| Document ID (ISN) | 69297 |
| CIS number |
97-1341 |
| ISBN(s) |
0-7176-1016-0 |
| Year |
1996 |
| Convention or series no. |
HSE Contract Research Report CRR 85/1996
|
| Author(s) |
Crawford H.
Health and Safety Executive |
| Title |
Energy absorbers for tree surgeons: An investigation of fall distances for tree climbers equipped with sit harness or with full harness |
| Bibliographic information |
HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, 1996. iii, 46p. Illus. 6 ref. Price: GBP 15.00. |
| Abstract |
This report presents the results of an investigation into fall heights and fall arrest forces for tree climbers. It focuses on the suitability of tree climbers' harnesses in relation to the fall arrest hazard. The study involved a literature survey, and a drop test programme. Results of the test programme provide a set of guidelines relating to situations suitable for a sit harness, a full harness, and a full harness with energy absorber. Recommendations are also given for developments in full harness design. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
tree pruning; climbers; fall arresters; harnesses; falls from heights |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
United Kingdom; tests on models; report |
| Document type |
E - Books, reports, proceedings |
| Country / State or Province | United Kingdom |
| Subject(s) |
Forestry
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Mechanical hazards, transport
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Belts, harnesses and lifelines
Falls from heights
|
