By Jordan Barab
Jordan Barab was OSHA Deputy Assistant Secretary from 2009-2017. He ran AFSCME's health & safety program from 1982-98. He also worked at the House Education and & Labor Committee (2007-2009, 2019-2021) and the Chemical Safety Board.
A newsletter of workplace safety and labor issues
Jordan Barab was OSHA Deputy Assistant Secretary from 2009-2017. He ran AFSCME's health & safety program from 1982-98. He also worked at the House Education and & Labor Committee (2007-2009, 2019-2021) and the Chemical Safety Board.
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That looks like a boatswains (bosun) chair from the tall ship days of the Navy. If this was used in conjucntion with a full body harness and a remote controlled hoist, hopefully incorporated into the seat unit, it might provide adequate protection from a fall. Tough work though ergonomically speaking. I would imagine a lot of nerve impingement on the upper leg lower back doing that all day, and strain for the shoulders, neck, and arms.