Learn your knots here.We usually only use what I call a "scaffold hitch"Its a basic slip knot on the end with one or two half hitches about a foot from the end of what you are rigging.HOWEVER... If YOU NEED TO TIE A LIFE LINE CHECK WITH YOUR SAFETY DIRECTOR,SUPERVISOR,OR COMPENTENT PERSON FOR THIER RECOMENDED KNOTS AND PROCEDURES, BEFORE YOU PUT YOUR LIFE OR SOMEONE ELSES ON THE END OF THAT ROPE!!!![Click on pictures below to enlarge that image]