Objectives:
1. Identify examples of fibre rope.
Manila
Polypropylene
Ability to float
Lower strength than nylon
Resistance to rot/mildew
Poor conductor of electricity
Hoisting and Rigging Safety Training Mod.3.
Mrb/CUPE 3585
(c) 2006 CSAO 2
Characteristics
Nylon
Whipping Underhand
Running
loop
end
Round turn Turn
Rope or line
Used for joining two pieces of twine or small rope of the same diameter.
A dangerous knot since it may come undone when either free end is jerked.
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Creates two
adjustable loops.
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