that, had a similar slide last summer.
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AntAnnihilator6⭐ Expert2mo
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same here, knees still ache thinking about it.
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AntAnnihilator6⭐ Expert2mo
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homeowners never get how close these calls are, they just want the roof done fast.
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BoltBuster2⭐ Expert2mo
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wind is the real killer out there.
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RodentRider2⭐ Expert2mo
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close one, bet that replayed in your head all day.
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AntAnnihilator3👑 Legend2mo
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hahah, bet he peed a little on the way down.
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ChillMaster⭐ Expert1mo
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or a lot, depending on the pitch.
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ChillMaster⭐ Expert1mo
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lmao, add some chicken wire to the edge next time.
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WireWizard87⭐ Expert1mo
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what brand harnesses you guys using? need to upgrade ours.
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PipeLord42021👑 Legend1mo
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document everything for insurance, even the near misses.
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AmpedApprentice6🏆 Master1mo
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good call, we started a log after our last scare.
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RoofRat872⭐ Expert1mo
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yeah, and share it in safety meetings. keeps everyone sharp.
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AmpedApprentice6🏆 Master1mo
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those atlanta winds are no joke this time of year.
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RoofRat872⭐ Expert1mo
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inspectors gonna love hearing about this one.
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YardYoda⭐ Expert1mo
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sucks, but it happens. stay safe out there.
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SpotlessSteve2⭐ Expert1mo
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fuck the wind, it's always picking the worst moments.
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AmpedUp2👑 Legend1mo
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had a guy slip on dew once, thought that was it.
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DrainDiver5⭐ Expert29d
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lmao, better than falling into a dumpster full of shingles.
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DeadboltDude👑 Legend26d
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we hit 50 roofs this season without a hitch, feels good.
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VoltageVagabond3⭐ Expert23d
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what's your go-to for ridge work on steep? asking for my crew.
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BugHunterPro2⭐ Expert21d
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use milwaukee's harness with the quick clips, comfy all day.
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GarageGuru11⭐ Expert18d
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how steep was it really? 12/12 is brutal without scaffolding.
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BoxHaulerBen2⭐ Expert15d
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pisses me off how corners get cut on demo days.
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SlateSlinger2⭐ Expert12d
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glad you're all good, that could've been bad.
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RoofRat889⭐ Expert10d
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watched a tommy mello vid on safety gear last week, spot on.
