I have enjoyed most of my time in this industry and community. I have heard it said that if you like 75% of what you do, you are doing very well. I can say that. The other 25% of the time is a mix of administrative and industry frustrations. One of the interesting components I […]
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Welcome to this weeks Tech Pick of the Week. Every week where our Tech’s break down an industry best product, tricks or tips. Last week we broke down a simple haul system for light loads. In this Tech Pick we had to rig our camera operator into a tricky place to get a clean shot.
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In this installment, I’d like to talk to all those who have the desire to teach and instruct. Doesn’t matter at this point whether you have the skills, learning the skills or are already using the skills. Desire is the framework for excellence… the quality of being outstanding or extremely good. Rigging Lab Academy is
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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
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Tower access technique with semi-static 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. To access a tower,
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In this system, a Mirrored Skate Block, there are two independent anchor straps from two separate parts of the vehicle. We have not equalized tension between the anchors to allow for proper readings from the ENforcer to record the peak force being exerted on the skate block. Moving past the ENforcer, is the V-Anchor system,
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The key part of the mirrored skate block system is the redundancy of the braking system. Using the Petzl I’d as the controlling system, the system can be controlled by using one hand. This is a common practice in rappelling … why not here? With the anti-panic operations within the I’d, the simul-braking system is
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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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Simple Lower Top Fixed Brake Structure 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
Raise / Skate / Lower Ground Based Tower Rescue Technique for Tower Workers | 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
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