Thank you Loui McCurley and PMI for this 3 Part Series If the majority of your rescue operations are in an industrial or confined space environment, choosing a full body harness that meets ANSI Z359 and/or NFPA 1983 Class 3 requirements, with lots of metal D rings for rescue, might be preferred. This will enable …
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE PETZL SPIN PULLEYS For rescue teams all over the world, having the most efficient equipment possible for whatever situation they may face, is an absolute priority. Released in 2020, the Petzl MAESTRO descender with integrated progress-capture pulley delivers exactly that. In addition, the family of SPIN pulleys rounds …
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Excerpt from Gear In Use 2: Techncial Rescue All maneuvers must be done on two independent rope systems. These two systems can work in parallel (two haul lines) or separately (work rope and belay rope). Gear Within This Learning Lesson Petzl Maestro Petzl Jag System Petzl RollClip Petzl Rescucender 1. Examples of hauling with …
A WINE CELLAR UNLIKE ANY OTHER Professionals may have their daily routine, but there are definitely those projects that stand out head and shoulders above the rest for their originality. The company Besson Michel worked on one of these projects, digging a wine cellar designed specifically for only the most prestigious vintages. Of course, Petzl …
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 …
What is the best way to use The Vortex Guidebook? “Specialized training and experience in technical rigging is absolutely essential for safety use. This manual/guidebook is not a substitute for hands-on training, but it will accelerate it beyond your wildest dreams”. What You’ll Learn Inside this demonstration, we’ll cover topics like… Vortex Set and Hardware …
Excerpt from Gear In Use 2: Technical Rescue Inert suspension in a harness, even for a short time, can cause serious physiological harm. In case of an accident, it is important to intervene quickly with the appropriate technique. Self-rescue On sites where the main access could be cut off by fire, people must be ready …
We’re here to talk a little bit about the line of WorkPro ropes for the industrial and safety world, for folks that are on towers or confined space, rope access, that sort of thing. So, the entire line, we’ve got three ropes. There’s a 3/8, a 7/16, or 11 millimeters, and a 1/2 inch. They’re …
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Sterling Bound Loop Prusiks in Rescue Litter Rigging Hi, I’m Matt Hunt, the Work Market Manager here at Sterling, and we wanted to talk to you a little bit about our Litter Rigging System, which incorporates two pieces, the head end litter spider, and also the bearer tie-in, or the foot end. So what …
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We put together the following recommendations to help answer some of your questions about your ropes and equipment regarding the novel Corona virus, COVID-19 and other contaminates. Sterling has conducted testing on two disinfectant cleaners and have identified that these two cleaners, when applied properly, do not significantly degrade nylon or polyester ropes. It is …
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