Has anyone else witnessed a rigger nearly trip over their own safety harness during a critical lift — i know we laugh at it afterward, but it’s a great reminder: always check your gear before getting to work. One saved toe could mean the difference between a scary story and a serious hazard.
I’ve definitely seen that happen! I once watched my buddy nearly trip over his own tool belt right before a critical lift; we all had a good laugh afterward, but it was a real reminder to double-check gear. It’s so easy to get caught up in the moment.
I’ve seen my buddy almost trip over his own harness too, and man, it drives me nuts! Just the other day, I had to remind myself to check my gear after nearly stepping on my own lanyard. It’s those little things that can really save us from having a serious mishap. @rstone45, I always make a point to do a gear check before every lift now.
, it really drives me nuts when I see guys tripping over their own gear! I once had a close call with my tool belt before a lift, and it made me realize how important it’s to not just wear the safety gear, but know where it’s. Like you said, one saved toe can save a whole lot more than just a scary story. @rstone45, maybe we should make a habit of doing a quick gear check before any major lifts?