In conversations recently in training with clients, instructors and other safety professionals, the issue of a good rescue plan has come up consistently. There are still people out there climbing alone, driving alone, and relying on 911 as their sole plan for a rescue. Especially...
The Buddy Check Is your crew good about doing buddy checks? I have personally seen 3 cases in the past two months myself where a climber proceeded to start to climb off of the ground without completing the necessary buddy check and it could have potentially...
With the deaths of 10 tower workers so far this year, much attention is being brought to the industry in a negative light. At Safety One, we focus our efforts on climber safety & rescue training and certification. However, there are many other factors that...
Tailboard Meetings Tailboard meetings have become a common part of everyday life working on towers (hopefully). While it is essential for everyone to take part and ensure they take place each day, they can also become tedious and repetitious. This monotony can often lead to complacency....
Attention: Climbers and Safety Managers This needs to be taken as a serious point of discussion for both climbers and safety managers alike. How long has it been since you (or your employees) practiced a rescue? I regularly ask students in my classes this question and...
Setting Up a Temporary Lifeline (First Man Up System) A First Man Up system or a Temporary Lifeline is a common term in the tower and climbing world. We use it when multiple climbers need to ascend a tower on which there is no easy backup...
Safety Tip of the Day: Tie a knot at the end of your lifeline! You never want to allow the end of the lifeline to pass through your rope grab or descending device....
Recently, we were asked for input by Rope & Rescue for their blog post about Pulley Efficiency. After reading their post a few comments came to mind: Efficiency Loss Ropes twisting is mentioned briefly and the resulting efficiency loss can be dramatic. Not many climbers realize that the gain...