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Authorized, Competent, Qualified Roles & Responsibilities in Rope Access

A key requirement in the ANSI Fall Protection Code is that the employer is required to ensure competence of designated persons. This philosophy carries over to the ANSI Z459.1 standard on rope access. Rope Access is regulated as a part of fall protection under OSHA’s 1910 General Industry rules, specifically in Subpart D and I. …

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By PMI Technical Team September 3, 2021 Leave a comment

How does the ANSI Z459.1 Rope Access Standard Relate to OSHA, ANSI, Business Best Practice?

Since the ANSI Z459.1 standard on Rope Access was released earlier this month, there have been a few questions from readers about what, exactly, it says, and what potential impact it might have on people performing rope access work today. One of the most prevalent questions has been about OSHA and ANSI and how the…

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By PMI Technical Team September 2, 2021 Leave a comment

ANSI Z459.1 Standard on Safety Requirements for Rope Access Systems

Watch video Read Post Finally – the long-awaited ANSI Z459.1 Standard on Safety Requirements for Rope Access Systems, which was completed earlier this year, has been published by the American Society of Safety Professionals. It can be purchased directly from their website. The ANSI Z459.1 Standard on Safety Requirements for Rope Access Systems document is…

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By PMI Technical Team August 17, 2021 2 Comments

How to Choose Gloves for Work At Height

If your occupation involves you to work at height, choosing the right personal protective gear is the top priority to avoid workplace injuries. A key element of personal protective gear is your work gloves. Working at height will require you to use rappel gloves that offer superior grip, abrasion resistance, strength and flexibility. Choosing the right…

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By PMI Technical Team June 17, 2021 Leave a comment

Rope Rescue Gear and Equipment

Rope rescue is impossible without the rope itself, as it ensures safety for a technician when working at height. Still, it needs rescue gear to go with it. Harnesses, pulleys, ascenders, rescue carabiners, and other devices are your number one helpers, so it’s time to get to know them all. What Gear Is There?…

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By PMI Technical Team June 1, 2021 Leave a comment

Insights into Arboriculture

Take a look into the mind of an Arborist to learn some of what sets this industry apart. Most of the traditional Christmas trees we know and love are cut and taken from tree farms to be bought and decorated by the public. These specific trees regrow every 6 to 8 years and have an…

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By PMI Technical Team January 27, 2021 Leave a comment

Does OSHA permit Rope Rescuers to use a Seat-Only Harness? | Part 3

“Unless you are a fire department, NFPA is probably not the right resource to guide you” On the topic of standards and regulation, sometimes people look to NFPA 1983 for guidance in selecting a harness for rescue. Unless you are a fire department, NFPA is probably not the right resource to guide you, but let’s…

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By PMI Technical Team September 3, 2020 2 Comments

Does OSHA permit Rope Rescuers to use a Seat-Only Harness? | Part 2

If the majority of your rescue operations are in an industrial or confined space environment, choosing a full body harness that meets ANSI Z359 and/or NFPA 1983 Class 3 requirements, with lots of metal D rings for rescue, might be preferred. This will enable you to better utilize the same sorts of industrial fall protection…

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By PMI Technical Team September 3, 2020 Leave a comment

Does OSHA permit Rope Rescuers to use a Seat-Only Harness? | Part 1

With the many different types of harnesses – and related standards – pertaining to work at height in the USA, this is a question that can cause a great deal of confusion for Rescue Team administrators and purchasing authorities. ”Beginning” To begin with, OSHA regulation does not address harnesses other than those used for Industrial…

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By PMI Technical Team September 3, 2020 1 Comment

Rescue Belays in Industry

“A belay is a standard operating procedure” The topic of belay in co-worker assisted rescue is one that tends to get people worked up, perhaps because so many of us have roots in professional rescue such as fire departments and rescue teams. A belay is a standard operating procedure in Professional Rescue environments, and a…

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By PMI Technical Team June 17, 2020 Leave a comment

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