Title: +038=627.001-##001T_03-Fasadevasksystem NorAcon - International Code of Practice (ICOP).pdf
2.7.1.5.3Fall arrest equipmentIf the planned method of work is such that should the user lose controlled physical contact with the working surface there would be a significant free fall (outside the normal bounds of rope access, e.g. lead climbing, see 2.11.16), it is necessary to choose fall arrest equipment. This includes an appropriate full body harness and a system that limits the impact load to an acceptable level. This level varies internationally between 4 kN and 8 kN. Maximum impact loads are usually controlled by the use of commercially made energy absorbers. For more information on fall arrest, see Annex L.© IRATA InternationalPart 2: page 22 of 682014-Jul-01IRATA International code of practice for industrial rope access Part 2 of 5: Detailed guidance2.7.1.6Limits of equipment use and compatibility