Fall Protection Rope Knots

In regard to the use of knots in rope lanyards and rigging used for fall protection please be advised that knots are not prohibited in lanyards and safety lines used for fall protection.

Fall protection rope knots.

Fall protection and rescue knots learn the knots you need for at height rescue. Trailing rope grabs or automatic rope grabs can often open unlock even while in the park feature and allow the user to surpass the setback zone and enter a fall hazard area. Simply squeeze to move the positioning device along the rope and it locks automatically. However osha does not recommend their use since they can reduce the effective breaking strength of the line by up to 50 percent.

Knot tiers should be intimately familiar with this configuration as this family of knots is recognized as one of the strongest and most versatile series of knots. Figure eight bend bight and rewoven. Stopper knot basis for. Tying a knot in a lifeline to help locate a trailing rope grab is not an option.

The advantage of this knot is that it can be made mid line and the loop can be made as large or small as desired. From hauling gear up a tower to securing a rescuer to an anchor understanding how to tie and apply knots properly can be a time and life saving skill and knot tying is just that. Form a small loop. This easy to use device lets the user move freely with very little effort.

Doing so can reduce the strength of the rope by 50 and the strength loss is permanent. Pass the working end under and around the standing end.