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PQ500-1 1-Sep-15
5. The employer shall use trained Rope Access Workers and/or Technicians to conduct all work on line.
6. The employer shall adhere to the overall safety requirements as outlined in the this proposal.
15.1.
Duties of Level 1 Rope Access Workers
1. Equipment inspection and care
2. Inspect and insure anchor points are safe
3. Use equipment properly
4. Recognize hazard and access zones
5. Communicate any warnings
6. Perform self-rescue
7. Utilize appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
15.2.
Duties of Level 2 Rope Access Technician
1. Inspect equipment.
2.
Inspect and insure anchor points are safe and construct safe anchor systems.
3. Use equipment properly.
4. Construct, Inspect and analyze safe rope systems
5. Recognize and mitigate any hazards created by the work being done.
6. Identify and mark Access and Hazard Zone(s).
7. Communicate any warnings.
8. Perform self-rescue.
9. Utilize appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
10. Supervise Rope Access Worker or Workers were appropriate
15.3.
Duties of Rope Access Attendant (May be Level 1, 2, or 3)
1. Monitor the Rope Access Technician / Worker
2. Communicate with the Rope Access Technician / Worker
3. Monitor Access and Hazard zones as appropriate
4. Initiate, perform or assist in retrieval if applicable
5. Alert the rescue service as soon as the Rope Access Attendant recognizes there may be a problem endangering the
Rope Access Technician / Worker
6. Utilize appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
7. Perform other duties as assigned as long as they do not interfere with the above duties of the Rope Access
Attendant.
15.4.
Duties of Level 3 Rope Access Supervisor
1. Designate Access, Hazard and Safe Zones.
2. Ensure only qualified personnel are assigned on-line work
3. Ensure the work is properly supervised and regularly monitored to verify that work continues in a safe manner
4. Document employee work experience
5. Prepare or approve the access permit
6. Determine that conditions are safe for on-line work
7. Ensure that all employees on site are wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
8.
Determine that the rescue service is available and the means to summon them are operable.
Summary of Contents for PQ 500-1
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