What if I don’t know when the rope was purchased? A: NFPA 1983, 1990 edition required for any life safety rope to have a tape in the core that runs the entire length of the rope with the following information; manufacturer, the standard that the rope was made to and the year and quarter of …
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When do I remove rope or a harness from service? Rope: A non-destructive test that tells how much strength your rope has left does not exist at this time. The decision to retire a rope or to keep it in service relies on good judgment that comes only from experience in working with rope. Inspecting …
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Are the equipment standards too stringent or even relevant? Many believe (as you probably know) that the standards are too heavy-handed with safety factors that are too extreme. I reply by reminding them how difficult it is for some departments to procure and maintain equipment because of funding, budgetary protocol and administrative complacency. Long campaign …
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What is a 3-Sigma rating? 3-Sigma ratings are used throughout the climbing and rescue industries to determine a level of accuracy in the breaking strength numbers that we report. A 3-sigma rating is much more reliable than, say, an average strength where 50% of a sample could be below that strength. 3-sigma ratings are based …
What is Average vs. Minimum Break Strength? Average breaking strength is determined by averaging the samples in a given test. Minimum breaking strength can be figured several ways, either using the true minimum number that was recorded during a testing sample or more commonly by using a statistical method such as 3-Sigma.
It’s important to know your gear and the way it handles different situations and scenarios. More often then “knot” a knot will weaken the overall strength of a rope in a system. This video is an observation of three knots(two knots one hitch) and the way they function in terms of strength and their …
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This segment goes through the first part of the process of using the Twin Highline Track Line with a belayer belaying the rescuer or worker as they move down the line. The working platform is a systems of ascent device, descent device and fall protection devices. A clean set up indeed. The working platform …
Simple Lower 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, …
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Petzl statement on a special use of the Petzl Shunt… Context: Since 1999 Petzl has provided specific information regarding the special use of the Petzl SHUNT as a back-up device for industrial rope access. Petzl required that users must have received and mastered IRATA (Industrial Rope Access Trade Association) training or similar and must …
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Petzl statement on a special use of the Petzl Shunt… Context: Since 1999 Petzl has provided specific information regarding the special use of the Petzl SHUNT as a back-up device for industrial rope access. Petzl required that users must have received and mastered IRATA (Industrial Rope Access Trade Association) training or similar and must …
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