Title: +038=627.001-##001T_03-Fasadevasksystem NorAcon - International Code of Practice (ICOP).pdf
Annex A gives advice and other information that could be relevant to users of rope access methods and is one of a number of informative annexes in Part 3 of this code of practice. This informative annex should be read in conjunction with other parts of this code of practice, should not be used in isolation and is not intended to be exhaustive. For further advice, readers should refer to relevant specialist publications.A.1GeneralA.1.1 This informative annex is intended to assist rope access companies in their duty to carry out appropriate risk assessments. Risk assessment is also known by other names, e.g. job safety analysis, but for simplicity is referred to throughout this annex as risk assessment.A.1.2 A risk assessment is a careful, systematic examination of the hazards in the place of work that could cause harm to people or damage to plant or property. It should be done before the work takes place and before the work and rope access equipment are selected.A.1.3For clarification: