6. Training and Certification

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6. Training and Certification

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6.1. Rope Access Training

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6.1.1. Rope access training shall be provided to all rope access technicians and prospective personnel, at a minimum, in a manner consistent with Rope Access Certification Requirements.

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6.1.2. Additional rope access training for specific work environments shall be provided as appropriate.

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6.1.2.1. Additional rope access training may be provided at the worksite.

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6.1.3. Refresher training should be provided on an annual basis.

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6.1.3.1. Refresher training may be provided at the worksite.

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6.1.4. Rope access technicians who have not been engaged in rope access work for six months or more should receive suitable training before returning to work.

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6.2. Rope Access Certification

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6. Training an Certification

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6.2.1. Rope access certifications should be maintained in accordance with Rope Access Certification Requirements.

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6.3. Additional Training and Certifications

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6.3.1. Rope access technicians shall have training in fail protection systems used during the course of work.

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6.3.1.1. Fall protection training shall meet the requirements of the presiding regulatory authority where work is undertaken.

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6.3.2. Rope access technicians shall have first aid training appropriate to the environment where work is undertaken.

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6.3.3. Additional training and certifications for specific work environments shall be provided as required by the presiding regulatory authority, industry, client, or employer.