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ASWPAD - Appendix D Appendix D Friction Hitches and Termination Knots The following knots were evaluated to determine their characteristics when placed in a fall situation. The performance measures for fall arrestors found in CSA Standard Z259.2 Fall Arresting Devices, Personnel Lowering Devices and Vertical Life Lines were used as a guideline for the testing. Further information and testing information can be requested from the Arborist Safe Work Practices Committee Chair. The Arborist Safe Work Practices Committee urges users to use the following knots in their fall protection systems. All knots and friction hitches must be tied, dressed and set properly. Repetitive loading and unloading of knots can potentially slacken off the knot. Therefore, all knots must be monitored throughout the climbing process. Ascending Techniques Ascending Technique Knots Belay Blake's Hitch Secured Foot Locking Klemheist Prussik (6 coil) Secured Body Thrust Blake's Hitch Swabbish Tautline Hitch Gripping Hitch Working at Heights Working at Heights Technique Knots Blake's Hitch Tautline Hitch Figure 8 Stopper Knot Swabbish Gripping Hitch Termination Knot Ascending Technique Knots Open Climbing System Figure 8 on a Bight Cow Hitch - Spliced Eye Triple Fisherman Closed Climbing System Bowling - Figure 8 Stopper Knot Triple Fisherman Double Fisherman Beckett - Figure 8 Stopper Knot Page 152

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