How Do You Climb A Telephone Pole?
Knowing how to climb a telephone pole or any pole for that matter is great knowledge to have for someone working in the telephone installation or maintenance industry. Getting familiar with the process and equipment is important before climbing. Follow all safety procedures carefully to avoid injury. Wear a body belt, with a safety strap hooked to it. If this is your first time, practice using this equipment before getting on a pole. If you are right handed you must carry your safety strap in the left D-ring. If you are right handed, same ring goes on the right. Fix the keeper so that the strap will not twist. Fix your safety strap to the right length while standing near the telephone pole. Put on a hardhat and leather gloves. Position the gaffs into the pole. Get on the telephone pole with your feet apart a few inches and apply safety strap around the pole above the harness. If you are right handed, your right foot will be up first. Climb up the pole. When climbing, lift the safety st
