Description

The SafePro Automatic Roof Hatch Opener (ARHO) makes rooftop access safer, easier, and more secure. By allowing authorized users to unlock and open the roof hatch from below, the ARHO eliminates the need to manually push a heavy hatch lid overhead while standing near the top of a ladder.

The powered opening mechanism raises the hatch before the worker enters the opening, creating a clearer and more controlled transition from the ladder to the rooftop. This reduces overhead exertion and allows workers to focus on climbing safely instead of balancing while operating the hatch.

The ARHO also transforms a traditional roof hatch into a controlled access point. Depending on the selected configuration, the system can be operated by a push button, keyed switch, keypad, card reader, or compatible building access-control system. Facilities can restrict rooftop access to authorized personnel while reducing reliance on shared keys and manually secured hatches.

Designed for installation on compatible commercial roof hatches, the ARHO is an ideal solution for manufacturing facilities, warehouses, schools, hospitals, data centers, multifamily properties, and other buildings where both worker safety and rooftop security matter.

For more complete roof access protection, pair the ARHO with a SafePro Roof Hatch Safety Rail to provide powered hatch operation below and a permanently guarded landing area above.

Key Benefits:

Opens the roof hatch before the worker reaches the top of the ladder
Reduces difficult overhead lifting from an elevated position
Helps create a safer ladder-to-roof transition
Restricts rooftop access to authorized users
Supports multiple activation and access-control options
Can integrate with compatible building security systems
Reduces reliance on shared physical keys
Available for retrofit installation on many existing commercial roof hatches
Pairs with SafePro Roof Hatch Safety Rails for more complete access protection

Roof hatch construction, dimensions, controls, and security requirements vary by facility. Contact SafePro with your hatch information and desired activation method to confirm compatibility and determine the appropriate system configuration.

SKU: 300160

Automatic Roof Hatch Opener

Remotely open, close, and lock the roof hatch

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Compliant with OSHA fall protection regulations

Warrantied against defects or wear for 1 year

All SafePro products are simple to install

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Open The Roof Hatch Before You Reach It

No more reaching overhead while hanging onto a ladder

Simple to Install

The system is simple to install by a single individual with basic tools. Will require 110/120V near the hatch for wired operation.

Increased Safety

Roof access is hazardous enough without workers opening a heavy hatch from a ladder. The ARHO opens the hatch remotely, providing a safer transition to the rooftop.

Compatible With Most Roof Hatches

The system can easily be retrofitted onto many models and sizes of roof hatch. Download our compatibility guide for a full list of certified hatches.

Controlled Access

Keycards or key codes ensure that only approved personnel are allowed to access the roof. Temporary codes can even be used for guest access.

Safer, More Controlled Roof Access

The industry standard for access control

Climbing up an access ladder is already dangerous, but is made more difficult by having to open or close a roof hatch lid. The addition of an Automatic Roof Hatch Opener means never having to worry about opening or closing a hatch lid from a ladder ever again. It also gives building owners full control over who can access the roof and when.

Testimonials

At Humphrey & Associates we put our words into action… We have always been concerned about falls and the danger posed using the traditional hatch, which makes one crawl onto the roof (sometimes even trying to haul tools or equipment along). It is an accident waiting to happen. Roof access is part of being in construction and always a safety concern. The SafePro Safety Rail and Ladder Extension and SafePro Automatic Roof Hatch Opener eliminate the danger of using only one hand while opening the hatch. This device becomes a ladder extension to hold on to while climbing up and down to eliminate fall issues. We may not be able to always control the environment that our team has to work in, but we can make it safer when they are on our roof! We wish all of our customers had a SafePro Rail and Automatic Roof Hatch Opener for roof access.

Steve Humphrey, Sr.

CEO, Humphrey & Associates, Inc.

As the assistant store manager, our corporate policy requires us to do periodical inspections of our roof tops. I also have to provide roof access to our service contractors and others. Unfortunately for me, getting access to the roof means climbing a 20 foot fixed ladder. Frankly, I do not like having to climb that ladder. I have a lot of fear of falling. The most dangerous parts for me are trying to unlock the padlock to get the roof hatch door open. I have to take my hands off the ladder to unlock the hatch. The other dangerous part is climbing onto the roof. I have fallen several times. The SafePro Automatic Roof Hatch Opener and safety rail, with built in ladder extension, allows me to safely inspect the roof without any fear of falling. Our contractors who work on the roof and mechanical equipment also like the fall protection SafePro provides for them.

Confidential

Store Manager, National Grocery Store Chain

Before we started working with SafePro, we had invested in traditional roof hatch fall protection devices. Our maintenance engineers and contractors found their products to be cumbersome and ineffective. So when we looked at SafePro’s solution, we found a roof hatch safety system that addressed all our needs. Our people found it to be the safest and easiest to use. They especially like the SafePro Automatic Roof Hatch Opener. Trying to unlock the roof hatch at the top of the ladder is one of the most hazardous steps in accessing the roof. Our Risk Management department had been unable to really abate those hazards and risks. Our security department was also pleased when they learned about the roof hatch security system. Thank you SafePro.

Lee Jones

Director of Facility Management, Granite Properties

Why would we ever again want to fight locks and hatch hardware while hanging from an access ladder? Since we need to protect our people, why not do it right!?

Bill Conley

The Conley Group

Our firm designs safety of access into all our roofing projects. Safe access to roofs is a significant factor in the longevity of roofs because roofs that are easily and safely accessible get maintained, and roofs that are inaccessible do not get maintained. We specify roof hatch guardrails on all projects and consider the SafePro Automatic Roof Hatch Opener a major advancement. How many times have we as roof consultants and contractors climbed up dark ladders to roof hatches, fumbled with keys trying to unlock a padlock in the dark, all the while trying to keep from falling? Educating owners to the importance of safety and ease of access as significant features in roof design is an important service for all roofing professionals and one that we should not merely leave up to OSHA enforcers.

Edis Oliver, P.E.

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.

FAQs

Access ladders are already dangerous, but are made more treacherous when workers are required to release a hand hold to reach overhead and push open or pull closed a heavy roof hatch lid. This is made even more perilous when the worker is carrying tools or equipment with them. Since the ARHO allows workers to open and close the hatch lid remotely it eliminates that dangerous task, allowing the worker to focus on securely ascending and descending the ladder with no other distractions.

Yes. In emergencies when there is no power to the Automatic Roof Hatch Opener it can be bypassed by removing a single locking safety pin from the actuator. However this should be reserved for emergencies only, as the installation of the ARHO requires the removal of the springs that assist with opening the hatch lid, and without those springs the hatch lid is very heavy and much more difficult to open. If functionality during power outages is a top priority we highly recommend including the battery backup option.

Yes, and this is actually a recommended pairing. While the ARHO eliminates the need to open/close the hatch from the ladder, it does not provide any extra support for entering or exiting the hatch, nor does it protect against users falling into a hatch unless the lid is closed immediately after exiting onto the rooftop. SafePro's Roof Hatch Safety Rails are a perfect pairing with the ARHO, as they act as additional ladder rungs for stability when entering or exiting the hatch and will ensure that no workers are able to fall into an open hatch while on the rooftop.