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 […]
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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
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This image is so great in many ways. First, Trask Bradbury is a great friend and stylist in his work and rigging. Trask helped us, Rescue Response Gear and Rigging Lab Academy, in focusing down on the Safe and Simple Rigging project we did a couple of years ago. I sent a few of our
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“Halftime is the in-between season that occurs at about age 45, plus or minus a few years. It’s the time first described in the book, Halftime – the season of “now what?” In our time, halftime really marks the end of Life I and the beginning of this whole new second adult season that we’ve
This sequence takes a page out of the nautical use of block and tackle hauling systems. By reeving double sheave pulley in the manner described here, the practitioner will acquire valuable skills in building a more efficient pulley system. The way we address knots, MAs (Mechanical Advantages), and Anchors in these videos are more general
Deschutes Brewery in Bend, Oregon sits in a beautiful location overlooking the Old Mill District. We have a great relationship with Deschutes and their Brewery Staff. The Brewers and Deschutes staff use rope access gear and techniques to clean, repair and work on the large secondary tanks that sit up above the main brewery house.
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Why do you suggest eliminating, as much as possible, the use of knots, hitches, and bends for industry or plant based rescue teams? Some industrial or plant based rescue response teams have limited opportunity to practice their skills. This is because they have a primary job at that plant, their rescue responsibility is less of
The NFPA 1006 2008 edition is the US Standard for Technical Rescuer Qualifications. Skills and procedures are categorized according to NFPA 1006 stands with the goal of assisting rescuers to meet or exceed the general job job performance requirements of (JPR) of Technical Rescuer and the specific requirements for Level 1 and Level 2
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This course is congruent to the requirements of NFPA 1006 for Rope Rescue Technical Rescuer. The participant in this course will receive state-of-the-art training in applied studies of force multipliers, construction of elevated anchor systems over difficult edges, and in the rigging of horizontal systems. The course is the US Standard for Technical Rescuer Qualifications.
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The NFPA 1006 2008 edition is the US Standard for Technical Rescuer Qualifications. Skills and procedures are categorized according to NFPA 1006 stands with the goal of assisting rescuers to meet or exceed the general job job performance requirements of (JPR) of Technical Rescuer and the specific requirements for Level 1 and Level 2 in
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