Afraid of heights?

I don't mind the heights, it's getting there that bugs me. I hate ladders. But, that one doesnt look so bad, since you're apparently surrounded by the structure.
 
Oh heck no. I don't like heights,I got dizzy just watching him.:eek:
 
Just watching this video got me dizzy. I couldn't climb inside the tower, but outside? I think I'd die before I stepped one foot out there.
 
I'm 1:46 in I'm scared as hell:eek:
 
That's insane! Normal heights that I have to deal with don't bother me such as cleaning the gutters, hunting from my tree-stand, pruning my trees, but..... 1768'..... No freakin' way! Whatever those guys/gals do make..... It's not enough. :eek:
 
Heights don't bother me at all, but the idea of falling from virtually any height above 5 feet scares the $hit out of me! :eek: :D
 
I can't see how OSHA can allow that kind of free climbing. One gust of wind or a slip, and that's a long way to die...
 
Benevolent One said:
Heights don't bother me at all, but the idea of falling from virtually any height above 5 feet scares the $hit out of me! :eek: :D
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I'm not scared of falling from any height...its that sudden stop at the bottom that gets my adrenalin flowing. :D
 
Magnethead said:
I can't see how OSHA can allow that kind of free climbing. One gust of wind or a slip, and that's a long way to die...
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Yes, OSHA really allows this.

1910.269(g)(2)(v)

Fall arrest equipment, work positioning equipment, or travel restricting equipment shall be used by employees working at elevated locations more than 4 feet (1.2 m) above the ground on poles, towers, or similar structures if other fall protection has not been provided. Fall protection equipment is not required to be used by a qualified employee climbing or changing location on poles, towers, or similar structures, unless conditions, such as, but not limited to, ice, high winds, the design of the structure (for example, no provision for holding on with hands), or the presence of contaminants on the structure, could cause the employee to lose his or her grip or footing.

Note 1: This paragraph applies to structures that support overhead electric power generation, transmission, and distribution lines and equipment. It does not apply to portions of buildings, such as loading docks, to electric equipment, such as transformers and capacitors, nor to aerial lifts. Requirements for fall protection associated with walking and working surfaces are contained in Subpart D of this Part; requirements for fall protection associated with aerial lifts are contained in 1910.67 of this Part.

Note 2: Employees undergoing training are not considered "qualified employees" for the purposes of this provision. Unqualified employees (including trainees) are required to use fall protection any time they are more than 4 feet (1.2 m) above the ground.
 
I watched that sucker again and even though I know how it ends, I still got dizzy. I think the worst part for me is when he looks down and you can see that he doesn't have a safety cable hooked.
 
What we don't see is how much that tower is swaying in the wind.
 
The last 60 feet looks a little tough, other than that piece of cake I'd do it, especially for what they make. I know a guy out in eastern NY who does service on the High Tensions lines and towers for that area and the Berkshires. He makes insane money, especially OT during Ice Storms. He makes more in one week than I can make in a month!
 
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