Title: +038=627.001-##001T_03-Fasadevasksystem NorAcon - International Code of Practice (ICOP).pdf
To prevent excessive exposure of the sun to the eyes, it is recommended that sunglasses O.5.4.6.1 or safety sunglasses, as required, are worn. These should have high UVA and UVB protection (as close as possible to 100 %) and should include side panels.O.5.4.6.2 Even when working in the shade or under overhead protection, rope access technicians should continue to use sun-protective clothing and sunscreen for maximum protection.O.5.4.6.3 Employers should actively assist the protection of rope access technicians against excessive exposure to UV radiation, e.g. by:a)where possible, avoiding the scheduling of work outdoors when exposure to sunlight and, therefore, UV radiation is at its greatest;b)considering reducing the length of a rope access technician’s work period to minimize exposure to UV radiation, e.g. by job rotation;c)ensuring that rope access technicians are wearing adequate protective clothing and that appropriate sunscreens are being used and applied regularly;d)