Roof Height?

[Marcel R. Cyr]

Originally Posted by sgilligan1

Screw a 1/4-20 thread machine screw to wood screw adapter into the end of a telescoping light bulb changing pole. Drill a hole through the pole and tie a clip on there. Attach your camera and set it in video mode and extend it up to the roof. Review the video there on the spot or download it to your laptop.

I run into that situation all the time with row homes because I only carry a 28 foot ladder. Erecting a ladder any bigger than that by yourself can be dangerous. I thought there used to be something in OSHA guidelines related to the length of a ladder a single person can erect, but I can't seem to find it. I know many fire rescue companies limit it to 28 feet because a longer ladder can get unweildy and easily get away from you.

Scott, OSHA is not specific in erecting ladders.

All they note is this, that I could find in the book.

OSHA regulation 1926.1060 provides that all employees using ladders should be trained by a competent person. This training should include:

• the nature of the fall hazards in the work area
• correct procedures for erecting, maintaining and disassembling the fall protection systems to be used
• proper construction, use, placement and care in handling of all ladders
• maximum intended load-carrying capabilities of the ladders being used

Employees should also be trained to check a ladder for defects before each use and remove defective ladders from service.

[David P. Valley]

http://www.opticsplanet.net/barska-b...inoculars.html

[nbhi]

Having a bad day.
BTW thanks cccurins.

[bdoles2]

Here is my modified telescoping camera.

I had an extra head off of a monopod and modified it to secure to a paint roller handle - thus being able to use the handle to screw on the end of a painters 28' extension pole. My camera has the option for remote shutter control. This works like a charm.

Link to photo

[Christopher Currins]

Originally Posted by nbhi

Having a bad day.
BTW thanks cccurins.

Hey we all do, no problem.

[Christopher Currins]

Originally Posted by bdoles2

Here is my modified telescoping camera.

I had an extra head off of a monopod and modified it to secure to a paint roller handle - thus being able to use the handle to screw on the end of a painters 28' extension pole. My camera has the option for remote shutter control. This works like a charm.

Link to photo

Great idea.

[Sean Fogarty]

I carry a 30 ft ladder on top of my mini van. It still doesn't change the fact that it's a mini van.

[David P. Valley]

Great roofing inspection tool for those inaccessible roofs.