Choice of lanyard end carabiner for a fall arrest lanyard Key issues and risks The fall arrest lanyard is not under tension, but must stop a fall at any time: the connectors must be secure and kept well-positioned. The carabiner be easily attachable to various anchors, sometimes of large diameter, so its …
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In certain training or educational situations, a system may be installed to mitigate excessive descent speed or loss of control. Remember: any excessive pull on the MAESTRO’s handle can cause a loss of control. To secure the rope against possible loss of control, attach an ASAP with ASAP’SORBER AXESS or ABSORBICA L57 energy absorber to …
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Fall Factor 2 Richard Delaney November 17, 2017 Free Articles 2 Comments In early 2016, I wrote a short piece on Fall Factors. It is published as the article, Fall Factor. It was a brief article with a standard definition and a discussion of each of the following scenarios. I am not certain when the term “Fall Factor” …
The Petzl Grillon lanyard is a position lanyard for working at heights. It can be used in two ways: • double mode, on the lateral attachment points of the harness, to distribute the weight on the belt (user has weight on his feet): length is adjusted by pressing on the pivoting cam) • single mode, …
A Petzl Croll is an ascending device used in caving and industrial rope access made by the French company Petzl. Its name comes from the town Crolles where Petzl’s company headquarters are located but might also be a reference to the nearby cave system of the Dent de Crolles, the exploration of which triggered a …
General principles for solo climbing with a fixed belay rope WARNINGS Read the technical notice before viewing the following techniques. It is important to fully understand the information provided in the technical notice before using this complementary information Mastering these techniques requires training. Consult a professional before attempting to perform these techniques on your own. …
Progression with a taut rope using a TIBLOC WARNINGS Read the technical notice before viewing the following techniques. It is important to fully understand the information provided in the technical notice before using this complementary information Mastering these techniques requires training. Consult a professional before attempting to perform these techniques on your own. Progression with …
LABOR OF LOVE: RIGGER In July 2015, the Musilac music festival (Aix-les-Bains, France) was in full swing. Just a few hours prior to the festival, riggers were busy setting up the lighting and sound systems for the massive stage on the shores of Lake Bourget. Learn more about the intricacies of this interesting profession through …
Rope rescue: ASAP and accompanied descent In case of an accident, a inert person hanging in a harness is a dangerous situation that must be addressed urgently. To act quickly, workers at height must rescue their co-worker on their own, using their standard equipment. WARNINGS Read the technical notice before viewing the following techniques. It …
Skate Block End-Carry Ground Based Tower Rescue Technique for Emergency Responders | Tower Rescue Training Videos Videos & dvds on safety, techniques, procedures, high angle, equipment, harnesses and gear. Some classes and courses available. Products in some videos include: Petzl, Sterling Rope, Traverse Rescue, PMI, Yates, Gear, CMC Rescue, ropes, harnesses, aluminum auto-lock carabiners, i’d, …
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