b'CODE OF SAFE PRACTICE GUIDELINESCODE OF SAFE PRACTICE GUIDELINE FOR SUSPENDED ACCESS EQUIPMENTDeveloped for industry by the Access Association of Canada (AAC)V 1.1 [EFFECTIVE MAY 2024] I. ERECTED SUSPENDED ACCESS EQUIPMENT IS TO BEINSPECTED REGULARLY by the user to be sure that it is It shall be the responsibility of all users to read and comply with themaintained in a safe condition. Stop work and report any unsafe following recommended guidelines, which are intended to promotecondition to your supervisor.safety in the erecting, dismantling, alteration and use of suspendedJ.NEVER TAKE CHANCES. If in doubt regarding the safety or access equipment.use of suspended access equipment, consult a qualified person.K.NEVER USE SUSPENDED ACCESS EQUIPMENT for I. GENERAL GUIDELINESA.POST THESE SAFE PRACTICES IN A CONSPICUOUSpurposes for which it was not intended. L.DO NOT WORK ON SUSPENDED ACCESS EQUIPMENT if PLACE. Be sure that all persons who erect, use, relocate or dismantle suspended access equipment are fully aware ofthere is a potential exposure to wind speeds exceeding 40 kph them. Use them in toolbox safety meetings. (25 mph) for two-point suspended access equipment or 32 kph (20 mph) for single-point suspension. If materials on a platform B.FOLLOW ALL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERScreate a sail effect, stopping work at lower wind speeds must beRECOMMENDATIONS, as well as all local, provincial,considered. Care must be taken when storing equipment during state and federal standards, codes and regulations relating towindy conditions.suspended access equipment. M.SUSPENDED ACCESS EQUIPMENT MUST NEVER BEC.OPERATED NEAR LIVE POWER LINES, unless proper SURVEY THE JOBSITE. A competent person shall survey the jobsite for hazards such as exposed electrical wires,precautions are taken. Contact the power service provider obstructions that could overload or tip the suspendedforadvice. scaffold when it is raised or lowered, unguarded roofN.ALWAYS UTILIZE FALL ARREST EQUIPMENT when edges or openings, inadequate/uncertified or missingworking on suspended access equipment or when working near tieback anchorages, or the need for overhead protectionunguarded edges.where exposure to falling objects exist. These conditionsO.FALL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT USERS must havemust be corrected before installing or using suspendedvalid working at heights training, including training on the accessequipment. inspection, care and use of fall protection equipment, as D.INSPECT ALL EQUIPMENT BEFORE EACH USE. Neverrequired by local regulations and applicable safety standards. P.SUSPENDED ACCESS EQUIPMENT USERS/OPERATORS use any equipment that is damaged or defective in any way. Mark it or tag it as damaged or defective and remove it frommust have valid suspended access equipment user/operator the jobsite. training, as required by local regulations and applicable safetystandards.Q.SUSPENDED ACCESS EQUIPMENT ERECTORS/RIGGERS E.ERECT AND DISMANTLE SUSPENDED ACCESS EQUIPMENT in accordance with the design and/or manufacturers recommendations. must have valid suspended access equipment erector/rigger training, as required by local regulations and applicable F.safetystandards.DO NOT ERECT, DISMANTLE OR ALTER SUSPENDED ACCESS EQUIPMENT except under the supervision of aR.DO NOT WORK FROM, INSTALL OR MOVE SUSPENDEDcompetent person. ACCESS EQUIPMENT if you are sick or impaired in any way.G.ENSURE THAT ALL ANCHORAGES, SUPPORTINGS.DO NOT WORK ON SUSPENDED ACCESS EQUIPMENTSTRUCTURES AND CHANGES TO SUSPENDED ACCESSwhen under the influence of alcohol or drugs.EQUIPMENT are reviewed and approved by a qualifiedT.DEBRIS should not be stored or allowed to accumulate onperson, the equipment manufacturer or a qualified engineer. aplatform.H.DO NOT ABUSE OR MISUSE SUSPENDED ACCESSU.SUSPENDED ACCESS EQUIPMENT is to be positioned toEQUIPMENT. Never overload any equipment. avoid overlapping or possible interference from anotherscaffold.22THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE ACCESS ASSOCIATION OF CANADA'