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Category: Training
The Z-Rig Followup
The Z-Rig Followup Making Your Z-Rig Work For You – Levi Delong So you’ve got yourself a Z-rig. Maybe Santa even brought you that tactical version you’ve been asking for. Now what? There are a lot of uses for a Z-rig, but let’s look at a few ways to make it easy to use. We’ve…
The Z-Rig
The Z-Rig You’ll find Z-rig setups in every industry. It’s a handy combo of a rope grab, carabiner, and pulley – a compact system that affords the user the ability to quickly redirect lines and lift a great amount of weight. With its versatile application, a Z-rig setup is a smart addition to your gear…
Taking Better Photos at Height
Taking Better Photos at Height The Challenging Hurdle Carrying your camera around with you is enough of a pain; ever tried climbing with it? Sure, you can toss the camera around your neck or over your shoulder, but this quickly presents problems. Within the first ten feet of climbing you will discover your camera just…
Inspecting: Impact Indicators | Stitching | Labels
Inspecting: Impact Indicators | Stitching | Labels EQUIPMENT INSPECTION What to Look for! Part 3 of 3 Impact Indicators There are many signs that an inspector can look for that indicates an item has been impacted or overloaded. Many of these items are by design and built right into the component. This is not an…
Inspecting: Corrosion | Paint | Chemical Exposure/Contact
Inspecting: Corrosion | Paint | Chemical Exposure/Contact EQUIPMENT INSPECTION What to Look for! Part 2 of 3 FUNCTIONAL CARABINER The zinc coating has worn off on the bottom half of carabiner. SURFACE CORROSION No signs of pitting, this carabiner is still usable providing the gate is fully operational. EXTENSIVE CORROSION Signs of pitting of the…
Inspecting: Abrasion/Wear | Cuts/Tears | Burns/Heat/Slag
Inspecting: Abrasion/Wear | Cuts/Tears | Burns/Heat/Slag EQUIPMENT INSPECTION What to Look for! Part 1 of 3 There are common types of damage and wear an inspector will be looking for when inspecting fall protection equipment. Covered are some of the common inspection points for inspecting soft fall protection goods. It is important for the inspector…
Selecting a Fall Protection Training Class
Selecting a Fall Protection Training Class Even if you’re not new to fall protection and working at height, it’s easy to be left with questions when researching which fall protection training class is right for you. Here’s a quick breakdown: Authorized Person Fall Protection Training is for the end user, the professionals who are exposed…
Hierarchy of Fall Protection
Hierarchy of Fall Protection The Hierarchy of Fall Protection is the preferred order of control to eliminate or reduce fall hazards. This methodology mirrors common safety practices for hazard abatement beginning with elimination and ending with administrative controls. Using the data collected from the fall hazard assessments, each solution in the hierarchy can be applied…
Wild Horse Wind Farm
Wild Horse Wind Farm An Eastern Washington sunrise is incredible, especially at 221 feet. From the top of a wind turbine at Wild Horse Renewable Energy Center the sun catches a sea of giant turbines spinning out across the horizon, down to the Columbia river. But our fall protection trainers didn’t wake up at 2…
Two Generations of Gravitec
Two Generations of Gravitec Charles Hughes and his son Devin were excited when they ended up in the same Tower Climber & Rescue Trainer and Refresher course. Charles—who owns a wireless broadband tower company—was here for his third training. This was Devin’s first time at Gravitec, before that he’d gotten his fall protection training from…
