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A Disciplined Life Part 2: Occam’s Razor
“Simplicity is artful science” “Simple systems simply work” Who is Occam and what is his is razor? William Ockham was an English Franciscan friar and

A Disciplined Life Part 1: A 4 Burners Theory Will Help You Get More Done With Less
This is a multi-part Series on Discipline and Accountability As mentioned, this is a multi-part series focusing on “discipline and accountability”. This will be a

Code of Federal Regulations – 1910.146 Permit-required confined spaces
This blog is a quick reference for folks (private, public or government agenies alike) who are needing a quick reference for the federal guidelines overseeing

4 Fundamentals of Force Multiplier Mechanics
Force multipliers and the four fundamentals of mechanics are important to understand in order to be a successful creator. The force multiplier is the means

Your Gear Selection Considerations… Function Drives Form
It doesn’t matter!… Always answer the first question first. Then move to the second… and then, move to the third. What is the purpose? Why

Creating Your Rope Rescue Equipment SOP
A systematic approach to rescue equipment selection, care and maintenance can help rescue teams be more effective in their work. By understanding the capabilities and

Knowledge is not left behind… though equipment can be.
Rope rescue hardware is designed to function as part of a system. It must be used with properly selected and sized rope, webbing and other

IMPORTANT: 8 Anchoring Considerations That Will Save Your Life
Hi All! I had to laugh the other day when, with a friend, he called me out on my “euphemisms”. To understand this… the definition of

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE NEW PETZL PULLEYS & WHY YOUR TEAM WILL WANT THEM
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE NEW PETZL PULLEYS & WHY YOUR TEAM WILL WANT THEM After the SPIN L1 models last year, in

HOW TO – Use the ASAP LOCK on a Vertical Lifeline in a Sloped Roof Application
HOW TO USE THE ASAP LOCK ON A VERTICAL LIFELINE IN A SLOPED ROOF APPLICATION Nate Williams, Petzl Technical Institute (PTI) Trainer in Petzl America,