Industrial Climbing

Question 1

What is industrial climbing?

Answer 1

A technique for climbing access within an industrial and urban environment

Used to set up a two-rope rescue system for casualty rescue.

Question 2

What is the highest-risk technique in industrial climbing?

Answer 2

Industrial climbing, even with fall arrest systems

Safety measures are crucial due to high risk.

Question 3

Define ground fall potential

Answer 3

The initial part of a climb where the climber may hit the ground regardless of a fall arrest system.

Question 4

Define ledge fall potential

Answer 4

A part of a climb where the climber may hit a ledge or obstruction regardless of a fall arrest system.

Question 5

Who is referred to as the climber in industrial climbing?

Answer 5

The technician who makes the initial access to a high point.

Question 6

What is the role of followers in industrial climbing?

Answer 6

Technician/s who use the system set by the climber to access the high point.

Question 7

What is clearance in the context of industrial climbing?

Answer 7

The minimum amount of clear space below the user that prevents hitting an obstacle in the event of a fall.

Question 8

What is the main fall arrest equipment used in industrial climbing?

Answer 8

The Petzl twin-tail lanyard fall arrest system.

Question 9

What must not be exceeded when using workplace positioning lanyards?

Answer 9

A fall greater than a fall factor of 0.5 or greater than 600mm.

Question 10

List additional equipment required for industrial climbing.

Answer 10

• A life rescue line
• A minimum of two tapes or slings and carabiners for constructing an anchor
• An auto-stop belay device
• An ASAP
• An AZTEK
• A second MGO carabiner with Petzl twin-tail lanyard for climber rescue.

Question 11

What is essential to understand before undertaking industrial climbing?

Answer 11

Points of contact (POC).

Question 12

How many points of contact are required when operating on rope?

Answer 12

Two points of contact.

Question 13

What does a solid hand and foot placement represent in terms of POC?

Answer 13

One POC, but non-secure placements result in a zero POC.

Question 14

What should be prepared before climbing in industrial climbing?

Answer 14

An efficient climbing set-up and proper pre-climbing planning.

Question 15

What is the purpose of the rescue plan in industrial climbing?

Answer 15

To rescue the climber if necessary.

Question 16

What must the climber do upon starting a climb?

Answer 16

• Attach the life rescue line to themselves via a carabiner
• Take equipment required for safety
• Set up a system to fix a rope for followers.

Question 17

What should a follower do during the initial part of the climb?

Answer 17

Spot the climber to assist in preventing injury in the event of a fall.

Question 18

What happens to the Jane lanyard during a fall?

Answer 18

It will stretch, and the Absorbica lanyard can deploy up to its full length of 3.2m.

Question 19

What is the requirement for the MGO carabiner when climbing?

Answer 19

It must be placed on the structure correctly, considering potential loading in the event of a fall.

Question 20

What should not be done while resting during a climb?

Answer 20

Do not rest and hang from the Jane lanyard as it is considered only one point of contact.

Question 21

Name one incorrect connection method that poses a danger.

Answer 21

Connecting both MGOs and turning away from the structure.

Question 22

What is the process for establishing a high point?

Answer 22

• Establish an anchor point for the auto-stop descender
• Haul up the rope attached as a tag line
• Ensure sufficient rope to lower the following climber.

Question 23

What should intermediate followers do to climb?

Answer 23

• Attach their ASAP to the fixed line
• Climb the structure.

Question 24

What is the recommended distance between two followers on the rope?

Answer 24

Half the length of the rope, but no less than 5m apart.

Question 25

What must the last climbing follower do with the rope at the end?

Answer 25

Bring the rope up at the end and connect it to the safety point on their harness.

Question 26

What are the three common rescue scenarios in industrial climbing?

Answer 26

* Fallen follower on ASAP connected to fixed line * Climber with limited assistance, able to establish a high point * Climber cannot assist with establishing a high point.

Question 27

In the event of a follower falling on ASAP, what should the climber do?

Answer 27

Lower the follower to the ground while communicating the action.

Question 28

What should the climber do if they cannot continue but can establish a high point?

Answer 28

* Make themselves safe to work hands-free * Attach their work positioning lanyard to a safe location * Establish a high point.

Question 29

What should a rescuer do if a climber is unconscious or unable to assist?

Answer 29

* Access the climber * Provide first aid or medical assistance if required * Climb the structure using MGO carabiners and twin-tail lanyards.

Question 30

What must a rescuer do first when assisting an incapacitated climber?

Answer 30

Access the climber with the priority of returning the incapacitated climber to the ground ## Footnote The rescuer's primary goal is to ensure the climber's safety and facilitate their descent.

Question 31

What equipment does the rescuer need to construct a high-point redirect?

Answer 31

Equipment to construct a high-point redirect ## Footnote This equipment is critical for safely maneuvering the climber.

Question 32

Which type of carabiners should a rescuer use while climbing the structure?

Answer 32

MGO carabiners ## Footnote MGO carabiners are designed for safety and efficiency in rescue operations.

Question 33

What is necessary for the rescuer to make themselves safe while working?

Answer 33

Establish two POCs using their progress adjust lanyard and MGO carabiners ## Footnote POCs (points of connection) allow the rescuer to work hands-free and safely.

Question 34

What should crew members establish at the base of the structure?

Answer 34

An anchor ## Footnote The anchor is essential for securing the rescue operation.

Question 35

What do crew members need to reeve?

Answer 35

A Sirius ## Footnote Reeving a Sirius is part of the setup for the rescue process.

Question 36

What is the role of the belay operator during the rescue?

Answer 36

Haul the climber to unweight them and allow the rescuer to disconnect the climber’s MGO carabiners ## Footnote This step is crucial for safely detaching the climber from the structure.

Question 37

What happens once the MGO carabiners have been removed from the climber?

Answer 37

The climber is lowered to the ground ## Footnote This is a critical step in ensuring the climber's safe descent.

Question 38

What additional assistance does the rescuer provide after the climber is lowered?

Answer 38

Further first aid or medical assistance, as required ## Footnote The rescuer's role may continue after the climber is safely on the ground.