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Some of the proponents of legislation want 2 men on all WTC's......In order for that to be a viable safety component the second person would have to be a passive observer. If he is an active feeder, I know from my own experience that with 2 feeders it is always a surprise to the number 1 guy when the number 2 (not from Austin Powers) guy actually engages the piece into the rollers. This way shortens reaction and escape time.
Also the second feeder can get in the way of escape of the other man. And again, with 2 feeders they are always gonna try to feed more than they safely should (without trimming) with a heavier more spread branch capable of entrapping either man.
Who can afford a passive observer on a job except gummit workers?
Some of the proponents of legislation want 2 men on all WTC's......In order for that to be a viable safety component the second person would have to be a passive observer. If he is an active feeder, I know from my own experience that with 2 feeders it is always a surprise to the number 1 guy when the number 2 (not from Austin Powers) guy actually engages the piece into the rollers. This way shortens reaction and escape time.
Also the second feeder can get in the way of escape of the other man. And again, with 2 feeders they are always gonna try to feed more than they safely should (without trimming) with a heavier more spread branch capable of entrapping either man.
Who can afford a passive observer on a job except gummit workers?