Ropes, Knots, Harnesses

Question 1

What are the attachment points on a harness?

Answer 1

• Sternal
• Ventral
• Dorsal
• Waist side
• Soft attachment

Question 2

Rope deterioration (CAMSUE)

Answer 2

Chemicals
Abrasions
Mechanical Damage
Shock Loading
Ultraviolet Light
Extreme heat

Question 3

Advantages of a good knot (TRUSS)

Answer 3

T - Easy to TIE
R - Easy to RECOGNIZE
U - Easy to UNTIE
S - Should not SLIP excessively
S - Will not reduce the STRENGTH of rope

Question 4

Knot Protocol (STRICT)

Answer 4

S - Correct knot SELECTED
T - place TENSION on the line
R - REMOVE all knots from line
I - INSPECT knots after tying, look away
C - CHECK all knots by another FF
T - No less than 150mm TAIL