Code of practice for the use of rope access methods for industrial purposes

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

30-09-2013

Language(s)

English

Published date

31-10-2009

Publisher

British Standards Institution

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Legislation
5 Principles for a safe and effective system
   of work using rope access methods
6 Selection of operatives
7 Training, welfare and supervision of operatives
8 Selection of equipment
9 Certification, marking and traceability of equipment
10 Procedures for inspection of equipment
11 Inspection, care and maintenance of equipment
12 Methods of work
Annexes
Annex A (informative) - Typical method of descending and
        ascending using rope access techniques
Annex B (informative) - Equipment inspection checklist
Annex C (informative) - Harness comfort and adjustability
        test
Annex D (informative) - Suspension intolerance (formerly
        known as suspension trauma)
Annex E (informative) - Additional information and
        guidance on the selection and use of anchor
        devices conforming to BS EN 795:1997, Class A1,
        for rope access
Annex F (informative) - The effect of wind speed and
        working height on available working times
Annex G (informative) - Useful addresses
Bibliography
Index

Provides recommendations and guidance on the use of rope access methods for work at height.

Committee	PH/5
DevelopmentNote	Supersedes BS 7985(2002). (11/2009)
DocumentType	Standard
Pages	84
PublisherName	British Standards Institution
Status	Superseded
Supersedes	BS 7985:2002

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