Title: +038=627.001-##001T_03-Fasadevasksystem NorAcon - International Code of Practice (ICOP).pdf
Any special precautions required should be put into effect (e.g. standby boat alerted;2.11.7.3 radio check; gas checks; noxious chemicals check; work on or near hot surfaces).2.11.7.4 Rope access technicians should carefully examine their own equipment, e.g. harnesses; anchor line devices; device lanyards; connectors, before starting work, to ensure it is in good condition. This is known as pre-use checking. The rope access safety supervisor should ensure this occurs. This checking should continue during the course of the job. In addition, there should be a further check by another member of the team, known as buddy checking, to ensure, for example, that each other’s harness buckles are correctly fastened and adjusted, that device lanyards and anchor lanyards are attached correctly and that connectors are fastened correctly. Buddy checking by team members is good practice and should be continued throughout the day, including: