Title: +038=627.001-##001T_03-Fasadevasksystem NorAcon - International Code of Practice (ICOP).pdf
Adverse weather should be considered when carrying out a risk assessment for a given O.1.2 task. There should be a risk assessment that specifically takes the relevant environmental conditions into account, as well as the nature of the task and the nature of the site – see Part 3, Annex B for information on risk assessments. Risk assessment should be ongoing as well as initial and should take account of changing environmental conditions. Rope access work should not be undertaken when the environmental conditions are such that they would pose an unacceptable risk to the personnel involved.There should be a rescue plan, and appropriate emergency equipment and resourcesO.1.3 should be in place or readily accessible.O.1.4 The environmental conditions covered in Annex O can affect the number of consecutive hours that a rope access technician could be expected to work safely. Employers should be aware that, in such conditions, periods of consecutive working might need to be reduced.