b'Any other device to achieve additionalreasonable precaution for the health andany use of the product or reliance on height shall be used only with thesafety of workers. The user(s) must refer tosuch information. The ownership of the written approval of the manufacturersuch provisions in the applicable legislation.copyright for this guide belongs to the Access orengineer. Further, the information provided is believedAssociation of Canada.16. Means shall be established to prohibitto be accurate as of the date of publication. access and use of the platform byIn the event of conflict between the Code ACCESS ASSOCIATION OF CANADA (AAC)and all applicable legislation, including the unauthorized person(s).1650 Yonge St, Unit 302 | Toronto | ON | M41 2A2Occupational Health and Safety Act and its info@accessassociation.com17. Do not operate an MCWP if anyregulations, such legislation shall supersede www.accessassociation.caelectrical, engine or hydraulic panel orand govern. The Access Association of door is open. Make sure all electrical,Canada expressly disclaims all liability engine and hydraulic components areas to any results obtained or arising fromBECOME A MEMBER in proper and safe operating condition.18. On an internal combustion engine- V 1.0 [EFFECTIVE MAR 2025]powered MCWP, but not limited to, ensure that an appropriate fire MAST CLIMBING WORK PLATFORMS (MCWP)DUTY OF CARE extinguisher is readily available.PUBLISHED BY THE ACCESS ASSOCIATION OF CANADA (AAC) 19. Never take chances! If in doubt regarding safety or use of the MCWP, consult with the manufacturer, supplier, competent person or engineer.LONE WORKER PROTECTIONMast Climbing Work Platforms (MCWP) owners and users have responsibilities under Occupational 20. Ensure that an evacuation / rescue plan FALL PROTECTIONSafety and Health Administration (OSHA), American National Standards Institute (ANSI), and Canadian is in place as required.Standards Association (CSA) and other localIF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND THESEusers resTRAUMA SUSPENSIONauthorities. It is the owners andponsibility to know and follow the requirements of the standards, regulations for you PREVENTIONGUIDELINES, ASK YOUR SUPERVISOR r local market as well as follow FOR CLARIFICATION.the manufacturers Operators/Owners Instruction Manual.DISCLAIMER:This Code of Safe Practice (Code) provides Below are Tips to aid you in fulfilling these responsibi mmo es: some co liti nsense procedures for safely erecting, dismantling and using MastSECUREMILE GRACE GATEWAYSClimbing Work Platforms. As equipment differs, comply with the instructions andLINE-OF-SIGHTIridium Satellite / CellularQualified Service/Maintenance Staff procedures of the MCWP supplier and Mobile / Portable / Fixed ModelsIs your staff qualified and are they carrying out USER or OWNER required inspections: SALTI System Loop Test Indicatormanufacturer(s). As field conditions vary and are beyond the control of the AccessNEW - iOS and Android Phone APPSupports up to 40 Grace Pendants-daily/pre-use inspections?Association of Canada and Mast Climbing Work Platform Committee, safe and properAssign Your Own Monitoring Attendants-weekly inspections (if required)?use of the Mast Climbing Work Platform is -frequent (3 month) Inspectionsfor all st th uctural components?Create Check-In Schedulesr e sole responsibility of the employer and users. The Code provides information on -preventive maintenance (that are in line with the manufacturers service recommendations)? methods of safe use but does not purportReceive Alert Noticationsto be all-inclusive, or to supplant or replaceWORKFORCE LONE -annual inspectionsfor all structural components (plus for the first NDT after 10 years, then any manufacturer or other safety andReceive GPS Pendant Map Links WORKER PENDANTevery 5 years thereafter)?precautionary measures.Fall DetectionThe information contained herein is to Manual Panic Buttonbe used as a guide and not intended toLEARN MOREMotion DetectionRecord Keeping replace legislative requirements with GPS Locationrespect to the proper use, installation or As an owner, do you have a history file for each MCWP, containing:maintenance of Mast Climbing Work -the last 5 years of annual inspections (and al rms, nor the general obli cumentation for the same period)? Platfo l training do gations of parties under applicable occupationalG RACE C ONNECTED S AFETY.COM-the required frequent inspections since the last annual inspection?health and safety legislation to take every -detailsofanymajorrepairs1,includingmanufacturersinstructionsorauthorizationfor repairs?ACCESS CANADA FALL/WINTER 2024/2025 15-details of structural repairs and including manufacturers instructions and authorization for the repairs?Component Control Do you have identified areas in the yard for:-ready equipment -equipment for repair -scrap/disposal area -quarantine area2 -NDT inspection areaOperational ProceduresIs your staff;-conducting pre-delivery inspections? -conducting job site hazard assessments?-usingMethodStatementstoensure installation anddismantle proceduresspecifictoeach installation are being followed?-usinginstallationdrawingstocommunicatethetieinandverticalloadsimposedonthe supporting structure to the EOR to confirm structure will support the imposed loads-completing hand-over paperwork before turning the equipment over for use? 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