I have found a recent contribution that kept me thinking; it might interest you arborists:
http://briontoss.com/education/archive/miscsept03.htm
happy thoughts,
ben
"Tony Fisher gives his perspectives as a height working rigger since 1958
in a personal record, which in turn could be used as an ideas springboard for others"
1. Anything above 10 feet is hazardous, and anything below 10 feet is dangerous.
2. It is a job: you're there to work, not to entertain others.
3. If you feel confident whilst working at heights, hold on and shout for help.
4. Focus no further than your feet.
5. Be as comfortable as you can.
6. Harnesses are for real riggers.
7. Learn and teach the concept of "Sight Lines".
8. The two inch death.
9. Three limbs secure.
10. "Under-below". "Watch out below". "Below".
11. Avoid vocal distractions.
12. It's twice as hard, and takes twice as long.
13. Do it right, do it once.
14. Risks.
15. You don't have to be rough to be tough.
16. 7/8ths of the job is completed before you start to climb.
Above all, show respect for your workmates. Snide comments and putdowns are not part of showing respect; they hide deepfelt insecurities within yourself.
In the following text, I shall explain each maxim and give examples:
http://briontoss.com/education/archive/miscsept03.htm
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http://briontoss.com/education/archive/miscsept03.htm
happy thoughts,
ben
"Tony Fisher gives his perspectives as a height working rigger since 1958
in a personal record, which in turn could be used as an ideas springboard for others"
1. Anything above 10 feet is hazardous, and anything below 10 feet is dangerous.
2. It is a job: you're there to work, not to entertain others.
3. If you feel confident whilst working at heights, hold on and shout for help.
4. Focus no further than your feet.
5. Be as comfortable as you can.
6. Harnesses are for real riggers.
7. Learn and teach the concept of "Sight Lines".
8. The two inch death.
9. Three limbs secure.
10. "Under-below". "Watch out below". "Below".
11. Avoid vocal distractions.
12. It's twice as hard, and takes twice as long.
13. Do it right, do it once.
14. Risks.
15. You don't have to be rough to be tough.
16. 7/8ths of the job is completed before you start to climb.
Above all, show respect for your workmates. Snide comments and putdowns are not part of showing respect; they hide deepfelt insecurities within yourself.
In the following text, I shall explain each maxim and give examples:
http://briontoss.com/education/archive/miscsept03.htm
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