In a message dated 6/30/2005 7:49:42 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
towertalk-request@contesting.com writes:
> Can the Y-configuration fall-arrest lanyard serve as a positioning
lanyard with the small hook attached to the chest D-ring of the harness
Hi, Alan --
No. Your fall-arrest lanyard is for fall-arrest attachment above you. You
need a positioning lanyard to hold you in working position.
> and each of the rebar-hooks attached to a tower leg,
I'm not sure what you mean by this. Are these steps?
> or do I need a "non-stretchy" lanyard for that?
The shock absorbing fall arrest lanyard doesn't stretch; typically they
have sewn cross bars that pull apart at about 50 pounds pressure. They slow you
down.
> Or does the Lad-Saf/safety line
combination itself serve as a fall-arrest system rather than a
positioning device?
Well, it's a fall-arrest system but if you're working at the ladder and
cable - go ahead and use it to hold you in place.
> If the latter, would the Lad-Saf be connected to the
chest D-ring or to the back D-ring?
Chest D-ring. You don't want to slide down very far in this 'natural'
position.
> If the Lad-Saf is connected to the
front D-ring, does it need a lanyard there, or would I connect the front
D-ring directly to the carbiner on the Lad-Saf?
If the front D-ring to trolley distance gives you enough room to climb
comfortably, then it's fine. Putting a locking carabiner to add a little
distance is standard. Just get it so it's comfortable for what you're doing.
> If I need a "non-stretchy" lanyard as a positioning device, what is an
appropriate length, taking into account that the tower tapers? Do I need
to look for an adjustable lanyard that I can shorten as I move up the tower?
An adjustable positioning lanyard is the best - then it fits ALL the
towers you're working on. I use a 3'-6' adjustable Klein, they run about $120.
As long as you're hooked up to something all the time, you'll be in good
shape. After you've done it a couple of times, it'll be easier and more you'll
be more confident.
Cheers,
Steve K7LXC
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