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    Rigging Article

    This is one of the best rigging articles that I have read. It is from Brion Toss's Fairleads web page and even though it does not address tree workers directly, there are still alot of points that apply to us.

    What do you guys think?
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    That came up a while ago. Very good way to approach work especially work at height.
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    Good article! Thanks for sharing.
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    Thats defintely worth reading. Its nice to know some of my sentiments shared by others.

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    very good reading, I liked it so much I stole their warning for my sig,//Thanx ..Derek..



    Originally posted by fattyphatcakes
    http://www.briontoss.com/education/a...miscsept03.htm

    This is a little easier to read.
    Anything above 10 feet is hazardous, and anything below 10 feet is dangerous....

    Tony Fisher" Brilliant rigger", Thanx.

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