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Superseded
A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.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
Hardcopy , PDF
09-30-2013
English
10-31-2009
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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
Provides recommendations and guidance on the use of rope access methods for work at height.
| Committee |
PH/5
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes BS 7985(2002). (11/2009)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
84
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Superseded
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| Supersedes |
| 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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