[TowerTalk] Tower safety equipment

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K7LXC at aol.com wrote:

>From: "Alan NV8A (ex. AB2OS)" <nv8a at att.net>
>Subject: [TowerTalk] Safety belts. Was: 60th Birthday
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>>> What belts do people recommend? There seems to be a wide range of prices.
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>Safety "belt" is kind of a generic term plus it doesn't really describe what you need. These days just about everyone is using a fall arrest harness with a positioning lanyard (the one that hooks to the waist D-rings and holds you in work position) and a fall arrest lanyard that attaches to the D-ring between the shoulder blades. Using this ensemble let's you be attached to the tower 100% of the time for maximum protection. 
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>Fall arrest harnesses can run from about $90 (www.championradio.com) to a couple of hundred bucks for a Klein or similar professional grade. 
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>Like Bill, K4XS, I highly recommend an adjustable lanyard - one size DOESN'T fit all. But for low cost it's hard to beat a 4-foot rope one for $39.00. 
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>BTW OSHA rules only allow fall arrest harnesses anymore no safety belts. As a non-professional you can use whatever you want but the trend is towards more protection and if you're like me, you're more safety conscious now than when you were younger. 
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>Cheers,
>Steve     K7LXC
>Champion Radio Products &
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>Cell: 206-890-4188
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>See: http://www.mscomputer.com  for "Self Supporting Towers", "Wireless Weather Stations", and lot's more.  Call Toll Free, 1-800-333-9041 with any questions and ask for Sherman, W2FLA.
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And there are places that  require replacement every five years, even 
unused. Something about the shelf  life of nylon. Check with your 
widow's lawyer.


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