The mastery of knots and hitches forms the bedrock of safety and effectiveness in rope rescue. These essential skills are the threads binding the tapestry of every successful operation. Meet Sarah, a dedicated rope rescue technician driven by a passion for saving lives. Her days are spent navigating challenging terrains, suspended high above, and racing …
I will admit, back in the day, the scariest thing for me to learn and then show people, was how to pass knots on either raise or lower. I would downplay the whole process in an effort to “deny myself the opportunity to learn something super cool” because I just didn’t get the practical steps. …
Knots and bends are the critical points at which people and systems are joined to the rope. The ability to recognize and tie correct knots is indispensable to the rescuer. Carelessness that results in an improperly tied knot has the potential of lower strength. Thank you Peak Rescue Institute for letting us work with you …
Knots, Hitches and Bends: The Basics | For Rope Rescue, Work Access & SAR Systems Read More »
This sequence takes a page out of the nautical use of block and tackle hauling systems. By reeving double sheave pulley in the manner described here, the practitioner will acquire valuable skills in building a more efficient pulley system. The way we address knots, MAs (Mechanical Advantages), and Anchors in these videos are more general …
The Bowline is a time honored knot that continues to serve well, not only in the mariner industry, but also in construction. Some of the excellent attributes of the Bowline, such as small gain and the ability to untie after a heavy load is very suitable for rescue as well. There are many variations on the Bowline …
Bowline Knots | Knots & Pulleys in Rope Rigging Systems Vol. 1 Segment 4 – Rigging Lab Read More »
Why do you suggest eliminating, as much as possible, the use of knots, hitches, and bends for industry or plant based rescue teams? Some industrial or plant based rescue response teams have limited opportunity to practice their skills. This is because they have a primary job at that plant, their rescue responsibility is less of …
Petzl statement on a special use of the Petzl Shunt… Context: Since 1999 Petzl has provided specific information regarding the special use of the Petzl SHUNT as a back-up device for industrial rope access. Petzl required that users must have received and mastered IRATA (Industrial Rope Access Trade Association) training or similar and must …
Petzl statement on a special use of the Petzl Shunt… Context: Since 1999 Petzl has provided specific information regarding the special use of the Petzl SHUNT as a back-up device for industrial rope access. Petzl required that users must have received and mastered IRATA (Industrial Rope Access Trade Association) training or similar and must also …
SPRAT Level 1 Chapter 3 Passing Knots | Industrial Rope Access Read More »
This sequence takes a page out of the nautical use of block and tackle hauling systems. By reeving double sheave pulley in the manner described here, the practitioner will acquire valuable skills in building a more efficient pulley system. The way we address knots, MAs (Mechanical Advantages), and Anchors in these videos are more general …
The “Confined Space Rig” is a compound 6:1 that when configured in the manner shown in this sequence, it works extremely well for straight vertical confined space drops. This sequence will take you through the steps. The way we address knots, MAs (Mechanical Advantages), and Anchors in these videos are more general and with a …
Confined Space Rig | Knots & Pulleys in Rope Rigging Systems Vol. 1 Segment 8 Read More »
