Human Sling

The Human Sling or Suspension method - the mission consists of precision flying and highly skilled crew in combination with certified human slings. This method provides access where minimum approach distances rule out the use of the Line Access Platform:

The mission is defined to:

Transmission and Distribution Maintenance:

• Live Line Joint Testing - bare hand or hot stick methodology
• Live Line Amour Rod Repairs and Inspection
• Live Line Shunt Installation
• Live Line Implosive Installation
• Live Line Spacer Repairs and Inspection
• Pole Top Fire Inspection or Repair

Transmission and Distribution Construction:

• Insulator Installation
• Spacer Installation
• Marker Ball and Flag Installation