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 Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
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
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9781119085416
1119085411
9781119085447
1119085446
9781119085423
111908542X
9781523110353
152311035X
9781118859605
111885960X
Physical Description1 online resource

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Table of Contents:
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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).
  • 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.
  • 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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