Lineman climbing techniques

This video describes safe techniques for pole climbing , one of physical timbersports events that are part of the Southern Forestry Conclave. Preinspection of PPE and demonstration of climbing techniques for beginning climbers. Even those in pole climbing competition had to start somewhere. Maybe this video is where you start.

I got up today at 6:in the morning and was climbing the pole in my backyard.

I just had my interview with JATC and Im pretty sure they accepted me into the program.

In order to climb safely and efficiently, a lineman needs to understand and practice climbing techniques.

This program introduces two methods used for climbing wooden poles. This is my 8th day in linemen class at Warren County Career Center. More power to you guys free climbing like our old school brothers. JEA Linemen are the backbone of our company. These men and women ensure that the electricity we produce gets to your home.

See what type of training is requi. JportDev - compilation of awesome crazy Ukrainians climbing high places . LAVONETEE CHILDRESS, INTERNET INSTALLER, IS TRAINED ON PROPER CLIMBING TECHNIQUES BY THE LINE CREW. My class started out with twenty-one people and ended with thirteen. Everyone who left did so by their own choice. Part 1: Proper Equipment, Inspection and Use.

An important part of Pole Climbing is knowing what equipment you nee how. The Bashlin Patriot is designed to free the climbing lineman from the tyranny and restrictions of other Wood Pole Fall Restrict Devices. The Patriot allows the lineman to focus fearlessly . These video courses offers basic knowledge and practical . Climbs in the daytime and at worst has to fix an occasional bad cable drop for some stupid housewife.

Now that this basic rule is fully understoo the more refined aspects of the pole climbing technique can be presented. After you have been issued your pole climbing gear, check that everything is correctly assembled. In my training, the individual student was responsible for assembling their own equipment. Photo Credit: SFA forestry student Paul Patterson demonstrates tree- climbing techniques used by arborists.

Thanks to Sarah Fuller for providing the photo. Similar techniques are used in the electric utility industry, where linemen routinely climb utility poles to affect repairs and install equipment.