Training and certification 28.1.5(1) Before allowing a worker to perform rope access work, an employer
must ensure that the worker
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(a) has received training in the safe use of a rope access system,
including, as appropriate to the work being done, the safe work
practices, skills and practical experience hours set out in either
of the following groups of publications:
(i) International Code of Practice (2014) and Training Assessment and Certification Scheme (2015), published by
IRATA,
(ii) Safe Practices for Rope Access Work (2017) and Certification Requirements for Rope Access Work (2019), published by
SPRAT; and
(b) holds a valid certificate of training referred to in clause (a)
issued by the association or society referred to in subclauses (i)
or (ii) of clause (a).
28.1.5(2) The certificate referred to in clause (1)(b) must be available at the
workplace and produced for inspection on the request of a safety
and health officer.
28.1.5(3) A worker must only perform or supervise rope access work within the
scope of their certification.
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Equipment requirements 28.1.6 An employer must ensure that all equipment used in the
performance of rope access work is selected, used and maintained in
accordance with the requirements of
(a) International Code of Practice (2014), published by IRATA; or
(b) Safe Practices for Rope Access Work (2017), published by SPRAT.
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Planning and performance of rope access work 28.1.7 An employer must ensure that rope access work is planned,
performed and supervised in accordance with the requirements of
(a) International Code of Practice (2014), published by IRATA; or
(b) Safe Practices for Rope Access Work (2017), published by SPRAT.
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