Folks, this list has been great and thanks for all the suggestions. I have
looked at virtually every site and decided on Champion Products for the
harness and lanyards.
Thanks and be safe.
Joe K8FC
----- Original Message -----
From: "David Calder" <towertalk@n4zkf.com>
To: "'Paul Christensen'" <w9ac@arrl.net>; <towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 03, 2008 12:15 PM
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Full body harness
>
> Miller makes a light one that works fine for running up the tower and
> doing
> some work.
> DBI/SALA also make a nice one.
>
> For hanging in the air for hours I prefer a DBI/SALA Exofit. They are
> more
> money but
> easier on the butt and legs after hanging for some time. It weighs more
> also
> but has a
> removable butt sling.
>
> Dave
> n4zkf
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: towertalk-bounces@contesting.com
> [mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Paul Christensen
> Sent: Thursday, April 03, 2008 12:56 PM
> To: towertalk@contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Full body harness
>
>> The conversation on this reflector has pointed me in the proper safe
>> direction and now I am looking for personal experiences with the full
>> body harness and fall arrest.
>
> Probably the most important item at the time of order is an intangible
> that
> cannot be purchased on-line: Proper training and use of the harness. I am
> amazed at the number of folks who will purchase a full-body harness, not
> knowing the first safety-related issue before they ascend a tower.
>
> I routinely draft contracts on behalf of my commercial clients with the
> stipulation that unless a contracted worker has been put through
> recognized
> tower training and rescue course (e.g., Comtrain), they are unauthorized
> to
> touch a tower and its components. You cannot completely buy your way
> into
> safety.
>
> Paul, W9AC
>
>
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