SPRAT Safety and Compliance 3

Question 1

A rope access job requires tools to be used at height above a busy sidewalk. Which control best addresses the dropped-object hazard at the source?

Accepted Answer

Tethering all tools to the technician or a tool bag

Answer

Tool tethering stops objects from falling in the first place, which is more reliable than relying on public behavior.

Question 2

Under SPRAT practices, what is the minimum rope access team size for a work site?

Accepted Answer

Two technicians, with at least one able to perform rescue

Answer

Rope access is never done alone, and the team must include someone who can carry out a rescue.

Question 3

Who is responsible for overall site safety and supervision on a SPRAT rope access job?

Accepted Answer

The Level III technician

Answer

The Level III is responsible for site safety, rescue planning, and supervising Level I and II technicians.

Question 4

A crew plans to work on a structure where acids are used nearby. Why is this a concern for nylon ropes and slings?

Accepted Answer

Acids can severely weaken nylon, often with little visible sign

Answer

Nylon is vulnerable to acids and can lose strength without obvious damage, so you must assess chemical exposure and protect or replace textiles.

Question 5

What is the best practice when weather conditions such as high winds or lightning develop during a rope access job?

Accepted Answer

Stop work and reassess according to the site's weather limits

Answer

Work should stop when conditions go beyond the limits set in the work plan, and only resume after the hazard has been reassessed.

SPRAT - Society of Professional Rope Access Technicians Certification Practice Test