Using the ASAP and ASAP LOCK in high winds
Basic Techniques
Warning
- Carefully read the Instructions for Use referenced in this Tech Tip before reading the Tech Tip itself. You must have read and understood the Instructions for Use to understand this supplementary information.
- Performing these techniques requires specific training. Work with a professional to confirm your ability to perform these techniques safely and independently before attempting them unsupervised.
- We provide examples of techniques related to your activity. Other techniques not described here may also exist.
Under normal working conditions, ASAP and ASAP LOCK do not block the rope. If the rope is pulled upward, for example by the wind, a loop of slack can be created, increasing the worker’s potential fall distance.
Solutions to avoid slack caused by the wind:
With ASAP LOCK, use the locking function to limit rope travel through the device. This function does not impede the upward progress of the user.
With ASAP, without a locking function, other techniques can be used:
- Rope held by a co-worker on the ground
- Weight on the rope end
- Rope end attached to an anchor
These three options must be assessed in the rescue plan; in all cases, an assessment of the risks specific to the situation must be carried out.
