Title: +038=627.001-##001T_03-Fasadevasksystem NorAcon - International Code of Practice (ICOP).pdf
2.11.3.1.9 Anchor lines are particularly vulnerable to damage caused by abrasion, cutting, melting or chemical contamination. Damage can be exacerbated by vertical or horizontal movement of the anchor lines, especially when they are under load, such as when a rope access technician is ascending, descending, making sideways movements or in a fall. Contact with any potentially hazardous surface should be avoided but, where this is not possible, e.g. where it is not possible to rig a free hang, it is essential that anchor lines are adequately protected. For more information on edge and anchor line protectors and protection, see 2.7.10 and 2.11.3.2.2.11.3.1.10 Damage by chemical contamination is often not easily noticed, so frequent and assiduous checking is strongly recommended when working in areas where the risk of contamination by chemicals is suspected, see 2.10.2. For information on the resistance to chemicals of some man- made fibres, see Part 3, Annex J.