Hanging inactive in a harness, regardless of the model, could cause serious physiological problems (HIP-Harness Induced Pathology). It could aggravate an injury, a state of shock or a loss of consciousness. Teams must be taught, trained and be self sufficient to be able to rapidly rescue a victim who is unable to perform a self rescue.
Techniques
•Pick-off: these techniques require the use of hauling and descent systems.
The worker can:
•intervene with his/her own equipment
•use a dedicated rescue kit
All systems must be backed up and safety checked. All members of the work team must be able to do these maneuvers.
Petzl I'd
Petzl ASAP
Petzl Absorbica
Petzl Am'D Triact x 6
Petzl Ascension
Petzl Spelegyca
Petzl Fixe
Sterling Bound Loop Purcell Set
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