Donning Personal Protective Equipment and Harness
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Tree work for the Beginner. How to climb, Set rigging, Spurs, Ropes & harness.
What happens here
The climber puts on his personal protective equipment (PPE), including an orange climbing helmet with a chin strap, dark safety glasses, and fingerless gloves. He then dons his climbing harness, also known as a saddle, which features a floating D-ring designed for increased mobility and flexibility in the tree. He attaches an 8-foot steel-braided lanyard to his saddle, explaining its purpose in preventing a chainsaw from cutting through his safety line. Additionally, he attaches an adjustable 'buck strap' as a backup safety device for moving between tree crotches.
Goal: Properly wear and adjust all personal protective equipment and the climbing harness.
Tools and materials
- Adjustable Buck Strap — Backup safety line and additional work positioning
- Climbing Harness — Primary support and attachment point for ropes and lanyards
- Climbing Helmet — Head protection during climbing
- Gloves SafePro — Hand protection from tree bark and ropes
- Hand Saw — Cutting branches while in the tree
- Safety Glasses — Eye protection from debris and sunlight
- Scabbard — Safely holding the hand saw
- Steel-Braided Lanyard — Work positioning and cut protection against chainsaws