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  • BS 7985:2009

    Superseded A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

    Code of practice for the use of rope access methods for industrial purposes

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  30-09-2013

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  31-10-2009

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Foreword
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms and definitions
    4 Legislation
    5 Principles for a safe and effective system
       of work using rope access methods
    6 Selection of operatives
    7 Training, welfare and supervision of operatives
    8 Selection of equipment
    9 Certification, marking and traceability of equipment
    10 Procedures for inspection of equipment
    11 Inspection, care and maintenance of equipment
    12 Methods of work
    Annexes
    Annex A (informative) - Typical method of descending and
            ascending using rope access techniques
    Annex B (informative) - Equipment inspection checklist
    Annex C (informative) - Harness comfort and adjustability
            test
    Annex D (informative) - Suspension intolerance (formerly
            known as suspension trauma)
    Annex E (informative) - Additional information and
            guidance on the selection and use of anchor
            devices conforming to BS EN 795:1997, Class A1,
            for rope access
    Annex F (informative) - The effect of wind speed and
            working height on available working times
    Annex G (informative) - Useful addresses
    Bibliography
    Index

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    Provides recommendations and guidance on the use of rope access methods for work at height.

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    Committee PH/5
    Development Note Supersedes BS 7985(2002). (11/2009)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Superseded
    Supersedes

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    BS EN 407:2004 Protective gloves against thermal risks (heat and/or fire)
    BS EN 355:2002 Personal protective equipment against falls from a height. Energy absorbers
    BS EN ISO 9001:2015 Quality management systems. Requirements
    89/686/EEC : 1989 AMD 5 2012 COUNCIL DIRECTIVE OF 21 DECEMBER 1989 ON THE APPROXIMATION OF THE LAWS OF THE MEMBER STATES RELATING TO PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
    BS EN 12277 : 2015 MOUNTAINEERING EQUIPMENT - HARNESSES - SAFETY REQUIREMENTS AND TEST METHODS
    BS EN 397 : 2012 INDUSTRIAL SAFETY HELMETS
    BS EN 354:2010 Personal fall protection equipment. Lanyards
    BS 2830:1994 Specification for suspended access equipment (suspended chairs, traditional steeplejack\'s seats, work cages, cradles and platforms) for use in the building, engineering construction, steeplejack and cleaning industries
    BS EN 341:2011 Personal fall protection equipment. Descender devices for rescue
    BS EN 1808:2015 Safety requirements for suspended access equipment. Design calculations, stability criteria, construction. Examinations and tests
    BS EN 12275:2013 Mountaineering equipment. Connectors. Safety requirements and test methods
    BS EN 166:2002 Personal eye protection. Specifications
    BS EN 388 : 2016 PROTECTIVE GLOVES AGAINST MECHANICAL RISKS
    BS EN 1263-1:2014 Temporary works equipment. Safety nets Safety requirements, test methods
    BS EN 361:2002 Personal protective equipment against falls from a height. Full body harnesses
    BS 8437(2005) : 2005 CODE OF PRACTICE FOR SELECTION, USE AND MAINTENANCE OF PERSONAL FALL PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT FOR USE IN THE WORKPLACE
    BS EN 353-2:2002 Personal protective equipment against falls from a height Guided type fall arresters including a flexible anchor line
    BS EN 14387 : 2004 RESPIRATORY PROTECTIVE DEVICES - GAS FILTER(S) AND COMBINED FILTER(S) - REQUIREMENTS, TESTING, MARKING
    BS EN 1263-2:2014 Temporary works equipment. Safety nets Safety requirements for the positioning limits
    BS EN 362:2004 Personal protective equipment against falls from a height. Connectors
    BS EN 12492:2012 Mountaineering equipment. Helmets for mountaineers. Safety requirements and test methods
    BS EN 140:1999 Respiratory protective devices. Half masks and quarter masks. Requirements, testing, marking
    BS 5974:1990 Code of practice for temporarily installed suspended scaffolds and access equipment
    ISO 22159:2007 Personal equipment for protection against falls — Descending devices
    BS EN 14052 : 2012 HIGH PERFORMANCE INDUSTRIAL HELMETS
    BS 5975(2008) : 2008 CODE OF PRACTICE FOR TEMPORARY WORKS PROCEDURES AND THE PERMISSIBLE STRESS DESIGN OF FALSEWORK
    BS EN 795:2012 Personal fall protection equipment. Anchor devices
    BS EN 149 : 2001 RESPIRATORY PROTECTIVE DEVICES - FILTERING HALF MASKS TO PROTECT AGAINST PARTICLES - REQUIREMENTS, TESTING, MARKING
    BS EN 892 : 2012 MOUNTAINEERING EQUIPMENT - DYNAMIC MOUNTAINEERING ROPES - SAFETY REQUIREMENTS AND TEST METHODS
    BS EN 813:1997 Personal protective equipment for prevention of falls from a height. Sit harnesses
    BS EN 136:1998 Respiratory protective devices. Full face masks. Requirements, testing, marking
    BS EN 420 : 2003 PROTECTIVE GLOVES - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND TEST METHODS
    BS 6037-2:2004 Code of practice for the planning, design, installation and use of permanently installed access equipment Travelling ladders and gantries
    BS EN 12841:2006 Personal fall protection equipment. Rope access systems. Rope adjustment devices
    BS 6037-1:2003 Code of practice for the planning, design, installation and use of permanently installed access equipment Suspended access equipment
    BS EN 1891:1998 Personal protective equipment for the prevention of falls from a height. Low stretch kernmantel ropes
    BS EN 143:2000 Respiratory protective devices. Particle filters. Requirements, testing, marking
    BS EN 529:2005 Respiratory protective devices. Recommendations for selection, use, care and maintenance. Guidance document
    BS EN 374-1:2003 Protective gloves against chemicals and micro-organisms Terminology and performance requirements
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