ASWP03 Ascending Trees
7.1.2 Interim Anchor Point Repositioning Arborist Life Line
Once the arborist has climbed to an interim anchor point the following actions apply for continuing
ascent.
Step Action
Secure to tree using a work
positioning lanyard
Place work positioning lanyard around the main
stem of the tree or a suitably strong limb and
connect to side "D" rings of arborist belt
Ensure that the work positioning
lanyard is secure
Check snaps, place weight into lanyard
Communicate to Belayer
Receive and confirm e.g. "On/Off Belay"
Reposition arborist life line to next
interim anchor point
The worker may use a rope poking tool or throwing
knot to advance the rope up the tree.
Secure arborist life line to fall
protection saddle
Secure life line using a termination knot or
connector to appropriate load rated attachment
point of saddle or fall protection harness.
Test belay is secure
Climber slowly places weight into system.
Belayer must ensure that the arborist is secured,
there must be no movement of the arborist life line
through the mechanical fall arrestor or a friction
hitch
Belayer communicates that arborist is secured
Release work positioning lanyard
Continue ascent
Repeat interim anchor point process
until reaching the final anchor point
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