rope access

Status
Not open for further replies.
A

allinone

Member
hello to all.

i am new to posting but visit the site quite frequently. first i would like to thank all who post you have provided me with a great deal of valuable info

we have been offered a job to repair existing lighting on the extiror of a building betwene floors 26 & 27.

i am very intrged however i have never done this application so high

i have purchased an osha approved rope acces package with a bosu's chair
but need some type of training i have done some searching but ca not find any training in the area
any advice

we are in the D.C. area
 
A bosun's chair sounds like a real PITA....getting the man up/down...placing him in "just" the right position...tools and material...etc.

Years ago I had the pleasure of working in an 85' high/deep shaft running 2" PVC coated RMC. We used a "temporary" scaffolding systems from a company called "Spider Wire" (if I remember correctly)...I can't find their website though.

Basically, 2 large hooks are placed on the parapit wall, down goes the "spider-wire" to the platform...powered by a 110v(?) motor. The man in the platform is in control of the platform.
 
The descent controlled bosun's chair is one of the most common and popular types of equipment employed for exterior building maintenance. The main advantage is that the chair is lightweight and simple to rig. Chairs are considered conventional equipment supplied by the window cleaning or other type contractor. A descent control device is primarily intended to allow downward movement only.
 
IMO the use of this type of equipment should be left to trained professionals. I agree with your thinking that some training is in order before you climb over the side of a building. Many cities require rigging licenses for anyone doing this kind of work. That would protect the worker and the public who may be walking below who could be killed or injured by a untrained individual working above them.
 
infinity said:
That would protect . . . the public who may be walking below who could be killed or injured by a untrained individual working above them.
Click to expand...
Or rather, a worker who was working above until a moment before. :D
 
Status
Not open for further replies.
Top