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20-80 Rule for Rescue Gear and Mechanical Advantage Systems

/ Anchoring, Blog, CMC Clutch by Harken Industrial, CMC Rescue, Designing Your Processes, Equipment, Harken Industrial, Mainline Systems and Operations, Mechanical Advantage, Principles of Learning, Pulley Systems, Pulleys & Mechanical Advantage

20-80 Rule for Rescue Gear and Mechanical Advantage Systems Introduction The 20-80 rule shows that 20% of gear and techniques cover 80% of challenges in rescue operations. This is especially relevant for mechanical advantage systems (lifting and lowering setups) and essential rescue gear like multi-use devices, carabiners, and pulleys. By focusing on these core elements, […]

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Pre-Plan the Working Line

Pre-Plan the Working Line

/ Designing Your Processes, General Rigging, Mainline Systems and Operations

Pre-Plan the Working Line for Efficient Haul Systems All too often, teams rig their haul systems without pre-planning the layout of the working or haul line. A common scenario involves placing the progress capture device (ratchet) at a forward directional anchor located right in front of the mechanical advantage (MA) system. While this might seem

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Fast Fours Mechanical Advantage System

Fast Fours Mechanical Advantage System

/ Blog, General Rigging, How-To Concepts, Pulley Systems, Pulleys & Mechanical Advantage, Richard Delaney

In rescue operations, especially within confined spaces or when retrieving a fallen worker, the efficiency and simplicity of the mechanical advantage system employed are paramount. One such system that has proven effective is the Fast Fours Mechanical Advantage System. This system is a variation of the traditional set-of-fours, designed to enhance both speed and ease

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The Cave Rescue

The Cave Rescue

/ Blog, General Rigging, Highline Rigging, Mechanical Advantage, Organizing, Pulley Systems, Pulleys & Mechanical Advantage

Two young adventurers exploring a cave, an unexpected fall, and the call to action for rescue professionals—a scenario many rope rescue teams train for. While the exact details may differ from real-life protocols, this story underscores the critical need for strategic planning and proper equipment in high-stakes rescue scenarios. The Strategic Rescue Plan: A Blueprint

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