AHCARB213 Perform ground-based rigging

What knot will we be learning today?

• Timber hitch

• clove hitch

• bowline

• fisherman knot

Why is the timber hitch a suitable knot for tree work?

• It tightens when in use and is easy to undo

• It meets Australian standards.

• it is easy to tie and effective

• all of the above

What is minimum amount or tucks/wraps you need on a timber hitch?

• 1

• 2

• 5

• 18

Why do we make sure our 5 tucks/wraps are not bunched up but spread around the tree?

• To achieve proper tension of the knot and avoid failure.

• To look pretty

• To use less rope

• It really doesn't matter. YOLO

When testing the timber hitch, which way do we NOT want to be loading the knot?

• Left or away from the bite because the sling can turn and undo!!!

• It doesn't matter once tied.

• Down towards the ground

• Up towards the sky

Why do we inspect the sling and lower device before use?

• For Damage or defects that could cause catastrophic failure

• To check the Working load limit of the equipment

• to check the suitability length of the rope/sling

• all of the above

What other applications can the timber hitch be used in, that was mentioned in our fun fact?

• Stringing long bows and guitars

• As a dog lead

• Crane rigging

• Tying vehicle loads

Why is it important to fill out our hazard assessment before setting ground based rigging?

• To identify any potential hazards.

• To check our equipment is suitable length.

• To check our equipment is a suitably weight rated.

• all of the above

what pieces of equipment are needed for setting up the lower system, not including our PPE.

• lowering device, carabiner, and sling

• sling and carabiner

• lowering device and carabiner

• carabiner and sling

How many people is it recommended to have for setting up a lowering system?

• 1

• 2

• 4

• 8