Lesson 1Tool restraint an' dropped object prevention: lanyards, tool holsters, tool bags, mesh debris nettin', an' edge containmentDis section address preventin' dropped tools an' debris in rope access work. It cover tool lanyards, holsters, an' bags, plus mesh nettin' an' edge containment. Learners plan exclusion zones an' select rated restraint systems fi various tools, safe an' sound.
Dropped object risk assessmentTool lanyards and attachment pointsHolsters, buckets, and tool bagsMesh netting and edge containmentExclusion zones and barricadingInspection and rating of restraintsLesson 2Connectors an' hardware: lockin' carabiners, shackles, pulleys, rope protectors, edge rollers, an' inspection criteriaDis section cover connectors an' hardware used in rope access, includin' lockin' carabiners, shackles, pulleys, an' edge protection. It explain strength ratings, gate types, correct orientation, inspection criteria, an' retirement decisions fi safety.
Carabiner types and locking systemsMajor, minor axis, and cross-loadingShackles, maillons, and compatibilityPulleys, sheave size, and efficiencyRope protectors and edge rollersHardware inspection and retirementLesson 3Rope types an' inspection: static vs. dynamic ropes, diameters, splice methods, inspection intervals, an' retirement criteriaDis section explain rope construction, static an' dynamic behavior, an' suitable diameters fi industrial access. It detail inspection intervals, damage indicators, splice an' termination methods, an' clear retirement criteria fi safe removal, no worries.
Static vs dynamic rope performanceRope diameters and handling limitsSheath, core, and construction featuresSplice, sewn termination, and knotsInspection intervals and damage signsRetirement criteria and traceabilityLesson 4Primary vs. secondary systems: workin' line, backup/backup belay systems, redundancy principlesDis section define primary workin' lines an' secondary backup systems, explainin' how redundancy reduce single-point failures. It cover independent paths, load sharin', an' correct riggin' fi maintain continuous protection durin' all rope access tasks.
Working line roles and limitationsBackup line and belay functionsRedundancy and single-point failureSystem independence and separationLoad sharing and rigging strategyChangeovers while maintaining backupLesson 5Anchor point selection: load capacity, anchor types (structural, engineered, temporary), testin' methods, pull-out calculationsDis section explain how fi identify, test, an' rate anchor points fi rope access. It compare structural, engineered, an' temporary anchors, cover load paths, pull-out calculations, proof testin', an' documentation needed fi verify anchor suitability.
Structural vs engineered anchor typesTemporary anchors and use limitsLoad paths and direction of pullAnchor strength and safety factorsPull-out and shear calculationsInspection, testing, and recordsLesson 6Harnesses an' body support: sit vs. full-body harness selection, attachment points, suspension comfort an' rescue compatibilityDis section focus pon harness selection an' body support fi rope access. It compare sit an' full-body harnesses, explain attachment points, suspension comfort, work positionin', an' ensure compatibility wid rescue an' evacuation systems, keepin' it comfortable.
Sit vs full-body harness selectionFront, side, and dorsal attachment useSizing, adjustment, and body fitSuspension trauma and mitigationWork positioning and comfort setupRescue and evacuation compatibilityLesson 7Descent an' ascent devices: mechanical descenders, friction devices, autoblock backups, an' manufacturer-specific recommendationsDis section explain descent an' ascent devices, includin' mechanical descenders, friction devices, an' backup methods. It cover threadin', control techniques, anti-panic features, an' di importance of followin' manufacturer instructions an' limits.
Types of descenders and functionsFriction control and heat managementAutoblock and backup techniquesAscent devices and progress captureChangeovers between up and downManufacturer instructions and limitsLesson 8Backup systems an' fall limitin': rope-grabs, self-tendin' devices, deviation protection, an' fall-arrest distancesDis section focus pon backup devices an' methods dat limit fall distance an' arrest forces. It compare rope-grabs an' self-tendin' devices, explain correct placement, deviation use, an' how fi calculate safe clearances an' allowable fall-arrest distances.
Types of rope-grabs and backup devicesDevice orientation and compatibilitySelf-tending function and limitationsUse of deviations and re-anchorsClearance and fall distance planningArrest forces and injury preventionLesson 9Personal protective equipment (PPE): helmets, eye protection, gloves, hi-vis clothin', footwear, an' hearin' protection fi façade workDis section detail PPE required fi rope access façade work, includin' helmets, eye an' hearin' protection, gloves, hi-vis clothin', an' footwear. It explain selection, fit, compatibility wid other gear, inspection, an' replacement criteria fi safety.
Helmet standards and chinstrapsEye and face protection optionsGlove types and dexterity balanceHi-vis clothing and weather layersFootwear grip and ankle supportPPE inspection and replacement
