Professional Rope Access

Name: Professional Rope Access | A Guide To Working Safely at Height
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A Guide To Working Safely at Height

Loui McCurley(Autor*in)

Wiley (Verlag)

Erschienen am 18. Mai 2016

376 Seiten

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Inhalt

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
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