AS/NZS ISO 22846.2:2020

AS/NZS ISO 22846.2:2020 Rope access systems Code of practice

Preface

Foreword

Introduction

1 Scope

2 Terms and definitions

3 General

4 Management

4.1 Underlying principles

4.2 Management systems

4.3 Planning

4.4 Hazard identification and risk assessment

4.5 Hazards specific to a rope access method or work task

4.6 Method statements

4.7 Operating process

4.8 Worksite classification

4.9 Supervision

4.10 Levels of rope access operative skills

4.11 Use of tools and equipment

4.12 Practices

4.13 Communications

4.14 Pre-work checking and checks at the start of each day

4.15 End of a shift

4.16 Termination of a job

4.17 Record keeping and review

4.18 Document availability

5 Personnel

5.1 Selection

5.1.1 Suitability

5.1.2 Personal attributes

5.1.3 Levels of responsibility

5.1.4 Classification of operatives

5.1.5 Selection criteria

5.2 Competence

5.3 Training and assessment

5.4 Experience

5.5 Competence levels

5.5.1 Knowledge of equipment

5.5.2 Rope access manager competence

5.5.3 Competence of rope access supervisor

5.6 Rope access team size

6 Equipment

6.1 General

6.2 Limits of equipment use and compatibility

6.3 Standards and legal requirements

6.4 Specific criteria for the selection of rope access equipment

6.4.1 Body supports (harnesses) for use in rope access

6.4.2 Ropes for use as anchor lines

6.4.3 Helmets

6.4.4 Lanyards

6.4.5 Connectors

6.4.6 Descending devices

6.4.7 Back-up devices

6.4.8 Ascenders

6.4.9 Pulleys

6.4.10 Other devices

6.4.11 Work seats

6.4.12 Selection of personal protective equipment to protect against risks other than falls from height

6.5 Equipment marking and traceability

6.6 Records of equipment usage

6.7 Inspection

6.7.1 General

6.7.2 Types of inspection

6.8 Care and cleaning

6.9 Maintenance

6.10 Storage

6.11 Retiring equipment

6.12 Records

7 Working methods

7.1 General

7.2 Safety

7.3 Access system

7.4 Back-up system

7.5 Specific techniques commonly used in rope access (non-exhaustive)

7.5.1 Descent

7.5.2 Ascent

7.5.3 Passing re-anchors

7.5.4 Deviation

7.5.5 Passing a knot

7.5.6 Changing from one rope to another

7.6 Rigging and rope management

7.7 Rigging considerations

7.7.1 Starting work

7.7.2 Exclusion zones

7.7.3 Anchors

7.7.4 Knots

7.7.5 General issues concerning working on rope (anchor line)

8 Emergency situations

8.1 General

8.2 Suspension intolerance (suspension trauma)

9 Welfare

Annex A (informative) Recommended competence requirements

Annex B (informative) Recommended minimum knowledge for management of rope access workplaces

Annex C (informative) Additional techniques

Annex D (informative) Anchor loads

Annex E (informative) Suspension intolerance (formerly known as suspension trauma)

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