Rope Access Safety & Procedures Flashcards

Under SPRAT practice, what defines a two-rope system?

Answer: A working line and an independently anchored safety line

Rope access relies on two independently anchored lines so failure of one does not result in a fall.

Who is responsible for overall site safety and supervision of a rope access team under SPRAT?

Answer: A SPRAT Level III technician

Level III technicians supervise rope access work and are responsible for site safety and rescue planning.

When must a rescue plan for a rope access job be in place?

Answer: Before work begins

A site-specific rescue plan with available equipment and trained personnel must be ready before anyone goes on rope.

A tool weighing several pounds is needed at the work position. What is the best practice?

Answer: Attach it with a tool lanyard rated for its weight

Tethering tools prevents dropped-object injuries and equipment loss.

While descending, a technician reaches a knot joining two ropes on the working line. What maneuver is needed?

Answer: Knot pass

A knot pass lets the technician move their devices past a knot while staying attached to the system at all times.

A thunderstorm with lightning is approaching the work site. What should the team do?

Answer: Stop work and get off rope to a safe position

Lightning is a serious hazard at height, so work should be suspended and technicians brought to safety.

What does maintaining two points of attachment at all times mean during a transfer?

Answer: The technician is never connected by fewer than two independent attachments

SPRAT practice requires redundant attachment so a single failure or error cannot cause a fall.