Anchor point failure?

[AA Teccie (Paul)]

Hi all,

 

Heard an interesting comment the other day that "we are an industry of tree climbers...aren't we?"

 

In reply I suggested we are an industry of 'tree workers', and others of course, and that climbing was one means of access, albeit a very importnat and frequently used one.

 

However, "IF IN DOUBT, STAY OUT (of the tree crown)", there's too many instances of anchor point failures here for my comfort.,,n "no" it's not about taking the fun out of the job, it's about making sure you can do tomorrow's job...n the day after, n day after, N 'earn your crust' to put food on the table (Sorry, it's now becoming an emotional plea.)

 

Cheers all..n FGS 'take care out there!'

Paul

 

PS interesting pic below, give it a try

PPS Thaks to Reg Harris n his pro-photographer for supplyin.

[Danavan]

Choice of anchor point is obviously the most important choice that most CLIMBING ARBORISTS make each day..

 

Some of us are lucky enough to have learned from the bottom up, & gained a well respected appreciation for the properties/defects & other fundamental tree language clues that are shown to us each day that help us make those decisions.

 

Collages & some organizations do help with education in the hazards of poor tip choice. But I feel on job education & on going observation from such threads & tree climbing arborists observations & documented photo's & comment can only aid in our education on this matter.

 

Nice thread look forward to the development of it...

 

No one gets it right all the time. If I'm not 150% sure of my tip then I will back it up..No shame in being cautious in comparison to catatonic...

[Rich Rule]

Amen to that!

[Paul Cleaver]

I would like too add - ive never had an anchor point failure in 25yrs but I try not get complacent and rush my decision reg where to put my anchor points