Title: +038=627.001-##001T_03-Fasadevasksystem NorAcon - International Code of Practice (ICOP).pdf
IRATA International code of practice for industrial rope access Part 2 of 5: Detailed guidance2.4Competence2.4.1 Rope access work can only be carried out in a reliably safe manner where people are competent. To be considered competent, a rope access technician needs to have sufficient professional or technical training, knowledge, actual experience and authority to enable them to:a) carry out their assigned duties at the level of responsibility allocated to them;b) understand potential hazards related to the work under consideration and be able to carry outappropriate workmate rescue procedures;c) detect technical defects or omissions in their work and equipment, recognize implications for health and safety caused by such defects or omissions, and be able to specify a remedial action to mitigate those implications.2.4.2Rope access technicians should have adequate skill and experience to:a) understand the limitations of their level of training with regard to work practices;