Attic Question

[James L. Keilson]

I did an inspection yesterday and while in the attic my client spotted and asked me what this was. I have personally never seen this before but told him I would find out. So do any of you know what this bar is with the rope attached?

Jim

[Barry Adair]

attachment device for fall protection harness equipment that the installers wear due to steep slope

[James L. Keilson]

Thanks Barry, That was my guess but wanted to verify.

Jim

[Steven C. Waskewicz]

Probably like the Stainless Steel loop I saw on the outside of the roof,
and remarked to myself, what was that for?


and then found this inside the attic as well...
My thought was for a roofing safety tie off...

[Brian A. MacNeish]

Originally Posted by swaskewicz

Probably like the Stainless Steel loop I saw on the outside of the roof,
and remarked to myself, what was that for?


and then found this inside the attic as well...
My thought was for a roofing safety tie off...

A few years ago, saw an attic where near the peak there were two 4-5" holes bashed into the OSB sheathing on both sides of the top truss chord.....had been the homeowners location to attach his fall arrest gear as he re-did his own roof.

[mstankiewicz]

As Home Inspectors we will start seeing more fall protection devices on residential construction attached to the structure. OSHA has issued a new directive in December 2010 giving residential contractors 6 months to comply with fall protection safety requirements. Too many deaths and injuries from falls. Enforcement will start sometime in June 2011. www.osha.gov compliance guidance for residential construction.

[Brian C. Hoagland]

If it was above the location of the bed in the master suite I might have had a different idea but I think you guys nailed it.

[Joseph Hagarty, CMI]

Fall Protection (OSHA Required)
Most builders leave this behind
to much trouble and expense to remove apparatus