Step unit with fall arrest capability

A step unit with fall arrest capability for use in climbing a utility structure, the step comprising:

• a rod member comprising a first rod, a second rod and a connecting portion, wherein the connecting portion is integrally attached to one end portion of the first rod and to one end portion of the second rod to form the rod member having a shape of substantially a letter L, and wherein the other end portion of the first rod has a threaded surface;
• and
• a step member having a shape of a generally hollow cylinder having an internal cylindrical surface defining a bore longitudinally formed therethrough, wherein a diameter of the bore is configured for the first rod to be smoothly inserted through, the step member comprising:
• a head section at one end portion;
• a guide section at the other end portion;
• a shank section contiguous to the head section;
• a flange section integrally attached between the shank section and the guide section;
• and
• a loop section, one end portion of which is integrally attached to the flange section and the other end portion of which is integrally attached to the shank section, to provide an opening defined by the loop section and a part of the shank section between the two end portions of the loop section.