Info | PMI Catalog 2008-2009 (pdf) - Rescue Response Gear

A DAY IN THE LIFE..........What is it like to be a PMI rope? You get to be the lifeline of a rescue, the main component of a patient lowering, a key component in a haul system,and not to mention all those anchors. What could be better!A day in the life of a PMI rope is forever challenging. More than a commodity, PMI rope production takes inspiring engineering and a watchful eye toinsure that standards are exceeded, to create the best performing lifeline on the market.PMI ropes and equipment are built and independently certified to applicable national and internationally recognized standards, and as added confidenceour own quality assurance program is registered to ISO 9001 Quality Registration. Our in house laboratory is built to the same specifications asindependent laboratories, and works twice as hard.Although we have the tools to meet the standards in house, all the real research and development begins in the field. Customers and employees whouse PMI gear provide the foundation for our product development. Our rope and gear become practical solutions, not just the current fad.For you and your customers, we offer several resources of interest. To find out more or get involved in the standards and organizations that not onlykeep the gear you use safe, but most importantly, keep people safe, check out the list below.PMI is involved in all of the committees and professional organizations listed here and in the 2008 PMI Catalog. We do stay busy, but quality is all inthe details. Each resource helps bring a safer PMI rope or piece of gear to the person using it. Plus the best bonus of all, each committee and organizationgives back to the community of rescuers and climbers and we couldn’t be more proud of that - not only as a manufacturer but as users too.The day in the life of a PMI rope can be a challenging one - but commitment to excellence is always our goal. If you ever have any questions regardingPMI rope, gear, standards, technical questions or inputs, please feel free to contact us anytime.STANDARDS AND REGULATORY RESOURCESPMI puts major funding and time into supporting the developmentof consensus standards for safety in work & rescue.American National Standards Institute (ANSI)202-293-8020 www.ansi.orgVoluntary consensus standards pertaining to work and industry, includingfall protection, safety equipment, etc. ANSI is the official USAcontact for ISO standards.ASTM International610-832-9585 www.astm.orgFull consensus, voluntary standards on a variety of topics includingsearch and rescue operations and equipment.Cordage Institute (CI)610-971-4854 www.ropecord.comCordage standards pertaining to all varieties of rope, including lifesafety rope.National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)617-770-3000 www.nfpa.orgIndustry consensus standards pertaining to public and firefightersafety. Pertinent standards include professional qualifications, technicalrescue, and life safety rope and equipment.Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)800-321-OSHA (6742) www.osha.govFederal regulatory agency regulating workplace safety throughmandatory regulations. Pertinent regulations include fall protectionand confined space.PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONSInternational Commission for Alpine Rescue (IKAR)www.ikar-cisa.orgInternational organization encouraging international cooperation ininformation and the prevention of accidents.Mountain Rescue Association (MRA)www.mra.orgVolunteer organization dedicated to saving lives through rescue andsafety education.National Association for Search and Rescue (NASAR)703-222-6277 www.nasar.orgMembership organization furthering professional, literary and scientificknowledge and training in rescue fields.National Park Service (NPS)202-208-6843 www.nps.govFederal organization that oversees national parks and what happensin them.American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE)847-699-2929 www.asse.orgAmerica’s oldest and largest professional safety organization forprofessionals managing, supervising and consulting on safety, health,and environmental issues.National Safety Council (NSC)630-285-1121 www.nsc.orgA membership organization dedicated to protecting life and promotinghealth.Society of Professional Rope Access Technicians (SPRAT)www.sprat.orgResource for information, networking, and support for companies andworkers who use on-the-job rope access techniques.American Alpine Club (AAC)303-384-0110 www.americanalpineclub.orgFounded in 1902 the AAC is the leading US organization devoted tomountaineering, climbing, and the multitude of issues facing climbers.PMI Classic, and many other products in our catalog, are third party tested byUnderwriters Laboratories to NFPA, CE, and Cordage Institute standards.Access Fund303-545-6772 www.accessfund.orgA national, non-profit organization dedicated to keeping climbingareas open and conserving the climbing environment.130 Professional Resources