[TowerTalk] Tower safety gear, Belts/Harnesses and death

[Phil Camera]

Tony is correct and that's why one never climbs without having a ground 
crew below who knows how to summon emergency services.  Phil  KB9CRY

Tony King - W4ZT wrote:

> With all the discussion about the harnesses that hang you from your 
> back it is a good idea for all of us to be aware of suspension trauma 
> death. See the link below. You don't want to slip, fall and hang from 
> your back without being physically capable of freeing yourself without 
> delay or have immediate help available:
>
> http://www.cdc.gov/elcosh/docs/d0500/d000568/d000568.html
>
> (I climb with a belt AND a climber's harness... I'm ALWAYS hooked 
> up... thanks to my son, KG4NCO)
>
> 73,
> Tony W4ZT
>
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