Fall Arrest System for tree branches

Red Dot · 22nd January 2010, 01:02 PM

Hi

Have anyone heard about fall-arrest system for tree branches?

Heard that the tying of rope on branching which were structurally weak to alleviate risk and reduce damages on urban areas to further enhance the safety of pedestrians and motorists.

Anyone know how to use the system/rope tying.

Kindly share.

Cool.

TrevMcRev · 22nd January 2010, 03:50 PM

Hi Red Dot

Fall arrests can be set up any multitude of ways, using either rigging rope, rigging slings, cable bracing etc.

Basically the suspect branch is tied off like you were going to cut & lower it, but is anchored back to somewhere on the tree it self.

Can either be to a high point, if suspending the branch without down wards swing is important to stay above & clear of the target.

Or if there is more clearance to play with, it can be rigged off itself back to what it is attached to.

The tricky bit is guessing where it might fail

Eric Frei · 29th January 2010, 09:24 PM

Fall arrest system for tree branches

kieren · 30th January 2010, 12:49 AM

what kind of rope was that being used

Red Dot · 21st February 2010, 10:00 PM

tks Ekka for the link. I'm new to fall arrest system on the limbs but trying to test out the possibility. Any recommendation on the strength of the ropes to be used on different diameter of the trunk size and weight. Any recommended rope strength.

Tks.

Eric Frei · 21st February 2010, 10:07 PM

When you find out, tell me.

22nd January 2010, 01:02 PM	#1
Red Dot Sappling Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: S.E.A Posts: 17	Fall Arrest System for tree branches Hi Have anyone heard about fall-arrest system for tree branches? Heard that the tying of rope on branching which were structurally weak to alleviate risk and reduce damages on urban areas to further enhance the safety of pedestrians and motorists. Anyone know how to use the system/rope tying. Kindly share. Cool.

22nd January 2010, 03:50 PM	#2
TrevMcRev Mature Tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Posts: 1,605	Re: Fall Arrest System for tree branches Hi Red Dot Fall arrests can be set up any multitude of ways, using either rigging rope, rigging slings, cable bracing etc. Basically the suspect branch is tied off like you were going to cut & lower it, but is anchored back to somewhere on the tree it self. Can either be to a high point, if suspending the branch without down wards swing is important to stay above & clear of the target. Or if there is more clearance to play with, it can be rigged off itself back to what it is attached to. The tricky bit is guessing where it might fail

29th January 2010, 09:24 PM	#3
Eric Frei Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,820	Re: Fall Arrest System for tree branches Fall arrest system for tree branches __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

30th January 2010, 12:49 AM	#4
kieren Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Adelaide Posts: 104	Re: Fall Arrest System for tree branches what kind of rope was that being used

21st February 2010, 10:00 PM	#5
Red Dot Sappling Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: S.E.A Posts: 17	Re: Fall Arrest System for tree branches tks Ekka for the link. I'm new to fall arrest system on the limbs but trying to test out the possibility. Any recommendation on the strength of the ropes to be used on different diameter of the trunk size and weight. Any recommended rope strength. Tks.

21st February 2010, 10:07 PM	#6
Eric Frei Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,820	Re: Fall Arrest System for tree branches When you find out, tell me. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

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