Roofing crews have plenty of work to do once they're on the roof. Getting shingles, tools, and materials up there shouldn't take more out of the crew than it has to.

A material hoist gives contractors a simpler way to keep the roof supplied: let the equipment carry the load.

Instead of relying on repeated manual lifting and carrying, crews can mechanically move materials from the ground to roof height, ultimately reducing physical strain while keeping the job moving.

Less Carrying. More Focus on the Job.

Heavy lifting doesn't just take a toll on your crew. It can take a toll on your bottom line.

OSHA identifies lifting heavy items as a leading cause of workplace injury and notes that repetitive lifting, awkward postures, and heavy loads can increase the risk of back, shoulder, and other musculoskeletal injuries.

And when an injury happens, the costs can add up fast. OSHA's Safety Pays estimator puts the average direct cost of a lost-time strain claim at more than $32,000—before factoring in indirect costs like lost productivity, overtime, administrative time, and training replacement workers.

 

Using a material hoist helps take repetitive lifting off your crew's shoulders by letting the equipment move materials from the ground to roof height.

Less strain on your crew. Less risk to your bottom line.

Keep the Load Off the Ladder

A hoist also helps separate two jobs that don't need to happen at the same time: moving a worker up a ladder and moving material to the roof.

Instead of climbing while managing a load, workers can use a ladder for access while the hoist independently moves roofing material.

Safety Hoist's electric material hoists take that a step further. Models like the EH-250 include a 16-foot remote-control cord, allowing the operator to control the lift while standing away from the overhead load.

The EH-250 runs on standard 110V AC power, lifts up to 250 pounds, and can be set up and operated by one person.

Less carrying. Less back-and-forth. A more straightforward way to keep material moving.

Electric or Gas? Choose What Fits the Jobsite.

The core benefit is the same with either power source: the hoist does the lifting instead of your crew.

The difference comes down to where and how you're working.

Electric Hoists

Safety Hoist electric hoists run on standard 110V power and are designed for simple push-button operation. They're also quiet and extremely portable, making them useful for residential jobsites and other places where noise matters.

Worried about capacity? Don’t be. Safety Hoist's electric lineup includes models capable of lifting up to 500 pounds.

Gas Hoists

When convenient AC power isn't available, gas hoists give crews more flexibility to work where the job takes them.

The CH-200 combines a Honda gas engine with a 200-pound lifting capacity. Safety Hoist also offers higher-capacity gas models for crews with heavier material-handling needs.

Same goal. Different ways to get there.

 

 

Put Your Crew's Energy Where It Matters

Material handling will always be part of roofing. But doing all of it manually doesn't have to be.

A Safety Hoist can help crews spend less time carrying materials and more time getting the job done. By reducing material loading and lifting time by up to 35%, crews can get more done without adding more people.

That leads to safer work sites, more productive time, and more jobs with the same manpower.

For more than 55 years, Safety Hoist has been building material-lifting equipment with one goal in mind: to make hard work easier and safer.

Let the hoist carry the load. Let your crew get the job done.