Lesson 1Pre-use inspection checklist and lifecycle management for PPE, ropes, and hardwareCover systematic pre-use checks fi PPE, ropes, an hardware, recognizing damage, tracking service life, an applying manufacturer guidance. Emphasize documentation, traceability, an removing unsafe gear from service before incidents happen.
Daily visual and tactile inspection stepsIdentifying wear, damage, and contaminationManufacturer instructions and service life limitsInspection intervals and formal gear auditsTagging, quarantine, and removal from serviceLesson 2Friction hitches and mechanical devices: Blake’s hitch, friction hitches (Prusik, Klemheist, Valdotain Tresse), ascenders/descenders, rope-grab devices and their proper useCover common friction hitches an mechanical devices fi ascent an work positioning. Discuss compatibility, tending, an failure modes. Emphasize correct installation, backup strategies, an routine function checks up in de tree.
Blake’s hitch setup and limitationsPrusik, Klemheist, and VT characteristicsRope grabs, ascenders, and descendersDevice compatibility with rope diameterFunction checks and common user errorsLesson 3Harness types and components: sit harnesses, full-body harnesses, dorsal and ventral attachment points, adjustment and fit checksDetail sit an full-body harness designs, key components, an attachment points. Learners practice fitting, adjustment, an compatibility checks wid climbing systems fi maintain comfort, circulation, an correct load paths during work.
Sit harness vs. full-body applicationsDorsal, ventral, side, and bridge pointsLeg loops, waist belt, and bridge hardwareFitting sequence and adjustment checksCommon fit errors and how to correct themLesson 4Cleaning, storage, retirement criteria, and recordkeeping for climbing equipmentFocus pon cleaning methods, safe drying, an storage fi preserve gear strength. Define retirement criteria fi ropes, harnesses, an hardware, an explain recordkeeping systems dat track inspections, incidents, an service history.
Approved cleaning agents and methodsDrying, UV exposure, and storage conditionsRetirement criteria for textile equipmentRetirement criteria for metal hardwareInspection logs and digital gear trackingLesson 5Lanyards, positioning systems, and fall-arrest devices: shock-absorbing lanyards, energy absorbers, restraint vs. work-positioning vs. fall-arrest setupsExplore lanyards, work-positioning, restraint, an fall-arrest systems. Cover energy absorbers, connectors, an correct attachment to harness points. Emphasize selecting de right system fi task, anchor, an potential fall distance.
Work-positioning vs. fall-arrest vs. restraintShock-absorbing lanyards and energy absorbersAdjustable lanyards and flipline optionsCorrect harness attachment and orientationLimitations and misuse leading to injuryLesson 6Selection and inspection of personal protective equipment: helmet, eye protection, hearing protection, cut-resistant clothing and chaps, glovesProvide criteria fi selecting an inspecting helmets, eye an hearing protection, chainsaw pants or chaps, an gloves. Link PPE choices to specific arborist tasks, environmental conditions, an regulatory or manufacturer requirements.
Helmet standards, fit, and service lifeEye and face protection optionsHearing protection selection and careCut-resistant pants, chaps, and bootsGlove types for climbing and saw handlingLesson 7Types of climbing systems: single-rope technique (SRT), double-rope technique (DRT), moving rope systems, and stationary rope systemsIntroduce moving an stationary rope systems, including DRT an SRT terminology. Compare efficiency, work positioning, an rescue considerations. Address anchor selection, redirects, an when each system most appropriate.
Terminology: DRT, MRS, SRT, SRS clarifiedBasic moving rope system configurationsBasic stationary rope system setupsAnchor selection and redirects in treesChoosing systems for task and tree formLesson 8Ropes and hardware: rope types (kernmantle dynamic vs. static/low-stretch), diameter selection, splice vs. sewn terminations, slings, webbingExamine rope constructions, dynamic vs. static behavior, an suitable diameters fi climbing an rigging. Review sewn an spliced terminations, slings, an webbing, wid emphasis pon compatibility, ratings, an inspection points.
Dynamic vs. static and low-stretch ropesRope diameter, hand, and device compatibilitySewn eyes vs. hand splices in climbing linesSlings, prusik cords, and webbing usesConnectors, rings, and pulleys overviewLesson 9Industry standards and codes: ANSI A300, Z133, and ISA best practicesExplain how ANSI Z133, A300, an ISA guidance shape safe climbing practice. Focus pon scope, key clauses, an how to translate written standards into field procedures, job briefings, an company safety policies fi compliance.
Scope and structure of ANSI Z133Relevant ANSI A300 provisions for climbersHow ISA BMPs support safe climbingUsing standards in company safety policiesDocumenting compliance during operations
