Title: +038=627.001-##001T_03-Fasadevasksystem NorAcon - International Code of Practice (ICOP).pdf
Equipment subjected to a high impact force, e.g. in a fall or by a load being dropped on2.10.1.7 to it, should be withdrawn immediately from use.It is recommended that rope access equipment, indeed any personal fall protection2.10.1.8 equipment, is not subjected to proof load testing by the user.2.10.2Equipment manufactured from man-made fibres2.10.2.1 All equipment manufactured from man-made fibres, e.g. ropes; webbing; harnesses; lanyards, should be chosen, used and inspected with particular care as it is susceptible to varying types and amount of damage, some of it not very easy to identify.Man-made fibres used in equipment for rope access are usually polyamide or polyester. 2.10.2.2 Materials other than polyamide or polyester might be more suitable for certain working conditions but all have their limitations. Examples are: