Professional rope access : a guide to working safely at height

Guides the reader in the development and maintenance of a rope access program -Provides comprehensive guidance for employers, safety managers and rope access technicians to develop, maintain, and manage a rope access program -Offers specific guidance for writing a comprehensive managed fall protecti...

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Main Author: McCurley, Loui, 1965- (Author)
Format: eBook
Language: English
Published: Hoboken, New Jersey : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., [2016]
Subjects:
Falls (Accidents) > Prevention.
Rappelling > Safety measures.
Building > Safety measures.
Falls (Accidents)
elektronické knihy
electronic books
ISBN: 9781119085416
1119085411
9781119085447
1119085446
9781119085423
111908542X
9781523110353
152311035X
9781118859605
111885960X
Physical Description: 1 online resource

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100 1 |a McCurley, Loui,  |d 1965-  |e author.  |1 https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PCjxqfVpqV7jqy4Tt8YFKr3 
245 1 0 |a Professional rope access :  |b a guide to working safely at height /  |c Loui McCurley. 
264 1 |a Hoboken, New Jersey :  |b John Wiley & Sons, Inc.,  |c [2016] 
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504 |a Includes bibliographical references and index. 
506 |a Plný text je dostupný pouze z IP adres počítačů Univerzity Tomáše Bati ve Zlíně nebo vzdáleným přístupem pro zaměstnance a studenty 
520 |a Guides the reader in the development and maintenance of a rope access program -Provides comprehensive guidance for employers, safety managers and rope access technicians to develop, maintain, and manage a rope access program -Offers specific guidance for writing a comprehensive managed fall protection plan that includes rope access -Thoroughly describes how to perform specific rope access maneuvers that can be used to offer greater safety when working at height -Shows how a well-managed rope access program can be used as a tool to get more work accomplished at a lower cost and with greater efficiency than conventional methods can achieve -Discusses and clarifies unique distinctions of equipment for rope access, as compared with equipment for fall arrest, positioning, and restraint. 
505 0 |a Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- Notes on Contributors -- Foreword -- Your Success -- Preface -- How to use this book -- Section 1 Planning for Rope Access -- Chapter 1 What Is Rope Access? -- 1-1 Introduction -- Why Choose Rope Access? -- 1-2 Foundation and Evolution of Rope Access -- The Modern Rope Access System -- Skills Required for Modern Rope Access Workers -- 1-3 Rope Access Compared/Contrasted with Other Disciplines -- Rope Access Contrasted with Recreational Rappelling -- Rope Access Contrasted with Controlled Descent -- Rope Access Contrasted with Rope Descent Techniques -- Rope Access Contrasted with Bosun's Chairs -- Rope Access Backup Contrasted with Other Backup Systems -- Where Modern Rope Access Has Landed-The Bus You Take to Work -- 1-4 Compatibility and Work Safety -- Fall Restraint -- Fall Arrest -- Fall Containment Systems -- Suspended Scaffolds -- Aerial Platforms and Man Baskets -- 1-5 Special Techniques -- Aid Climbing -- Lead Climbing -- 1-6 Practical Application of Rope Access -- 1-7 Summary -- Chapter 2 Rope Access and the Comprehensive Managed Fall Protection Plan -- 2-1 Protecting Workers at Height -- 2-2 Comprehensive Managed Fall Protection -- Policy Statement -- Staff Responsibilities -- Fall Hazard Survey -- 2-3 Hierarchy of Fall Protection -- Types of Active Protection-Harness-Based Solutions -- Choosing a System of Protection -- 2-4 Rope Access Work Plan -- System Requirements -- Safety in Rope Access Operations -- Work Practices -- 2-5 Summary -- Chapter 3 Personnel Selection and Training -- 3-1 Introduction -- 3-2 Personnel Qualifications -- Aptitude for Rope Access -- 3-3 Team Organization and Competencies -- Technician Skills and Responsibilities -- Supervisor Skills and Responsibilities -- Program Manager Skills and Responsibilities -- 3-4 Training and Certification -- Training Records. 
505 8 |a Training Outline -- Advanced Levels of Certification -- Rope Access Certification Bodies -- 3-5 Summary -- Chapter 4 Equipment for Rigging -- 4-1 Equipment for Rigging Rope Access Systems -- 4-2 How to Choose Equipment for Rigging in Life Safety Situations -- 4-3 The Difference Between Personal Equipment and Rigging Equipment -- 4-4 Rigging Equipment for Fall Arrest -- 4-5 Rigging Equipment for Cranes Versus Rigging Used in Rope Access -- 4-6 Rigging Equipment for Suspended Scaffolds -- 4-7 Rigging Equipment for Rescue -- 4-8 Rope -- 4-9 Connectors -- 4-10 Hardware -- 4-11 Mechanical Anchorage Connectors -- 4-12 Anchor Slings -- 4-13 Summary -- Chapter 5 Personal Equipment for Rope Access -- 5-1 Introduction -- 5-2 Essential Requirements -- 5-3 Harnesses -- 5-4 A Note About Comfort Seats (Seatboards) -- 5-5 Helmets -- 5-6 Lanyards -- 5-7 Connectors -- 