"So many of my friends died doing that kind of work, " he says, explaining that nido hunters disdain safety harnesses.

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The masons wore leather safety harnesses, and their daily wine was diluted by a third with water (a mixture usually reserved for pregnant women).

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On the deck the crew of the R Tucker Thompson are helping other passengers into safety harnesses, so they too can fulfil the childhood fantasy of climbing the rigging.

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He suffered broken bones and detached retinas, but out of these wild rides - by December 1954, Stapp had volunteered for 29 rocket sled deceleration and windblast experiments - came improved helmets, arm and leg restraints, better aircraft seats, stronger safety harnesses and techniques for positioning the body to help absorb powerful forces.

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An investigation by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) found that a risk assessment by the company stated that harnesses and lanyards should have been used, but this was not followed.

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