b'13.DO NOT MOVE SUSPENDED ACCESS EQUIPMENTDISCLAIMER: HORIZONTALLY when occupied, unless the system isThis Code of Safe Practice (Code) provides some commonsense designed to do so and safe work practices are followed. procedures for safely erecting, dismantling and using suspended 14.WHEN RIGGING FOR ANOTHER DROP, ensureaccess equipment. As equipment differs, comply with the instructionsthat sufficient wire rope is available before moving theand procedures of the suspended access equipment supplier and suspended platform horizontally to the next location. manufacturer(s). As field conditions vary and are beyond the 15.NEVER USE MECHANICAL MEANS TOcontrol of the Access Association of Canada and Suspended AccessPULL SUSPENDED ACCESS EQUIPMENTEquipment Committee, safe and proper use of the suspended access HORIZONTALLY, unless all precautions are taken to notequipment is the sole responsibility of the employer and users. The overturn the rigging system on the roof. Code provides information on methods of safe use but does not purport to be all-inclusive or to supplant or replace any manufacturer F. WELDING FROM SUSPENDED ACCESS EQUIPMENTor other safety and precautionary measures.REQUIRES SPECIAL TRAINING: The information contained herein is to be used as a guide and not 1.ASSURE PLATFORM IS GROUNDED TO THE intended to replace legislative requirements with respect to the proper STRUCTURE using a grounding conductor. use, installation or maintenance of suspended access equipment, nor the general obligations of parties under applicable occupational 2.INSULATE WIRE ROPE above and below the platform.3.INSULATE WIRE ROPE at suspension point and ensurehealth and safety legislation to take every reasonable precautionthat wire rope does not contact the structure along itsfor the health and safety of workers. The user(s) must refer to such entire length. provisions in the applicable legislation. Further, the information 4.PREVENT THE WIRE ROPE END fromprovided is believed to be accurate as of the date of publication. Inbecominggrounded. the event of conflict between the Code and all applicable legislation, 5.INSULATE EACH HOIST with a protective cover. including the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations, such legislation shall supersede and govern. The Access Association of Canada expressly disclaims all liability as to any results obtained or 6.INSULATE TIE BACK WIRE ROPES at the connectionpoints. arising from any use of the product or reliance on such information. IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND THESE GUIDELINES, ASKThe ownership of the copyright for this guide belongs to the Access YOUR SUPERVISOR FOR CLARIFICATION. Association of Canada.Nuera HorizonS C A F F O L D |P O R T A B L E F E N C E SCAN MEPROVIDING NATIONWIDE DELIVERY SERVICESACCESS CANADA SPRING/SUMMER 2024 25'