I was taught to never side load a pelican hook pretty early on. They don't make tower climbing/rescue instructors like they used to.... lack of knowledge equals lack of training
How would a fall arrest lanyard work when deployed on a monopole or other tower that is packed with equipment and there is not 20ft of clearance to fall? I find that on most towers there is not enough clearance below the mounts (including the taper for SST) for a shock absorbing lanyard to deploy
NOTED, APPRECIATE IT.
Great takeaway that staying within manufacturer instructions is the best way to optimize your fall outcome. Awesome footage, thanks for sharing!
I was taught to never side load a pelican hook pretty early on. They don't make tower climbing/rescue instructors like they used to.... lack of knowledge equals lack of training
How would a fall arrest lanyard work when deployed on a monopole or other tower that is packed with equipment and there is not 20ft of clearance to fall?
I find that on most towers there is not enough clearance below the mounts (including the taper for SST) for a shock absorbing lanyard to deploy
I would love to get into the broadcast side of the industry. Seeing them boys putting up that mast with a gin pole has me itching for it.
Not fun at all careful what you wish for im so glad I never have to use a gin pole again
Go to lineman school
And remember never free climb