What is pole strap?
Pole straps are a height safety product used in conjunction with EN358 fall arrest harness or EN358 work positioning belts to provide additional support to the user, allowing them to work more comfortably and therefore safer.
Why do you have to let go with both hands after you climb up the pole?
Hands-free is a popular concept in communications safety. That is, keeping both feet and one hand (or both hands and one foot) in a stable position while one hand or foot is in motion. So both hands are free to grasp and hold railings or ladder rungs.
What do lineman climb poles with?
Gaffs
Gaffs: Sharp steel spikes strapped to boots to climb poles safely and efficiently.
What are the best straps for utility pole climbing?
The Petzl Grillon is a top quality that comes with its own adjuster and can be used in many situations. Great for utility pole climbing, these straps are made by Buckingham manufacturing, a leader in safety and utility equipment.
What is the purpose of the safety strap on the pole?
The safety strap is attached via the “D” rings located on either side of the belt. The purpose of the safety is to wrap around the pole and keep the lineman attached to the pole while performing his work. The safety is not a fall arrest device but rather a “positioning device”. The lineman can still have a catastrophic fall while belted in.
When do you use the safety around a pole?
Ascending and Descending with the Safety Climbing with the safety around the pole (also known as “hitchhiking”) is necessary when the climber decides that it is prude nt to ascend or descend the pole while remaining belted -off. Remember the safety is not a fall arrest device; it is a fall restraint device.
What makes a good pole climbing instructor?
Therefore, when teaching pole climbing the instructor must teach the correct techniques and be able to demonstrate those techniques. The mechanics of climbing, proper technique and many, ma ny repetitions are the key to success. “Practice doesn’t make perfect.