Gaffs
What part of the climbers actually contacts the pole?
Gaff
What is the purpose of a body belt?
Work positioning, holding tools and load support
What is the purpose of a fall arrest system?
To protect workers from falling off the pole
What is a secondary lanyard used for?
Transferring
6FT
What is the purpose of Gaffs?
Help the worker ascend and descend the pole
What part of the body does a body belt secure around?
The hips/waist
How does a fall arrest system work?
Cinches around the pole digging in the serrated rotosnap into the pole stopping the fall
Can a secondary lanyard be used for climbing?
No
You notice damaged equipment before climbing. What do you do?
Notify the instructor
What could happen if a gaff doesn't properly penetrate the pole?
Gaff out
What should be inspected on the body belt before use?
Stitching, leather, buckle, d-rings, rivets
What should you inspect before using the fall arrest?
Brown and green straps, carabiner, Rotosnap, web/rope grabs
What needs inspected on a secondary lanyard before being used?
Rope, rope grab and carabiner/clips
Your partner says "it's only a little damage, it'll be fine". How do you respond?
Let the instructor double check for you
What should you do if you discover damage to a gaff?
Immedialty notify the instructor
Why is proper adjustment important?
To ensure worker safety and comfort
What should happen after the equipment has been involved in a fall?
Inspect it
Why is maintaining your connection important when transferring?
So we don't fall
What is the proper adjustment for a fall arrest system?
The innerr strap fits the pole’s circumference.
You gaff out of the pole. How do you recover?
Push off the pole with your arms and reinsert gaffs into the pole
Your body belt looks fine, but the buckle isn't functioning properly. Can you climb?
NO
What do you do if you see a student not properly adjusting their fall arrest?
Tell them adjust/ tell the instructor
What fall protection does a secondary lanyard provide?
None
You're working on the pole and notice something might be wrong with your equipment. What do you do?
Notify the teacher and slowly and easily make your way down the pole