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Choice of Petzl carabiner for connecting a fall arrest device to the harness

Written By: Lance Piatt

 

Key issues and risks

Fall arrest devices are worn all day without being under tension, but must stop a fall at any time: their connectors must be secure and kept well positioned.

Monitoring during use is difficult, especially when connected to the dorsal point.

The most important risks to consider

ASAP and ABSORBICA fall arrest devices
The Most Important Risks To Consider
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Notes

– The SL system is not recommended for this application

– The use of a carabiner with the TL or BL system without a carabiner positioning system is not recommended for this application

– A quick link that is tightened with a tool can be used; choose a shape suitable for the attachment points

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Peace on your Days

Lance

 
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Lance Piatt

Beginning his career in the rescue and rigging world as a “blue collar” SAR member with Deschutes and Jefferson County teams. Lance Piatt owns and operates Red Ibex Solutions, a sales and marketing wheelhouse blending rope rigging education and exquisite imagery with equipment knowledge and understanding; housing Rigging Lab Academy and Rescue Response Gear… Lance is producing high-end video education, working with several experts and instructors to produce unique series of “how to videos” and courses for rope rigging: Such as; the first ever full-length rescue training DVD, 'Tower Rescue', released in fall of 2005. As well as a series of scenario-based rescues ranging from cave rescue to cliff rescue.

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