SEMC Fall Arrest Lanyard Testing - NATE

NATE: The Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association today unveiled a video shining a spotlight on the recent Fall Arrest Lanyard Testing Event that the Safety Equipment Manufacturers Committee (SEMC) held at the University of Dayton Research Institute in Dayton, Ohio.
The #ClimberConnection video conducts a deep dive on the SEMC's protocols and procedures that were implemented to test fall arrest lanyards by replicating how they are utilized by technicians in the field at tower sites.
The NATE SEMC’s mission is to test the equipment based on how it functions in real-world, field-based environments and our dedicated group of industry subject matter experts have been able to do that successfully over the last 10 years.
To access the NATE SEMC white papers on the various testing and research initiatives, visit natehome.com/safety-equipment....

[@russellduren8540]

Great takeaway that staying within manufacturer instructions is the best way to optimize your fall outcome. Awesome footage, thanks for sharing!

[@Cpripri85]

NOTED, APPRECIATE IT.

[@travismyers8689]

How would a fall arrest lanyard work when deployed on a monopole or other tower that is packed with equipment and there is not 20ft of clearance to fall? I find that on most towers there is not enough clearance below the mounts (including the taper for SST) for a shock absorbing lanyard to deploy

[@77confusedzombie77]

I was taught to never side load a pelican hook pretty early on. They don't make tower climbing/rescue instructors like they used to.... lack of knowledge equals lack of training

[@gabrielromaker6749]

I would love to get into the broadcast side of the industry. Seeing them boys putting up that mast with a gin pole has me itching for it.

[@kamers1471]

Not fun at all careful what you wish for im so glad I never have to use a gin pole again

[@kamers1471]

Go to lineman school

[@ManuelGarcia-th7dv]

And remember never free climb