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“It is better to be careful 100 times than to get killed once." (Mark Twain)
What do you all do to keep accident free?
What do you all do to keep accident free?
“It is better to be careful 100 times than to get killed once." (Mark Twain)
What do you all do to keep accident free?
And out loud so the others can hear it and make comment. Usually I'm going to over ride their comments but on occasion, issues are pointed out that make sense to consider. Otherwise I stay focused on the issue at hand and do NOTHING like I've been doing it forever. You never know what could go wrong. Every branch is different. All motions are deliberate and to completion. Always using my head and never chance anything. Everything is 1000% safe or it's done a different way, maybe taking a longer time, but will be 1000% safe.For example hung up failed leader with many things factors to consider.
I will talk out loud to myself so that my brain hears what it is thinking.
Creates an audible feedback loop so the mind can walk thru the steps and
see any potential dangers, look for options, make a safe plan, commit to memory, and communicate with others etc
They call it Self-Talk and also prepares the mind and body for the climb and actions required
similar to what Spiderman does
Or learn how to do tree work. Either, or....Take smaller pieces
Well maybe true for some who've been doing it 30 years but if I'm concerned I'll always side on the slower safer route.Or learn how to do tree work. Either, or....
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