Climbing a ladder to access a roof will be safer for users of the Ladder Safety Rest. Now in production and available for purchase, the patented device not only makes ladder use safer for residential and commercial roofers, building contractors and do-it-yourselfers, but it also protects the roof from damage commonly caused by ladder use.

“The Ladder Safety Rest weighs only 11 pounds,” said Terry Brown, president of the company, “but it will save lives.” He explained that the device, which is made in America from the highest quality 300 flex steel, secures to the roof with a plate held by four screws. The ladder fits between the hand grips and is held in place with No. 1 safety chain, which has been tested for strength and durability. “This means that the ladder won’t slip from side to side, and it won’t collapse or slide down vertically,” he said.