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Rope Access Techniques for Industrial Contracts and Rescue Operations

Lance Piatt / Ascend - Descend, Ascending and Descending Systems, Blog, Rope Access and Working At Height

Rope access techniques are essential across numerous industries, ensuring professionals can navigate difficult environments safely and efficiently. Whether working on industrial contracts or emergency rescue operations, mastering these techniques allows workers to meet the high standards expected in these roles. In this post, we’ll focus on four key techniques every professional needs and how they […]

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Petzl I’D Descender in action for rope access and rescue operations. Features include anti-panic function, auto-locking, and versatility for confined space, high-angle, and industrial rescues.

Petzl I’D Descender for Rope Access and Rescue Operations

Lance Piatt / Ascending and Descending Systems, Belaying, Confined Space Rescue, Designing Your Processes, General Rigging, Petzl, Pickoffs, Pulleys & Mechanical Advantage, Two Tensioned Rope Rescue Systems

Petzl I’D Descender for Rescue and Work at Height The Petzl I’D Descender is an indispensable tool for professionals working in rope access, rescue operations, and industrial environments. Known for its versatility, safety features, and ability to perform in critical, high-risk situations, the I’D Descender is designed to provide precise control and enhanced safety in

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CMC Clutch Rescue Gear Versatility and Performance

Lance Piatt / Blog, CMC Clutch by Harken Industrial, FAQ-Frequently Asked Questions

The CMC Clutch by Harken Industrial is a revolutionary piece of equipment designed for a wide range of rescue and rope access operations. Known for its versatility, durability, and safety features, the Clutch has become a trusted tool in both urban and wilderness rescue scenarios, as well as in industrial settings. It excels in tasks

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Midwall Pickoff Rescue Techniques

Lance Piatt / Blog, Pickoffs

Welcome to Midwall Pickoff Rescue Techniques: Mastering Solo and Team-Based Rescue Operations When it comes to rope rescues, one of the defining distinctions between an operational rescuer and a technician is their ability to effectively manage a patient while suspended vertically from a rope. Midwall pickoff rescue techniques highlight the complexities of these rescues and

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Learn Rigging & Rope Rescue with Rigging Lab Academy

Lance Piatt / Blog / 285 Comments

Everyone has a key to success right? Everyone seems to have “5 Steps To Somewhere”. I even see the 7 Pillars of [fill in the blank]… Oh wait, I did that one (sorry). So I thought what I’d do is give you three quick tech tips for your weekend. Use them and enjoy.

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Tech Pick of the Week | Episode 2 Petzl I’D Tech Trick

Lance Piatt / Blog / 3 Comments

In this weeks Tech Pick of the Week we focus on a tech trick of the trade. The Petzl I’D is a self-braking descender with anti-panic function. This tech tip helps to demonstrate how to bypass the panic mode on the Petzl I’D by turning/rotating the I’D at an angle to allow the rope to

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The Rope Access Project: A SPRAT Certification Primer 1-3 (Trailer)

Lance Piatt / Blog / 7 Comments

Filmed at Petzl’s North American Headquarters… Rope access refers to a set of techniques where a two rope system with specialized hardware is used as the primary means of providing access and support to workers. The Rope Access Project covers specifically the 3 Levels of SPRAT certification that professionally certifies a rope access technician and

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Those Who CAN, Do. Those Who CAN’T, Teach.

Lance Piatt / Technical Learning / 107 Comments

By: Tom Wood We’ve all probably heard this comment, and some of us may have even made this comment ourselves after sitting through a rope rescue or rope access class taught by someone who probably couldn’t teach someone to (properly) tie their own shoes. Well, I think it’s safe to say that like everything else that can

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NEW “PRODUCT EXPERIENCE”, A COMPILATION OF TECHNIQUES FOR USING THE I’D

Lance Piatt / Blog

At Rescue Response Gear, we are committed to the Experience…the knowledge or mastery of an event or subject gained through involvement in or exposure to it. This year will be the unveiling of The Ibex. Red Ibex Solutions, will include Rescue Response Gear, The Rigging Lab and our amazing film crew of Raven Media. Admittedly,

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Arizona Vortex Multipod by Rock Exotica

Lance Piatt / CMC Rescue, General Rigging, Portable Anchors, RRG Gear Review / 14 Comments

The Arizona Vortex Multipod, named the “Multipod” because of its flexibility, has a two-piece break-apart head that can be rigged as a standard tripod, or in advanced applications, as an A-Frame, a sideways A-Frame, or a Gin Pole. The “easel” leg allows the tripod to be leaned to form an easel A-Frame, placing anchor points

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