Working at high altitude is risky, so specially trained people should do it. Equipment for industrial mountaineering is also needed, which will allow you to carry out activities safely. You also need to learn how to use it correctly.
What professions are required?
Changing the infrastructure of large cities requires the construction of multi-storey buildings, which is why industrial mountaineering is a popular profession. Along with this, buildings become complex and dangerous.
Use professional equipment not only for climbers, but also:
- electricians;
- plumbers;
- rescue personnel;
- firefighters;
- Athletes
- diggers.
There are other professions that require equipment. It is necessary for meteorologists who carry out research at any time. A set for industrial mountaineering is needed by geographers, cavers, cartographers.
Rope
Climbing ropes are an important part for climbing. They are auxiliary and basic. With them, activities at altitude will be safe. The main climbing rope carries out human insurance. Its role is primary in the implementation of various high-altitude installation works.
The auxiliary climbing rope serves as a safety net, a guy line, a harness. It is used to lift the load. Ropes come in different thicknesses, and choosing the right one is easy. Their diameter is 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 mm. An auxiliary role is played by the cords, which are used in the safety loop for self-insurance mustache.
Cable
Equipment for industrial mountaineering includes cables, which often serve as a replacement for ropes. They are made of steel, so they are used as a supporting element. Everything is determined by technology, conditions, tasks set by the high-altitude workers.
The benefits of a steel cable include:
- wear resistance;
- strength;
- small elasticity;
- independence from exposure to the sun, chemical and physical components.
The diameter of the cable is determined by the method of work. The thinnest product has an indicator of 5 mm, which allows it to withstand a load of about 1800 kgf. The cable is used to lower or raise the altitude.
Carbines
Equipment for industrial mountaineering includes carbines. These parts serve as a connecting element between objects. The reliability of carbines determines the quality of the high-altitude installation work, as well as human safety. This item is presented in the form of a bracket that closes with a latch and is secured by a safety clutch.
The most common type of coupling is a part on a thread. Locking is carried out using a threaded sleeve. With such an element, it is likely to forget to couple the carbine, but now carbines with automatic couplings are usually used. This product is suitable for inexperienced users.
The following types of carbines:
- oval;
- trapezoidal;
- pear-shaped;
- assembly.
Each of them is used in mountaineering, depending on the type of work performed. All parts provide safety.
Safety systems
Various parts are used for insurance, for example, a gazebo, a mounting belt. They are an element of the connection of man and rope. Reliable fastening provides safety. Safety harness used to be made of rope. Now new products are being produced, for the creation of which specialized tapes are used.
These systems have loops for easy hanging equipment. Designs have become more advanced, which allows a person to feel confident. In specialized stores, many safety systems for cavers, climbers, climbers are sold.
Safety devices and clamps
Equipment for industrial mountaineering includes safety devices. These parts serve to protect people and goods, so you can work with them at height in safety. There are many types of devices and clamps. These can be either simple “Prusik” nodes or ASAP pieces from Petzl.
All devices are attached to a safety rope. They serve as protection in case of jerking, shock loads, abrupt descents. It is necessary to choose high-quality devices, which will ensure safety.
Trigger devices
Many devices are used for descent. Some of them are used for sliding descent, while others can perform secondary tasks. You need to choose a device depending on the type of work. For sliding descent, the G8 will be indispensable, due to which high-quality handling is ensured. But she is not always effective in safety work.
A modern trigger is created not only for insurance, but also for sliding descent. Such a mechanism will cope perfectly with both tasks. The only drawback is the ability to heat during rapid descent, which is why the rope is damaged. Therefore, it is important to descend at the appropriate speed.
The trigger mechanism may be different. For example, gri-gr devices are used for insurance and sliding descent. It is used only with single-rope technique. In this case, you need to ensure that the rope is of a suitable diameter, and the descent is controlled.
In industrial mountaineering, many other safety features are used. You need to choose them in accordance with the type of activity. The presence of the necessary elements will allow you to correctly perform their work at height.