In our industry, what moves us are pulleys and mechanical advantage. But in our being, what moves us is much deeper. What moves me is the hope of releasing vision, passion and purpose in others and one platform for this is Rigging Lab Academy and the network of people that surrounds me. So my question …
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The goal of a rope rescue rigging cache list? Think like an architect. So earlier this week, I talked a bit about the Pareto Purchasing concept… the premises is hundreds of years old. Now I want to apply this concept to your rigging and rescue equipment gear cache list. Rope access professionals, by in-large, have …
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By: LeRoy Harbach We spend a great deal of time (or should) attending training, then cleaning, organizing, packing and preparing equipment to ensure it is in top notch operational condition for the next call out. We follow the manufacturer’s recommended procedures for inspection, maintenance, cleaning, storage and usage. We want to be the very best …
Richard Delaney, the founder of RopeLab and curator of Rope Test Lab, brings you the essential rigging concepts in this Rigging Lab Academy mini course. Anchors, mechanical-advantage calculations, friction and managing edge trauma, and skate-blocks are all discussed in this mini course, which is available for free for all members of Rigging Lab Academy.
The CMC MPD has literally changed the way riggers have thought about “systems”. The lightning rod idea, first envisioned by Kirk Mauthner of Basecamp Innovations, was a work in progress for many years. Once prototypes were completed, the risks heightened! Would teams and personal embrace or reject the concept. Well, the answer was a resounding YES! Sure, it …
From Larry Walters for ITRS: Modern Day Belay Testing Read More »
Moving Beyond 10:1 Static System Saftey Factor Moving Beyond 10:1 SSSF Introducing Force Limiting Systems and Managing the Right Risk at the Right Time ITRS 2014 By: Kirk Mauthner, British Columbia, Canada, kirk.mauthner@gmail.com Abstract: Most rope rescuers are aware or familiar with the concept of applying a safety factor – such as 10:1 – to …
“Dang it! How does this thing work?” Rigging, no matter what part of the industry you participate in, is a hands-on tactical thing. You learn by doing. You need practical, simple explanations of how things work that can easily be applied to what you’re working on.
There is a proud moment defined without words, when you see your son following his passions. The ante goes up even further when part of this is the rigging that makes this happen… Why? It is part of what I do. See everyone has talents… hidden, obvious and latent. What many of us fail to realize is that many of …
The leading authority of professionals discussing technical topics of research dedicated to the rescue industry. Here is a brief summary of early history of the International Technical Rescue Symposium: The germ of the idea for the Symposium actually came from John Dill. One day during a phone conversation, John suggested that what was needed was a …
Never before, has there been a time where saving time and money, more important. We value your time as well as ours. Saving money on purchases can also be very expensive. How’s that you ask? Saving money on the wrong piece of gear or system is extremely costly. Missed phone calls, the constant volley of …
