Here is an idea captain256; instead of posting all the accident reports, why don't you post the types and meanings of pole tags? While I think having a safety forum is a long overdue and great suggestion which I commend you on, if all that is going to be posted here are accidents, I don't see how that helps others to be safe. Give the readers something that will help them help themselves to be safe.
As for this accident, I have a feeling it could have been avoided had the 42 year old actually surveyed the pole before setting up his ladder. I don't think I have ever climbed a pole, using a ladder or hooks, that I didn't survey first. I've been known to climb poles that I knew I shouldn't and have been hurt. That isn't an accident, that was me being a dumbass for doing what I knew I shouldn't but took the chance anyway. Luckily for me though I am a fast learner (and healer) as it only took one time for me to learn.
