2. Rope Access Program Management

Question 1

2. Rope Access Program Management

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2.1 The employer has the overall responsibility for its rope access program.

Question 2

2. Rope Access Program Management

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2.2 The employer shall provide the resources that are necessary for the development, implementation, and operation of its rope access program.

Question 3

2. Rope Access Program Management

Answer 3

2.3 The employer shall appoint a Rope Access Program Administrator to manage and direct the rope access program.

Question 4

2. Rope Access Program Management

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2.3.1 The Rope Access Program Administrator should, at a minimum, have the knowledge and experience of a Level 3 Technician.

Question 5

2. Rope Access Program Management

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2.3.2 The rope access Program Administrator shall have a work knowledge of relevant regulations that apply the rope access and working at height, and ensure compliance with all such requirements.

Question 6

2. Rope Access Program Management

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2.3.3 The Rope Access Program Administrator should be knowledgeable about and experienced in supervising fall protection programs and incorporating fall protection systems for rope access work.

Question 7

2. Rope Access Program Management

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2.4 The Rope Access Program Administrator is responsible for the development, implementation, and management of the employer’s rope access program in accordance with section 3.

Question 8

2. Rope Access Program Management

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2.5 The Rope Access Program Administrator shall be the main contact point for matters relating to the safety, trancing, and regulatory aspects of the rope access program.

Question 9

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2.6 When the Rope Access Program Administrator delegates a requirement of the rope access program to another rope access technician or appropriate personnel, the Rope Access Program Administrator remains responsible to verify the effective completion of the requirement.