Lesson 1Pre-use inspection checklist and lifecycle management for PPE, ropes, and hardwareDis one cover proper check before use for safety gear, ropes, and hardware, spot damage, track how long dem fit last, and follow maker instructions. E stress record keeping, tracing, and pull out bad gear before accident 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 useDis cover common friction knots and machine devices for climbing up and work position. E talk about how dem match, how to tend dem, and when dem fit fail. E stress right way to set am, backup plans, and check function up in 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 checksDis explain sit and full-body harness designs, main parts, and tie points. You go practice fit, adjust, and check match with climbing systems to keep comfort, blood flow, and right load path while working.
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 equipmentDis focus on cleaning ways, safe drying, and storage to keep gear strong. E define when to retire ropes, harnesses, hardware, and explain record systems to track checks, accidents, and 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 setupsDis explore lanyards, work position, restraint, and fall arrest systems. E cover energy absorbers, connectors, right tie to harness points. E stress pick right system for job, anchor, and 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, glovesDis give rules for pick and check helmets, eye and ear protection, chainsaw pants or chaps, gloves. E link PPE choice to arborist jobs, weather, and rules or maker needs.
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 systemsDis introduce moving and stationary rope systems, include DRT and SRT terms. E compare efficiency, work position, rescue. E talk anchor pick, redirects, when each system best.
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, webbingDis look rope builds, dynamic vs static action, right diameter for climb and rig. E review sewn and spliced ends, slings, webbing, stress match, strength ratings, check 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 practicesDis explain how ANSI Z133, A300, ISA guide safe climbing. E focus scope, key parts, how turn written rules to field work, job talks, company safety policy for follow rules.
Scope and structure of ANSI Z133Relevant ANSI A300 provisions for climbersHow ISA BMPs support safe climbingUsing standards in company safety policiesDocumenting compliance during operations
