Roof Hook
SECTION: Tools and EquipmentISSUED: 02-2011 REVISED: ##-####
Objectives
• To provide an understanding of the following– Specifications– Use– Maintenance– Safety
Specifications
• Steel tube construction
• 4 ft in length• 2 hooks at different
angles• Pry head on opposite
end
Use
• Breach walls and ceilings– Optimal for lath and
plaster
• Ventilation and forcible entry– Breaking windows
• Prying
Maintenance
• Check for burrs or other damage• Clean with mild soap and water• Remove rust with wire wheel or brush• Apply a thin coat of WD40 to any non painted
metal surfaces• May paint black to prevent rusting• Keep handle wrapped with black cloth tape
Safety
• Wear appropriate PPE– Minimum of helmet, gloves, and eye
protection
• Full turnouts and SCBA are required when utilizing tool in an IDLH atmosphere or when gaining entry into a possible IDLH atmosphere
• Check surroundings prior to using tool• Ensure the tool is the right tool for the job