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Essential Rope Access Techniques for Industrial Contracts and Rescue Operations

Rope Access Techniques for Industrial Contracts and Rescue Operations

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Rope access techniques are essential across numerous industries, ensuring professionals can navigate difficult environments safely and efficiently. Whether working on industrial contracts or emergency rescue operations, mastering these techniques allows workers to meet the high standards expected in these roles. In this post, we’ll focus on four key techniques every professional needs and how they […]

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Petzl I’D Descender in action for rope access and rescue operations. Features include anti-panic function, auto-locking, and versatility for confined space, high-angle, and industrial rescues.

Petzl I’D Descender for Rope Access and Rescue Operations

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Petzl I’D Descender for Rescue and Work at Height The Petzl I’D Descender is an indispensable tool for professionals working in rope access, rescue operations, and industrial environments. Known for its versatility, safety features, and ability to perform in critical, high-risk situations, the I’D Descender is designed to provide precise control and enhanced safety in

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Advanced Mechanical Advantage Systems in Rescue Operations

Knot Pass Through a Raise or Lower System

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Welcome to our comprehensive course on “Knot Pass Through a System”. This course, designed carefully aligning with the NFPA 1006 Standard for Technical Rescue Personnel Professional Qualifications (2021), focuses on honing your skills in the key areas of rope rescue operations, particularly passing a knot in a lowering or raising system. The curriculum is structured

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PETZL I’D EVAC ~ Main Uses

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The I’D EVAC is a self-braking descender/belay device with the handle oriented to facilitate use on the anchor. Lowering with I’D attached to an anchor From Gear In Use 4: Rope Access and Confined Space With the I’D on the anchor, a person can be lowered to a workstation, or an injured person may be

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New Technician Courses Just Released for Rigging Lab Academy

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Hey all We just completed another 4 high level training courses within the Technician Level Cornerstone course curriculum. Force Multipliers Elevated Anchor Systems Horizontal Systems Midwall Pickoffs Midwall Pickoffs Midwall rescues can run the full gamut of rescue complexities. It can include almost everything from one or two people coming to the rescue of a

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Arbor VS Industry: A 2 Rope or Twin Rope System Comparison

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In a very fun shoot, we met up with Rich Hattier of ISC.  Rich is not just one of the best technical riggers I have met, but one super nice guy as well.  Our shoot was scheduled to discussed the upward and downward mobility of arborists, but also look into the transitory elements of what

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Petzl RAD System ~ Rapid Ascend Descend – Technique How to Video

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Petzl RAD System | Rapid Ascent / Descent – Ascent Mode Occasional rope climbing with the I’D or Rig The I’D or Rig can be used to ascend, for precise positioning or a short rope ascent. When the handle is in “descent” mode, the rope slides freely in the up direction. The user need only

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