You may be the type of person that is bored in your current job and you are looking for a new adventure when it comes to work. Boredom is often down to the fact that you no longer find your job challenging or that you feel that there is nothing new for you to achieve. For those of you that are looking for a job with an adrenaline rush, then you may consider working at height. These roles require you to wear harnessing equipment which can be purchased from full body harness suppliers. These jobs also require you to not be afraid of heights and have nerves of steel. We will outline a few top jobs that require full body harnessing as well what qualification you will need for these jobs and your potential earning (all stats in US Dollars).
- Lighting Technician
The role of a lighting technician can be fairly standard, however there are roles within the industry which are far more interesting. For example, you may be asked to light a stage of a musical artist or complete some stadium lighting. Obviously, these roles appear to be fairly glamorous as you may be rubbing shoulders with the stars, however there is a need for full body harnessing as you may encounter working at height in these roles. In order to become a lighting technician, you may need a relevant degree however some employees may consider you if you have high school education which can be sufficient to get you trained for the role. As a lighting technician you can look to earn $42,000 each year.
- Steel Workers
Inherently, steel work is dangerous as generally steel is used in heavy industry. If you really are looking for an adrenaline filled job then this is the job for you, as there will be times when you work off the side of a bridge to repair or reinforce structures. As you can appreciate some of these structures may be large or tall and therefore you will need to made of strong stuff! The way to get into the role of a steel worker is usually via an apprenticeship and gain the relevant certification. As this job carries a number of dangers, the pay does reflect this as you can command around $57,000.
- Roofer
A full body harness will be required in the role of a roofer as you will spend the majority of your working time working at height. You will need to be able to be comfortable working at height and to become qualified you will have needed to have technical training to ensure that you have all the relevant certification to be able to work on people’s home as well businesses. You have the potential to earn around $40,000 each year.
- Firefighters
If firefighters need to work at height they will be required to wear full body harnessing. For example, if you are attending to a fire on a tall building you may be required to scale ladders and use harnessing. To become a firefighter, you will usually require some form of high school qualification to show that you are at literate and numerate. You will also need to pass written and physical examinations for you to be able to be considered in the firefighting industry. Earnings for a firefighter are around $48,000.
- Rock Climbing Instructor
Rock climbing instructors have an important role in the industry of climbing. They are responsible for teaching those who want to start climbing the basics and they are also able to teach mountain rescue teams train in their field. Obviously with rock climbing, safety is paramount and using full body harnessing is crucial. You will need to gain the relevant certification to become a rock-climbing instructor. You are likely to earn approximately $18-$19 per hour.
- Wind Turbine Technician
The role of a wind turbine technician is increasing in popularity due to the ever-increasing need of greener energy sources. Whether it’s the first installation of a wind turbine or troubleshooting a malfunction, you will need to regularly work at height and therefore need full body harnessing equipment. To become a wind turbine technician, you will need to have studied at a higher level i.e. degree standard in order to earn the salary of $52,000.
- Glaziers
It may be something that you’ve never consider but a window glazier is a job that is in demand, particularly for glaziers who are happy to work at height. If for example a skyscraper needs a new window/windows, then you will need to be wearing full body harnessing whilst on the job. To become a glazier, you will need to have basic qualification (high school standard.) You will also need to have undertaken a 4-5-year apprenticeship. Your earning potential could be $47,000 each year.
- Window Cleaners
In general, a window cleaner may not need a full body harness. However, if you are cleaning windows at height e.g. buildings such as skyscrapers, you will require full body harness equipment. The salary of a standard window cleaner may not be as much as some of the other roles mentioned here ($11,00 each year). However, window cleaners that clean tall buildings such as skyscrapers can earn $200 a day.
- Scaffolders
The role of a scaffolder can be dangerous and this is the reason why full body harnessing may be required. For instance, in a situation where a scaffolder needs to work on a building which is tall i.e. apartment block. As a scaffolder you need to have training in the use of the relevant apparatus. Earnings for a scaffolder are approximately $36,000.
It is clear that there are a number of jobs out there can be seen as more ‘exciting’ but do require you to wear full body harnessing in order to protect yourself from potentially dangerous situations, so be safe out there, adventurers!