Title: +038=627.001-##001T_03-Fasadevasksystem NorAcon - International Code of Practice (ICOP).pdf
Rope access systems should be configured and used in such a way to prevent falls. Nevertheless, consideration should be given to the unlikely event of a fall, e.g. in the case of incorrect use or failure of a piece of equipment. Some of the points below are made in other sections of this code of practice but are repeated here for reinforcement. Rope access systems should be configured to ensure:a) any potential fall distance is minimized, e.g. slack in the anchor lines is avoided or minimized (forinformation on fall factors, fall distances and associated risks, see Part 3, Annex Q);b) adequate clearance distance is provided, so that the rope access technician is prevented from impacting with the ground or obstacle in the path of a fall (e.g. allow for the extension of an energy absorber during deployment or elongation of the safety line);c) any swing fall (pendulum) is kept to an acceptable minimum;d)