PMI Rope | Rescue Equipment

Rope bags

What it is, is in the name – they are bags for rope. But what it does, is sooooo much more. The rope bag is, arguably, the hardest working piece of gear there is. It protects ...

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 ...

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 ...

Clean for Safety

PMI often receives questions on how to clean rope and gear, even before the pandemic. In this video, Loui McCurley CEO of Pigeon Mountain Industries, shares information, testing, and knowledge about rope cleaning and disinfection. PMI® ...

Rope, rope, rope, and more… ROPE!

Author: Curt Buettner We got to try out my new 11mm Max Wear yesterday. It wasn’t a bad rappel or climb, but definitely not Sport Ez, Talon, or Extreme Pro. For what it’s designed for, ...

Clean is Safe!

Even in a pandemic, certain professions must press on. If you work in an emergency services or infrastructure role that requires the use of safety equipment, you may be wondering, “how do I prevent transmission of ...

NFPA 2500 – Just to Confuse You!

by Loui McCurley, PMI Here at PMI we are committed to safety and compliance in equipment for work at height. In fact, we participate in several professional standards development efforts related to ropes, equipment, and training ...

NFPA 1983: 2012 Edition

Presenter: Steve Hudson | Webinar | The 2012 edition of NFPA 1983 Standard on Life Safety Rope and Equipment for Emergency Services is out! All manufacturers of these products will soon be required to certify their ...

Suspension Trauma Revisited

Presenter: Roger Mortimer | Webinar | This free webinar, presented by Roger Mortimer, MD, will further elaborate on the following Abstract: Suspension Trauma, alternatively called harness hang syndrome, harness induced pathology, or orthostatic intolerance has been ...

Remote Connection/Line Capture. Expanded Opportunities…(Skills Required)

Presenter: Michael Croslin | Webinar | This PMI webinar is an update and review of the applications and general guidelines for line capture/Reach device in swiftwater rescue. Presented by Michael Croslin, owner of Crossline Solutions, he will ...