ASWP03 Ascending Trees
line around one foot
Straighten legs and stand up
Continue process until reaching
interim anchor point or final anchor
point
7.2.2 Interim Anchor Point Repositioning Arborist Life Line
Once the arborist has climbed to an interim anchor point, the following Action applies for
continuing ascent.
Step Action
Secure to tree using work positioning
lanyard
Place work positioning lanyard around the main
stem of the tree or a suitably strong limb
Ensure that lanyard is secure
Check snaps, place weight into lanyard
Remove friction hitch
Reposition arborist life line to next
interim anchor point
The worker may use a rope poking tool, pole
pruner or throwing knot to advance the rope up
the tree.
Secure arborist life line to arborist
Tie and test friction hitch
Slowly place weight into system.
Slippage of friction hitch requires redressing of
hitch and retesting
Release work positioning lanyard
Continue ascent
Repeat interim anchor point process
as required
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