Working at height

Tom Dunlap

Tom Dunlap

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While reading posts on a UK rope access technicians forum, http://www.rigg-access.com/ I found this from Travis Bickle This seems like good advice for anyone who works at height.

Tom

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Here are my thoughts for what it is worth.

1. Sort your deal out BEFORE you go. Get it confirmed by fax or email.

2. If there is a safety critical problem with competence or gear etc. STOP and then ACT. CHANGE THINGS in a diplomatic, respectful and polite way. Shouting down a phone will not endear you to anyone.

2. Don't kill others.

3. Don't kill yourself.

4. Don't get 'seduced' by the job and take risks. That rusting pile of •••• will still be there for years to come.

5. Take time to do it safely and keep thinking 'What if?...'

6. Smile. This is important.

7. Think regularly of your loved ones. They want to see you again in one piece.

8. No job, employer, platform etc. is worth the ultimate sacrifice.

9. Rise above the bitching. They will get their just desserts one day.

10. Remember that you can die working at height. It happens everyday. A lot of folk I have seen seem to forget that this is possible.
 
i can relate to point number 5 there tom.
I wouldn't describe myself as scared of heights, i dont however free climb, makes me nervous just watching someone else free climb. I often look down from a tree and wonder what if? how many branches am i gonna bounce off of before i hit the ground. Am i gonna fall and impale myself on that metal spiked fence? If this tree falls while im at the top am i gonna be quick enough to unclip my life line and take a leap of faith into the tree next door?
im sure im not alone with these thoughts.
 
i know that feeling, i helped a friend of mine erect some scaffolding once and i was crapping myself until he got the hand rails on
i guess its just what you are used to
 
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