5-8 Descending Devices -- 5-9 Rope Access Backup Devices -- 5-10 Ascenders -- 5-11 Gloves -- 5-12 Clothing and Personal Wear -- 5-13 OTHER PPE -- 5-14 Equipment Traceability and Recordkeeping -- 5-15 Summary -- Section 2 Skills for the Rope Access Technician -- Chapter 6 Rigging Concepts -- 6-1 Principles at Work in a System -- Gravity -- Friction -- Angles -- Vector Forces -- 6-2 Using the Principles -- Mechanical Advantage -- Load Ratios -- Safety Factors -- 6-3 Summary -- Chapter 7 Rope Terminations and Anchorages -- 7-1 Rope and Knot Terminology -- 7-2 Rope Terminations -- 7-3 Manufactured Terminations -- 7-4 Knots -- Stopper Knots -- End-of-Line Knots -- Midline Knots -- Knots (Bends) That Join Two Ropes -- Knot Safety -- Hitches -- 7-5 Knots and Rope Strength -- 7-6 Anchorages -- Classifications of Anchorages -- Anchorage System Performance -- Positioning the Anchorage System -- Back-Ties -- Direct Attachment -- Load Sharing Anchor Systems -- Angles in Anchor Systems -- Change of Direction. 
505 8 |a 7-7 Summary -- Chapter 8 Rope Access Systems -- 8-1 Compatibility -- 8-2 Access System -- 8-3 Backup System -- 8-4 Attachment to Technician's Harness -- 8-5 Pull-through Systems -- Pull-Through with Ground Anchor -- Top Anchor Pull-Through with Knot -- 8-6 Changing the Fall Line -- Directional Deviation -- Rebelay (Re-anchor) Systems -- Well-Being of the Technician -- 8-7 Summary -- Chapter 9 Descending -- 9-1 Introduction -- 9-2 Choosing a Descender -- 9-3 Choosing a Rope for Descent -- 9-4 Rigging for Descent -- 9-5 Getting on Rope -- 9-6 Managing the Descent -- 9-7 Tending the Backup Device -- 9-8 Passing a Knot -- 9-9 Passing a Deviation Anchor -- 9-10 Passing a Rebelay -- 9-11 Landing -- 9-12 Summary -- Chapter 10 Ascending -- 10-1 Selecting Ascenders -- Handled Ascenders -- Chest Ascender -- 10-2 The Complete Ascending System -- Rigging the Chest Ascender -- Rigging the Handled Ascender -- 10-3 Managing the Ascent -- 10-4 Changeovers -- Changeover from Ascending System to Descending System -- Using a Descender for Ascent -- Rope-to-Rope Transfer -- Passing a Knot in the Ropes While on Ascent -- Negotiating an Edge or Obstruction While on Ascent -- Passing a Deviation -- Passing a Re-anchor (Rebelay) on Ascent -- Transitioning Off Rope from Ascent, Onto a Platform -- 10-5 Summary -- Chapter 11 Advanced Techniques -- 11-1 Belays -- 11-2 Aid Climbing -- 11-3 Lead Climbing -- 11-4 Climbing with Twin Lanyards -- 11-5 Raising and Lowering Systems -- 11-6 Systems for Lowering -- 11-7 Systems for Raising -- 11-8 Cross-haul -- 11-9 Tensioned Ropes -- 11-10 Multiple Simultaneous Systems -- 11-11 Powered Assist Systems -- 11-12 Summary -- Chapter 12 Use of Powered Rope Access Devices -- 12-1 Precautions -- 12-2 Configuring the Device into the System -- 12-3 Configuration 1 (Sit on Top) -- 12-4 Configuration (Suspend Beneath). 
505 8 |a 12-5 Using the Device from a Fixed Position -- 12-6 Additional Considerations -- 12-7 Care and Maintenance -- 12-8 Summary -- Chapter 13 Rescue -- 13-1 Rope Access and Rescue -- 13-2 The Rescue Preplan -- 13-3 Self-Rescue -- 13-4 Coworker-Assisted Rescue -- 13-5 Noncommittal Rescue and Prerigging for Rescue -- 13-6 Co-Worker Assisted Rescue from Descent -- 13-7 Rescue from Ascent -- 13-8 Challenging Rescues -- 13-9 Standby Rescue -- 13-10 Professional Versus Coworker-Assisted Rescue -- 13-11 Conclusion -- Section 3 Program Administration -- Chapter 14 Developing a Rope Access Plan -- 14-1 Working Safely at Heights -- Harness-Based Works -- Fall Arrest -- Work Positioning -- Rope Access -- 14-2 Necessary Elements of a Rope Access Program -- Rescue -- One Rope or Two? -- Avoid the Fall -- Team Works -- Team Documentation -- 14-3 Work in a System -- Supervisor -- Suitable Management -- Summary -- Chapter 15 Developing a Policy Statement -- 15-1 Questions to Consider -- 15-2 Putting it all Together -- 15-3 Congratulations! -- Chapter 16 Writing a Work Order -- Summary -- Chapter 17 Establishing a Work Plan -- 17-1 Summary -- Chapter 18 Performing a Job Hazard Analysis -- 18-1 The Process -- 18-2 Content -- 18-3 Using the JHA -- 18-4 Summary -- Chapter 19 Fall Hazard Survey/Assessment -- 19-1 Conducting the Survey -- 19-2 Survey Contents -- 19-3 Using the Survey -- 19-4 Fall Hazard Mitigation -- 19-5 Summary -- Chapter 20 Creating a Rescue Preplan -- 20-1 Emergency Response Planning -- 20-2 Fall Rescue Planning -- 20-3 Coordination with External Resources -- 20-4 Summary -- Chapter 21 Training Records -- 21-1 Certification Records -- 21-2 Technician Records -- 21-3 Employer Records -- 21-4 Program Administrator Training -- Chapter 22 Equipment Inspection and Care -- 22-1 Specifying Equipment -- 22-2 Placing Equipment into Service. 
505 8 |a 22-3 Equipment Inspection -- 22-4 Cleaning -- 22-5 Retirement -- Chapter 23 Rope Access Program Audit -- 23-1 Components of an Audit -- 23-2 Management -- 23-3 Practices -- 23-4 Equipment Management -- 23-5 Recordkeeping -- 23-6 Summary -- Knowledge Check -- Glossary -- Index -- EULA. 
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