Times, They are a'changing

[Gary Prentice]

An extract from a book that came today

 

The provision of safety belts for pruners and others who work in trees at considerable height above ground has up to now excited little interest in this country. In the States and on the Continent workmen are frequently provided with belts that can be fastened with a light rope when necessary; but in Great Britain such things are seldom seen, and if provided, would be used about as much as the safety-belts provided by certain municipal authorities for their window cleaners. There seems a definite streak of obstinacy in such people, who often work at a great height from which a fall may mean not only disablement, but possibly a slow and ghastly death by impalement on park or other railings. Such belts need not be used at all times, but in certain cases, especially when working in dangerous trees, over railings, glass-houses etc., their use should be encouraged.

 

No workman should have any idea that the use of such belt is a confession of cowardice. The use of a safety belt is a question of common sense.

 

Any belt of strong leather with reliable swivels and rings will answer the purpose, but the one generally known as the "City of Paris" safety-belt is undoubtedly the best of its kind, having a reputation based on many years of successful use.

 

Note the 'Andy Capp' PPE headgear and eye -protection:biggrin:

 

Oh, the book was from 1934.

Edited January 30, 2015 by Gary Prentice
fat fingers

[Mountain man]

H&S gone mad imo, I've impaled myself on countless cast iron railings, and apart from one afternoon off in 1987, never missed a days work.

[Gary Prentice]

H&S gone mad imo, I've impaled myself on countless cast iron railings, and apart from one afternoon off in 1987, never missed a days work.

 

But have you any children:lol:

[Mountain man]

Unsure, I've seen small people in my house but cannot be certain.

[Daythe trees]

Ah, the "city of Paris" wonderful harness that. Just about to get mine loler tested again, I used to use a running bowline waist belt this is far comfier.

 

That guy is a bit soft though, two lengths of rope to attach yourself twice to the tree! What's wrong with hands and feet?

[Gary Prentice]

I think my first willans was based on that belt and one of the ropes may be a foot rope, the use of which is explained later in the chapter- more of an aid than an attachment

Edited January 30, 2015 by Gary Prentice

[peatff]

An auxiliary rope placed loosely round the worker's neck should take care of any failure of the primary safety device Mr Cholmondly-Warner. It certainly should Mr. Grayson, what.