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    1) Pioneering activities can be dangerous, especially when building large structures, so safety must always be emphasized. 2) Equipment such as ropes, spars, anchorages, and blocks must be carefully inspected for defects before use to prevent accidents. 3) Proper safety procedures like using the correct knots, securing guylines, testing stability, and having spotters for climbers are important to follow during pioneering activities.

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    1) Pioneering activities can be dangerous, especially when building large structures, so safety must always be emphasized. 2) Equipment such as ropes, spars, anchorages, and blocks must be carefully inspected for defects before use to prevent accidents. 3) Proper safety procedures like using the correct knots, securing guylines, testing stability, and having spotters for climbers are important to follow during pioneering activities.

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    1) Pioneering activities can be dangerous, especially when building large structures, so safety must always be emphasized. 2) Equipment such as ropes, spars, anchorages, and blocks must be carefully inspected for defects before use to prevent accidents. 3) Proper safety procedures like using the correct knots, securing guylines, testing stability, and having spotters for climbers are important to follow during pioneering activities.

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    District PioneeringCourse

    In Conjunctionwith the Nat'l PioneeringInstructor Gourse

    SAFETYRULESAND PRECAUTIONS

    Thereare alwaysdangersin pioneeringactivities, whenlarge-scale


    especially
    projectssuch as tall towers are being built. Pioneeringshould be fun and
    safe.To preventany unnecessaryaccidentsfrom happening,the manysafety
    aspectsof pioneering shouldalwaysbe emphasizes duringpioneering.

    GeneralSafetyMeasures:

    ' Alwayscheckall equipmentbeforeuse.


    . o Faultyequipment mustneverbe used.
    . Use the appropriate equipment.Do not use lashingropes as the main
    hawserof an aerialrunway.
    . Make sure the conect knotsare used for the appropriatetimesto ensure
    optimumeffect.
    . Beforeput to practicaluse, make sure the completedstructureis stable
    first.
    . Secureall guylines.
    . Structuremustbe testedfor its stabilityand safetylevel,such as sending
    peopleup on it one by one slowly.
    . There shouldbe people"spotting"the climbers,that meansstayingbelow
    them to cushionthemif they everfall. This shouldbe donewheneverthere
    ' peoplegoingup the structure.' : ' : :i. .:' ':
    . For'c6rtainstructures that are very high,measurescan be takento prevent
    peoplefromfalling.For example,bowlineis usedto preventthe fall of the
    personfromthe mainhawser.
    . Ensure the anchoragesare tight and properlybuilt for its effectiveness.
    Anchoragesshouldbe used to supportheavyloads insteadof a single
    peg.
    . Make sure all basesof the standssuch as the tripodstand shouldbe in
    -., contactwiththe groundfor betterstability.
    s-: . Never abuse the structure by shaking or kicking it. Do not add
    unnecessary stressto lashingas well.
    . Neveroverloadthe structure.Certainstructurescan only supportup to a
    certainweight.Overloading will leadto the collapseof the structure-
    . Make surethat thereare qualifiedand experiencedpioneeringinstructors
    arbundto inspectthe activityand enforcethe safetyprecautions.
    . Alwayshavea firstaid kit for a pioneeringactivityfor emergencyuse.

    EquipmentGhecks

    Ropes:
    . Lashingshouldbe between4 to 5 metres.
    . Lashingshouldhavea diameterof 8mmto 10mm.
    . Guylineropeshouldbe of minimum diameter12mm.

    PC-PlC' Page 20
    Course
    DistrictPioneering
    lnstructorCourse
    withthe Nat'lPioneering
    In Conjunction

    . Ropesmustbe keptdry at all times. lf ropesare damp,they shouldbe


    driedbeforestorageso as to preventweakeningof the rope. Theyshould
    be driedunderthe sun or shadeonly. Usingair bloweror ovenwill
    weakenthe roPeas well.
    . All ropesshouldbe keptin a cool,dry and shadedplace.
    . Makesurethatthe ropesare not overstressed at all times.
    . Ropesmustnot be in contact withsharpedges,as it willweakenthe rope.
    . Checkfor mildewand rotting.
    o Checkfor cutsor breaksin any partof the ropes.
    . lf ropeis destroyed,throwit away.
    . Ropeendswhicharefrayedmustbe splicedor whipped.

    Spars:
    . Checkfor cracks,faultsor anyweakspotsin the spars.
    . Checkfor dampor rottenends.
    . Checkfor termitesor woodlice.
    . Checkfor hollowsin the spars.

    lf any of the aboveexistsfor a spar,discardthe spar.Theymustnot be used!

    Ensurethatthe thicknessof the sparis suitablefor its rolein a structure.


    . Thickstrongsparsshouldbe usedas mainsupports.
    . Thinsfars shouldbe usedfor less.impbrtant partqsubh'asplatfonns. . ,'
    , - end of the sparmustalwaysbe on or nearthe groundso as
    . The th.icker
    o to keepthe centerof masslow,henceaddingstabilityto the structure.

    Anchorages:
    . Suitableanchoragesshould be used in certain circumstances, usually
    dependingon the weight of the load and the conditionsof the ground.
    Anchoragesshould be checkedregularlyto ensure that they are still
    secure.
    . After a anchorage is completed, never gave extra blows to it. The
    effectivenessof the anchoragewill be lost in the processdue to the fraps
    becomingloose.
    'Blocks:
    o Blocksused shouldbe of minimumweightto minimizethe totalweightof
    the wholestructure.
    o Sizesof blocksandthe ropesgoingthroughit shouldvaryaccordingly. lf
    - . the ropesare too smallfor the block,it mightslip off the sheavesand get
    .t.stu ck atthe.pi de.| fi ti s too | a r g e , t h e s h e a v e s m ig h t n o t t u 1 n . . . }
    . Blockswithfixedeyesareiprefenedto hooks.
    o lf hooksare used,a figureof eightknotsshouldbe tied on it to preventthe
    ropeconnectedto it to slip out of the hook.
    . Metalblocksmustbe keptrustfree. {
    . Blocksshouldbe oiledregularly for lubrication to ensurethatthe sheaves
    turnsmoqthly.

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