- Communication Plan
11.1. An effective communication plan shall be established prior to beginning work and shall remain effective for all the time that work is actively
taking place.
11.Communication Plan
11.2. Electronic communication systems should be utilized.
- Communication Plan
11.2.1. These communication systems shall be compatible with the work environment.
- Communication Plan
11.3. Hand or whistle signals shall be reviewed prior to beginning work to ensure understanding by all members of the work team.
- Rope Access Systems
12.1. Anchorage Systems
- Rope Access Systems
12.1.1. Anchorage systems used as the primary support within a main or backup system shall have a minimum strength of either 12 kN (2700 lbf), or two times the maximum arrest force of the backup system when used in accordance with manufacturer specifications, whichever is greater.
- Rope Access Systems
12.1.2. A minimum of two anchorage systems shall be used to establish the main and backup systems.
- Rope Access Systems
12.1.2.1. One anchorage may be used to establish multiple anchorage systems.
- Rope Access Systems
12.1.2.2. Main and backup systems should utilize independent anchorage systems.
- Rope Access Systems
12.1.3. Anchorage systems shall accommodate the range of direction of pull.
- Rope Access Systems
12.1.4. Anchorage systems shall be protected appropriately.
- Rope Access Systems
12.1.5 . Load-sharing Anchorage Systems
- Rope Access Systems
12.1.5.1.. Load-sharing Anchorage Systems
- Rope Access Systems
12.1.5.1.1. Utilize multiple anchorages to achieve the required anchorage system strength.
- Rope Access Systems
12.1.5.1.2. Achieve a desired direction of pull or fall line.
- Rope Access Systems
12.1.5.2. Load-sharing anchorage systems should distribute forces appropriately between the anchorages.
- Rope Access Systems
12.1.5.3. A table of loads applied to anchorage systems where the forces are distributed equally based on the interior angle is provide din Table 1.
- Rope Access Systems
12.1.6. Directional Anchorage Systems
- Rope Access Systems
12.1.6.1. The minimum strength of a directional anchorage system is determined by:
- Rope Access Systems
12.1.6.1.1. The interior angle created by the rope passing through the directional anchorage system.
- Rope Access Systems
12.1.6.1.2. The anticipated load.
- Rope Access Systems
12.1.6.2. A table of loads applied to a directional anchorage system based on the interior angle is provided in Table 2.
- Rope Access Systems
12.2. Two-Rope Systems
- Rope Access Systems
12.2.1. Two-rope systems should be installed in a manner that minimizes lateral movement along sharp and/or abrasive surfaces.
-
1. Purpose, Scope, Exceptions8
-
2. Rope Access Program Management9
-
3. Rope Access Program Requirements27
-
4. Responsibilities of the Rope Access Supervisor30
-
5. Responsibilities of the Rope Access Technician23
-
6. Training and Certification14
-
7. Experience Documentation26
-
8. Work Teams and Supervision7
-
9.Access Work Plan48
-
10. Work Zones3
-
11. Communication Plan25
-
12. Rope Access Systems42
-
13. Rope Access Equipment67
-
14. Tools, Work Equipment12
-
15. Use of Suspended Work Platforms in Conjunction with Rope Access3
-
16. Rescue and Emergency Services14
-
17. Post-Job Debriefs and Accident Reporting6
