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Re: [TowerTalk] When to RETIRE from climbing?

To: Jim W7RY <w7ry@inbox.com>
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] When to RETIRE from climbing?
From: Jerry Gardner <jerryw6uv@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 17 Mar 2011 19:12:49 -0700
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On Thu, Mar 17, 2011 at 5:35 PM, Jim W7RY <w7ry@inbox.com> wrote:

> >>>>>"I always use a full safety harness and two lanyards alternatively
> >>>>>snapped in as I climb"
>
> That is called "staying 100% connected" which is an OSHA requirement.  And
> a
> good idea!
>

It may be a requirement, but I hear that it's widely ignored in the
industry, as witnessed in this video:

http://io9.com/#!5639113/the-scariest-video-you-have-ever-watched-in-the-name-of-science

73, Jerry
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