From Mountain Climbing to Building Construction

From Mountain Climbing to Building Construction

Would it have been possible for humans to build recognizable civilizations without the intelligence and the ability to make and use tools? It is interesting that even if populations then were isolated geographically from one another; their tools bear a striking resemblance to each other, even if it were separated in terms of time periods. And what is more interesting is when tool makers and users share information, and eventually, such tools find their way in a number of endeavors.

Take an activity such as mountain climbing. Nowadays, it has developed into a sport. Passionate climbers have improved their climbing tools to such an extent that injuries in the sport have been minimized and when accidents do happen, injuries are not so extensive. These tools have saved countless mountaineers from peril.

Today, there is a great demand for tall buildings. Horizontal space restriction and zoning laws have forced builders to build vertically. And safety issues abound when building high structures. All of a sudden, builders realized that the nature of their work is similar to a climber's environment, which was when builders took a cue from mountain climbing enthusiasts.

Mountain climbers have studied fall arrest, or stopping a fall, extensively since it is a big issue in their sport. Tragic accidents have happened in the sport, strengthening the resolve of enthusiasts to make the sport safe as possible. As a result, they have developed a sophisticated system of equipment and procedures to ensure safety in climbing.

Take the fall arrest lifeline of climbers. Building safety professionals have adopted it for their own means because it offers superior protection for climbers in the construction industry. One of the key characteristics of the lifeline is its ability to absorb the force of the fall, dissipating the force throughout the lifeline system.

Building safety professionals have adopted the safety procedures of mountain climbers as well. One notable aspect of the procedure is the pre-climb check, where all the equipment and gears, especially those for fall arrest, are inspected. It is this inspection that determines if the climb is a go or not, a precaution that has saved many lives.

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