Climbing Wooden Poles

Pole Climbing Equipment Recognize and identify the basic equipment used for climbing wooden poles. Demonstrate two methods of determining the proper fit of a body belt. Demonstrate how to determine the proper fit of climbers. List and explain the basic components of a safety strap. Use Maintenance and Inspection of Climbing Equipment Demonstrate and explain the proper way to wear climbers. Demonstrate and explain the techniques of sharpening gauging and testing gaffs. Explain the basic considerations for inspecting equipment prior to climbing. Basic Climbing Techniques Part 1 Demonstrate and explain the basic techniques for making a free ascent and descent. Basic Climbing Techniques Part 2 Demonstrate and explain the basic guidelines for storing and attaching a safety strap. Demonstrate and explain the basic techniques for belted climbing. Basic Climbing Techniques Part 3 Demonstrate and explain the proper techniques for safe tying-on and safe tying-off. Demonstrate and explain basic methods of adjusting a safety strap while working on a pole. Demonstrate and explain the basic technique of maneuvering around a pole. Climbing on the Job Explain the basic guidelines for planning a climbing job from the ground and for performing basic climbing tasks.