Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Abstract
These guidelines apply to those techniques whereby access is gained to buildings, other structures (on or offshore) or geological features (such as cliff faces), by means of ropes suspended from the structure or the features concerned. They apply to all cases where ropes are used for rope access work.
History
Supersedes the 1997 edition.
Reprinted Jan 2002.
IRATA is now known as IRATA International.
ISBN
9780952322733
Subjects
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Building services
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Rope access
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Electrical services
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Internal transport - lifts, escalators and moving walks
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Work at height
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Special subject areas
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Health and safety
Publisher History
Formerly known as IRATA. The Industrial Rope Access Trade Association was formed in the late 1980s. This organisation's focus is on the provision of a safe working environment within the industry.
Information
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NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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