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Can the armor rod be put on and taken off outside the roller?
Yes, you may install and remove the armor rod outside the roller.
Is there a spec on what type of bag the apprentice can use?
No, the apprentice can use a bag of their choice.
What tie will be used to tie in the phase on the insulator?
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Can the apprentice work out of their secondary safety?
Yes, but they can’t be able to fall more than 2 ft.
Can the 2 men climbing already have tools on before time starts in the known event?
Yes, but no groundwork can be done with tools on.
Does the man on the ground have to wear rubber gloves to run the stick?
Yes, the groundman will wear rubber gloves while operating the stick.
In the hurtman event, can the second climber begin climbing while the first climber is removing the clamps?
Yes, as long as the first climber is in position and not moving on the pole.
Can a personal protective ground be used for a mechanical jumper?
No, it must be a mechanical jumper.
Do the climbers have to wear work gloves while putting on their climbing tool?
No, work gloves do not have to be worn while tooling up but must be worn for all other ground work.
Does the groundman have to wear rubber gloves while running the extendo stick?
Yes.