So what is Small Party Assisted Rescue? Well, it’s essentially a 2-4 “person” (cavers, climbers, mountain SAR, etc.) assisting an injured member of their team or party without the reliance or assistance from outside resources … Why Cave Rescue (Small Party Assisted) and Single Rope Pickoffs Applies to All Rope…

Building an anchor system requires much practice and experience. When dealing with structures, chose anchor points which are part of the inherent structure of the building. This includes columns, beams, anchors for window cleaning equipment, … Anchors… They Are The Underpinning Of Everything That Has A System Attached To It.Read…

The term ‘redundant’ is used with roping systems however I often wonder how much thought is truly put into this concept.  By definition, a redundant component of a system is one that is not needed.  … Redundancy in Rope SystemsRead More »

I thought this was a super quick illustration to show how observation and proximity make a difference.  The question, here is  what is the mechanical advantage difference between a “ground hauler” or that of the … Mechanical Advantage: 2:1 or 3:1? – RLA Partner Richard Delaney of RopeLabRead More »

What has happened… a worker has fallen from his working platform. The worker condition is good enough where he is able to assist in his own recovery and rescue. This video was developed over a … Using the Fast Fours for Confined Space Rescue and Fallen Worker Rescue/Recovery: RLA Partner…

Earlier in 2018, we had a great time hanging out with the Elevated Safety crew to learn more about (and film) Tower Rescue and what Technicians need to understand.  The result is an amazing course … A Quick Look at a Tower Rescue Tracking Skate Block (Hybrid) SystemRead More »