b'CODE OF SAFE PRACTICE GUIDELINESundersized or damaged in any way. Do not expose wirevi.USE LIFELINES that are compatible with the roperope to fire, undue heat, corrosive atmosphere, electricity,grab/fall arrestor and compliant with applicable chemicals or damage. safety codes.vii. INSTALL ROPE GRAB in accordance with the 7.WIRE ROPES USED WITH TRACTION HOISTSmust have prepared ends. Follow hoist manufacturersmanufacturers instructions. Rope grab must be recommendations. properly oriented.8.USE THIMBLES at all wire rope suspension viii. KEEP ROPE GRAB POSITIONED above yourhead.terminations. ix.UTILIZE FULL BODY HARNESSES of the proper9.USE J-BOLT WIRE ROPE CLAMPS OR SWEDGEsize and fit. FITTINGS. Do not use U-bolt clamps. x.UTILIZE SHOCK-ABSORBING LANYARD10.TIGHTEN THE J-BOLT WIRE ROPE CLAMPS inattached to the D-ring at the centre of your backaccordance with the manufacturers instructions. between the shoulder blades.xi.INSPECT FALL PROTECTION ANCHORAGE/ C. POWER SUPPLY FOR MOTORIZED EQUIPMENT: EQUIPMENT before each use. Consult the fall 1.BE SURE THAT YOUR POWER SUPPLY conforms toprotection supplier for inspection procedures. the hoist manufacturers recommendations. b.SECONDARY WIRE ROPE SYSTEM2.USE PROPERLY GROUNDED ELECTRICAL POWERi.WHEN A SECONDARY WIRE ROPE SYSTEMCORDS. Protect them with circuit breakers. IS USED instead of a vertical lifeline, attach the 3.USE POWER CORDS AND AIR HOSES of the properlanyard to a horizontal lifeline or an approvedsize that are long enough for the application. platform anchor.4.POWER CORD AND AIR HOSE CONNECTIONS E. DURING USE:MUST BE RESTRAINED to prevent separation. 1.USE ALL EQUIPMENT AND ALL DEVICES in 5.USE STRAIN RELIEF DEVICES to attach power accordance with the manufacturers instructions.cords and air supply hoses to the platform to prevent 2.DO NOT OVERLOAD OR MODIFY equipment.connections from separating.3.INSPECT ALL EQUIPMENT, including hoists, platform 6.PROTECT POWER CORDS AND AIR HOSES fromsharp edges. and rigging, before each use.4.BE SURE PLATFORM AND CAGES have a proper 7.USE GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER(GFCI) with power tools. guardrail system.5.INSPECT WIRE ROPE before and during use.8.REMEMBER THAT AIR HOISTS require clean,lubricated air. 6.BEFORE COMMENCING WORK OPERATIONS,it is recommended that wire rope and equipment D. FALL ARREST EQUIPMENT: are pre-loaded with the maximum working 1.EACH PERSON ON SUSPENDED ACCESSload, then wire rope clamps be re-tightened toEQUIPMENT must be attached to a fall arrest system atmanufacturersrecommendations.all times. 7.USE CARE to prevent damage to equipment. Use rollera.INDEPENDENT VERTICAL LIFELINES bumpers or buffers to prevent damage to the structurei.EACH VERTICAL LIFELINE shall be attachedorequipment. in accordance with manufacturers instructions8.CLEAN AND SERVICE EQUIPMENT REGULARLY. to a separate anchorage capable of supporting a minimum of 2,267 kg (5,000 pounds), or anFollow manufacturers recommendations. Use care to anchorage designed by a qualified engineer. prevent damage to equipment by corrosive or other ii.DO NOT WRAP LIFELINES AROUNDdamaging substances. STRUCTURAL MEMBERS unless lifelines are9.ALWAYS MAINTAIN AT LEAST (4) FOUR WRAPS OFprotected and a suitable anchorage connectionWIRE ROPE on drum-type hoists.isused. 10.TRACTION HOISTS must have wire rope that is longenough to reach from the highest point of support to the iii.PROTECT LIFELINES at sharp corners and edges to prevent damage. lowest possible landing, plus reeving lengths.iv.RIG FALL ARREST SYSTEMS to prevent free fall 11. in excess of 1.5 m (5 ft). DO NOT CONNECT PLATFORMS, unless the v.INSTALL VERTICAL LIFELINES so that theyinstallation was designed for that purpose. hang freely without contact with structural12. ALL COMPONENTS MUST BE SECURELY FASTENED members or building faade. to prevent them from falling off the platform.24THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE ACCESS ASSOCIATION OF CANADA'