SCHEDULE 6REQUIREMENTS FOR PERSONAL FALL PROTECTION SYSTEMS
PART 3additional requirements for rope access and positioning techniques
1
A rope access or positioning technique shall be used only if –
a
subject to paragraph 3, it involves a system comprising at least two separately anchored lines, of which one (“the working line”) is used as a means of access, egress and support and the other is the safety line;
b
the user is provided with a suitable harness and is connected by it to the working line and the safety line;
c
the working line is equipped with safe means of ascent and descent and has a self-locking system to prevent the user falling should he lose control of his movements; and
d
the safety line is equipped with a mobile fall protection system which is connected to and travels with the user of the system.
2
Taking the risk assessment into account and depending in particular on the duration of the job and the ergonomic constraints, provision must be made for a seat with appropriate accessories.
3
The system may comprise a single rope where –
a
a risk assessment has demonstrated that the use of a second line would entail higher risk to persons; and
b
appropriate measures have been taken to ensure safety.