Harness???
We didn't even know what one was back in those days. Climb rails 2 or 3 floors with no fall protection 50 stories up, just to hang a chocker.
I'm delighted that safety has moved to the fore front on a lot of these issues, and safer methods for heavy repair have been implemented.
And I don't missing turning back cables, and dealing with hot babbit, not one bit. Hooray for the new shackles!!!!