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jarsmith83  
#1 Posted : 16 April 2013 14:58:31(UTC)
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jarsmith83
Could any one point me in the right direction as to where I could find a guidance document on safety measures to be adopted when abseiling. Thank you in advance
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JJ Prendergast  
#2 Posted : 16 April 2013 15:42:59(UTC)
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JJ Prendergast
Item 1 - Ensure the rope is tied off to a suitable anchor point Item 2 - Ensure the rope is long enough Sorry couldn't resist.
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jarsmith83  
#3 Posted : 16 April 2013 15:56:34(UTC)
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jarsmith83
JJ Prendergast wrote:
Item 1 - Ensure the rope is tied off to a suitable anchor point Item 2 - Ensure the rope is long enough Sorry couldn't resist.
You didn't answer my question but you definitely made me laugh after a very bad day at work :-)
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peter gotch  
#4 Posted : 16 April 2013 17:24:29(UTC)
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peter gotch
Have a look at the IRATA website
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Hexentric  
#5 Posted : 16 April 2013 19:34:49(UTC)
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Hexentric
As above, via IRATA whose members comply with their own code of practice; also BS 7985. If you have any specific questions, feel free to PM me. (IRATA level 3, although rarely on the ropes these days!)
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jarsmith83  
#6 Posted : 22 April 2013 17:47:11(UTC)
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jarsmith83
Thanks guys, a very nice forum user provide me the information. All the best
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johnld  
#7 Posted : 23 April 2013 14:21:30(UTC)
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johnld
We used to use abseiling for most of our window cleaning. However we did stipulate that at least 2 of those carrying out the work must be rescue trained to IRATA standards. This was set out in the contract with the option to terminate if it was not complied with. It was one strike and you are out Regular checks were carried out to ensure this happened
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