5. Responsibilities of the Rope Access Technician

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5.1. General

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5.1.1. The rope access technician is responsible for the completion of the rope access work under the direction of the Rope Access Supervisor.

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5.1.2. The rope access technician shall have a working knowledge and understanding of the employer’s rope access program and all applicable policies and procedures.

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5.1.3. The rope access technician shall perform any other responsibilities designated in the employer’s rope access program and all applicable policies and procedures.

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5.1.3.1. Such responsibilities shall remain within that rope access technician’s training, skills, qualifications, and experience.

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5.1.3.2. The rope access technician shall notify the Rope Access Program Administrator or Rope Access Supervisor if assigned a task or responsibility beyond their training, skills, qualifications, or experience.

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5.2. Training, Certification, Experience

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5.2.1. The rope access technician shall have the appropriate training and certifications to conduct assigned rope access work in accordance with Section6.

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5.2.2. The rope access technician shall document their training, qualifications, and experience in accordance with Section 7.

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5.3. Worksite Requirements

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5.3.1. The rope access technician shall follow requirements of the rope access program and the access work plan in accordance with Section 9.

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5.3.2 The rope access technician shall follow requirements of the presiding regulatory authority on the worksite.

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5.3.3. The rope access technician shall be capable of identifying work zones and complying with their requirements in accordance with Section 10.

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5.3.4. Under the direction of the Rope Access Supervisor, the rope access technician shall identify hazards and take corrective measures to eliminate or control the risks associated with hazards at the worksite.

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5.3.5. The rope access technician shall have the authority to stop work immediately if it is unsafe to proceed.

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5.4. Rope Access Systems and Equipment

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5.4.1. The rope access technician shall install, inspect, and analyze rope access systems in accordance with Section 12.

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5.4.2. The rope access technician shall properly use, inspect, and maintain rope access equipment in accordance with Section 13.

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5.4.3. The rope access technician shall properly use and maintain tools, work equipment, materials, and personal protective equipment in accordance with Section 14.

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5.5. Rescue

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5.5.1. The rope access technician shall perform and /or assist rescue under the direction of a Rope Access Supervisor in accordance with Section 16.

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5.6. Post-Job Debriefs and Accident Reporting

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5.6.1. Rope access technicians should participate in any relevant investigations of incidents in accordance with section 17.