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The role of NFC tags in equipment identification and SOI inspections
Managing a warehouse of aerial work equipment, keeping track of personal protective equipment (PPE), and performing inspections on time are the bane of every instructor, aerial work company owner, or rescue base manager. Traditional methods—such as engraving numbers or writing serial numbers with a marker—are becoming a thing of the past. Enter NFC Scannable tags, which transform a piece of metal or tape into a smart component of a digital management system.
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Batteries and rechargeable batteries - which one should you choose?
Are you wondering which batteries or rechargeable batteries to buy for your flashlight, headlamp, or avalanche detector? Our guide will help you learn about the different types of batteries and rechargeable batteries, as well as which devices they’re compatible with.
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Types of climbing carabiners and their specifications
Climbing carabiners are one of the essential pieces of equipment for every climber—small but crucial for safety and comfort while climbing. They come in many varieties, differing in shape, latch type, and strength ratings, and each has its own specific use.
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Inspection of Personal Protective Equipment
For all workers at heights, regularly inspecting all personal protective equipment (PPE) used in the workplace is not only a necessity but also a legal obligation. Who is authorized to inspect fall protection equipment, and how should this be done?
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Avalanche ABC - avalanche detector, probe and shovel, what is it and how to use it?
An avalanche kit, also called avalanche ABC, is, in short, a set of three items: an avalanche detector, an avalanche probe and a shovel for digging in the snow. These three elements allow you to find and dig out a person buried by a snow avalanche.
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Ice axes: types and uses. How to choose an ice axe for the mountains?
Along with crampons and an avalanche ABC, an axe is an indispensable piece of winter gear. Regardless of whether you intend to hike, climb or skydive, it is a good idea to always have an ice-check with you in winter. Cheques are basically divided into three groups. They differ in construction and purpose.
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Freeze-dried food - what is it, is it healthy, how to prepare it?
What food to take on an expedition and how to store it? This question is asked not only by people who are going on a long-distance expedition to the mountains, but also by those who want to prepare for hard times, the so-called preppers. Whether you are spending the next month away from civilization on a glacier, desert or in the mountains, or preparing your home for the coming apocalypse, the topic of food concerns you.
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