Bad weather conditions, the risk of falling down and high electricity
voltage - these are the common risks of working on a tower. As the new climbers
are susceptible to fall down and get fatally injured, Flagpoles Etc only hires
experienced experts well-skilled in climbing up a tower. While getting on top of the tower or flagpole, the basic flaw
starts with the wrong usage of gears. Following are the things that a tower
climber should keep in mind.
Always Check your Fitness Level
Only after going through a thorough physical fitness check, one should
step into the tower climbing project. Before commencing the journey, you should
take time and make sure that you are strong and energetic. Check these health
conditions before climbing,
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Cardiovascular diseases
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Muscle cramps
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Heat illness
Go for Professional Training
Before embarking on tower climbing, the
professional training should help you in informing about proper climbing safety
compliances and climbing tips. The crew member always makes sure that the
climbers of Flagpole Etc has gone through a safe training period and assures
their quality of service. The climbers are well-acquainted with the safe tips
and techniques before climbing the tower.
Drink Enough Water
At the time of working up there, the professionals are exposed to
intense heat. Flagpole Etc advises the climbers to be hydrated for not becoming
unconscious. The climber can go through several stages of dehydration and
exhaustion; fainting, heat stroke, dizziness, nausea and weakness are common
symptoms.
Take Essential Climbing Gears
When the professional is climbing up the ladder for going all the way
up, Flagpole Etc. makes sure that the person has all the required gears and
equipment with him. As the bad weather is prone to unforeseen accidents, the
professionals always choose to go up whether the weather is fine. The expert is
never in a hurry to use the ladder or does not forget to check whether all the
tools are in good condition. Following are the important pieces of equipment
that one requires,
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Snap Hooks
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Positioning products
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Lanyards
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Harnesses
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Carry bags
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Aluminum carabineers
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Rope and wire rope grabs
Steel
carabineers