Thousands of offshore workers are too heavy for the limitations of helicopter winch systems.
  • mvlad88@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    6 hours ago

    A few years back the standard for testing PPE was also update because of this, fall protection harnesses are now being tested at 130kg and that should account for a user+tools. Funny thing is that although tools are getting light, the wearers are getting heavier.