[TowerTalk] Sad day - W9ZUC tower accident

[Doug Renwick]

One of my short lanyards had locking mechanisms on the hook.  What I found
with experience is the locking mechanisms were more of a hazard than
without.  I found them so difficult to unhook with one hand.
My practice is to pay attention to your hooks to make sure you are locked in
and always, always test your belt to make sure it is going to hold before
you let your hands go.
Doug


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when you guys refer to 'Gorilla hook" I see something like a big snap hook
that I bought under that brand name years ago for rigging and hanging
buckets or tools.
They would not be legal for fall arrest or positioning lanyards today
because they do not have a locking mechanism on the hook.  is there now a
newer style
or a different brand that does have a lock???



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