"rope access system" means a system consisting of "rope access" means a technique in which a rope access system is used to provide a person with access to and from a workplace, commonly including suspension at the workplace, in such a way that a fall is prevented or arrested "rope" means a length of cord or webbing made of parallel, twisted or braided synthetic fibres or steel wire "lanyard" means a flexible length of rope that is used to connect a sit harness or full body harness to other parts of a rope access system or to an anchorage (b) with provision for connecting a lanyard, a rope or other components (a) consisting of connected straps designed to distribute the forces resulting from the suspension or fall of a person over at least the person's thighs, shoulders and pelvis, and "full body harness" means a body support device "anchorage" means anything to which an anchor can be connected or secured, including a building, structure, tree or rock "anchor", also known as an anchorage connector, means a component or subsystem of a rope access system used to connect other parts of the rope access system to an anchorage Schedule 34-A Standards for Equipment Used in Rope Access Systems Part 34 - Rope Access Forestry Operations and Similar Activities Diving, Fishing and Other Marine Operations Ladders, Scaffolds and Temporary Work Platforms Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment Noise, Vibration, Radiation and Temperature If you're not sure, please seek advice from your Lantra Awards training provider.Occupational Health and Safety Regulation You might need to have undergone certain training and/or assessment to qualify for our course. You'll also need to be free from any medication that could affect your safety. Worth noting: You must be physically fit, and not suffering from vertigo or similar conditions, to be eligible. Use a flip-line and climbing irons (spikes).Final anchor point and work positioning techniques.Access techniques and work positioning principles.Health and safety legislation and guidelines.You'll then move on to learning the skills required to carry out a successful rescue. You'll be taught the essential safety guidelines, equipment, inspection and planning needed to access a tree. It involves a mix of theory and practical sessions. Our course is for people aged 16 and above. Store tree climbing equipment appropriately.Use climbing irons safely and efficiently.Establish safe and comfortable work positions.Understand the duties of a competent grounds person.Use techniques for safe and efficient ascent and descent.Carry out pre-use inspection of tree climbing equipment.Tie, dress and set a range of tree climbing knots.Identify hazards and manage the associated risks.Identify a range of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) appropriate to work positioning systems.Understand the legislation relating to tree climbing.By the end of this course, you'll be able to:
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