Timothy A. Samuelson
Active Member
I think you misunderstood my statement. PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) is always necessary. Be it steel toes, safety glasses, gloves, hard hat/bump cap, harness, etc. The type of PPE is determined by the risk involved. You've zeroed in on Fall Arrest which is just one type. I'd rather teach my students that safety is ALWAYS necessary and show them what protections are available to them and when the appropriate times are to use them than, "this class is a harness. You'll never see me use one, but if you're ever on a job and they say to use it, you should." In reflection to Bill's statement. Focusing our primarily S4 rig requires an immense amount of leaning over the edge, and from some positions requires climbing off the catwalk and standing on the top plate of the wall below. I'd always rather explain why we have to buy a new lanyard because somebody slipped while leaning over the edge than why we have to deal with insurance and find a new technician.