Title: +038=627.001-##001T_03-Fasadevasksystem NorAcon - International Code of Practice (ICOP).pdf
2.10.2.13 It is essential to avoid contact with any chemical that could affect the performance of the equipment. These include all acids and strong caustic substances (e.g. vehicle battery acid, bleach, drilling chemicals and products of combustion). The equipment should be withdrawn from service if contact does occur or is even suspected. Vigilance is necessary as contamination can come from unusual sources. In a climbing fatality in France, the effect of formic acid emitted by ants was cited as part of the reason for the failure of the climbing rope.2.10.2.14 Deterioration in ropes from contact with chemicals, or from mechanical damage, is often localized and not obvious, and can be missed during inspection. Chemical deterioration is often not© IRATA InternationalPart 2: page 46 of 682014-Jul-01IRATA International code of practice for industrial rope access Part 2 of 5: Detailed guidance