Course Information

Tree Climbing, Stationary Rope Systems (SRS) & Fall Protection

This course will provide participants with training in the use of specialized equipment and techniques employed in Stationary Rope Systems (SRS). Safe work procedures for popular technical work at height systems are demonstrated and practiced. Attendees will gain an understanding of the advantages and limitations of SRS while maintaining and following safe work practices and legislation pertaining to fall protection. Participants will be educated in applicable forces on anchor points, redirects and tie off methods for tree climbing systems. This course meets the requirements of ANSI Z133, Z359, CSA Z259 and is in compliance with ANSI Z490 – Accepted Practices in Safety, Health and Environmental Training.

Safety and Risk Assessment

• Integrated site risk assessment, inner and outer perimeter surveys, green, amber, 

  red light indicators

• Pull testing, establishing work zones and stop zones and communication protocols

• Establishing an emergency action plan and stop work protocol

Personal Protective Apparel and Equipment

• How to inspect, fit and utilize PPA and PPE

• Fall protection categories (arrest, positioning, restrict/restraint, rescue)

• Industrial sit harnesses, connecting links, cordage and webbing

Tree Work Positioning Assemblies

• Ropes, Lanyards, Tails, Slings, Splices and Stitches

• Rope construction, standards, application, inspection, storage and care

• Rope terminology, tree climbing termination knots, splices and stiches

• Tree climbing knots, bends and hitches

Identifying, Establishing and Securing Anchorages

• Fall protection plan, code and standards, certified and non-certified anchorages

• Canopy and basal anchors, load testing and friction management

• Tree Climbing Tools and Equipment

Throwline Application, Techniques and Rope Installation

• Installation and retrieval of friction management devices

• Ascenders, descenders, other mechanical devices

• Rope tools, slings and related accessories

Tree Climbing Work Practices

• Stationary Rope Systems (SRS) and their performance criteria

• Ergonomics, hydration/nutrition and the industrial athlete

• Ascending, positioning. redirecting and descending

• MRS / SRS hybrid tree climbing systems

Emergency Response

• Aerial rescue planning, traumatic tree worker injuries and first aid

• Self-rescue and ground assisted lowering techniques