This Guideline covers the equipment and techniques required to protect those working at or near exposed drops. Commonly referred to as ‘rope access’, it covers use of ropes, lanyards and harnesses to ...

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This Guideline covers the equipment and techniques required to protect those working at or near exposed drops. This Guideline covers the equipment and techniques required to protect those working at ...

This Guideline covers the equipment and techniques required to protect those working at or near exposed drops. Commonly referred to as ‘rope access’, it covers use of ropes, lanyards and harnesses to ...