In a message dated 6/6/2006 9:03:02 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time,
towertalk-request@contesting.com writes:
>> Blake Bowers wrote:
>> Just as a note, that belt is NOT OSHA approved for
>> climbing towers. I realize you are not stating that it
>> is, but the web link that you have states that it is.
> I didn't notice that! I bought this years ago, has
OSHA changed the standards?
Oh, yes. Whenever you're 4-8' (I forgot the actual height) off the
ground you need a fall arrest harness with the D-ring between the shoulder
blades so that if you fall, you're caught by the fall arrest lanyard in a
non-lethal position.
Also leather equipment is illegal now also.
While OSHA rules only require compliance by workers (people being
paid for performing the tasks), it's a pretty good idea to be as safe as you
can.
Cheers,
Steve K7LXC
TOWER TECH
Professional tower services for hams
Cell: 206-890-4188
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