ASWP03 Ascending Trees
5.0 Inspect Fall Protection Equipment
All fall protection equipment shall be inspected prior to ascending a tree (Refer to Appendix A).
Step Action
Inspect fall protection equipment
(e.g. Figure 1)
Figure 1
See Appendix A for a sample of fall protection equipment
inspection:
Inspect fall protection equipment for defects and
function before each use
Refer to manufacture's instructions for proper
inspections
Fall protection equipment that arrests a fall must
be immediately removed from service
Fall protection carabiners with more than 1 mm
wear shall be removed from service
Arborist life line shall be used exclusively for
climbing, except when raising or lowering hand
tools
6.0 Placing Arborist Life Line in Tree
There are several methods used to place the life line into the appropriate anchor point.
From the ground, the worker may utilize a throw ball or bag, throwing knot or noose knot. Sling
shot devices are being used increasingly to assist in getting a throw bag high into a tree.
Once within the tree, the worker may use a rope poking tool, pole pruner or throwing knot to
advance the rope up the tree.
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