ASWP03 Ascending Trees
7.3.3 Final Anchor Point
The final anchor point is where the arborist will secure their life line allowing the arborist
mobility to work. The final anchor point is best situated as high in the tree as possible to allow
mobility of the worker, similar to a pendulum. The final anchor point must meet the
requirements of all anchor locations.
Step Action
Secure to tree using a work
positioning lanyard
Ensure that lanyard is secured • Check snaps, place weight into lanyard
Remove friction hitch
Adjust arborist life line to meet
work requirements
Secure arborist life line around
main stem of tree and over a
suitably strong limb
Secure arborist life line to arborist
using carabiner, termination knot
or captive eye snap
Tie friction hitch from list of
approved hitches in
Appendix D
Test friction hitch • Slowly place weight into system.
• Slippage of friction hitch requires redressing of
hitch and retesting
Release work positioning lanyard
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