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Technical Note TN 059: 2014

Issued date Effective date

17 July 2014 17 July 2014

Subject: Amendment to kit bag size and reduction in rope length

This technical note is issued by the Asset Standards Authority to RailCorp engineering standard

EP 15 10 00 03 SP 1500 V OHW Attached Climbing Kit Assembly, version 1.1. This technical

note amends the requirements for the attached climbing kit and rescue kit bag size together

with a reduction in length of the attached climbing rope.

This amendment is applicable to purchases under this specification.

1. 1500 V OHW attached climbing kit assembly

1.1 Weather resistant kit bag

In Section 4.4.2.2 Dimensions and features, replace the first paragraph with the following:

Existing paragraph or section

Replacement paragraph or section

Replacement text

Dimensions and features

Dimensions and features

The kit bag shall be a cylindrical shape approximately 220 mm diameter and 450 mm high and accommodate all kit components.

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1.2 Attached climbing rope

In Section 4.4.7 Attached climbing rope, replace the text with the following:

Existing paragraph or section

Replacement paragraph or section

Replacement text

Attached climbing rope

Attached climbing rope

The attached climbing rope shall be a kernmantle rope of 13 mm diameter and 17 m in length and in compliance with the applicable clauses of AS/NZS 4488.1 clause 6.8.1 (a). Both ends of the rope shall have a termination loop for attaching a sandbag.

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Position Principal Standards Engineer Electrical Distribution Unit Sydney Trains

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Chief Engineer Rail Principal Manager Network Standards & Services

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EP 15 10 00 03 SP

1500V OHW ATTACHED CLIMBING KIT ASSEMBLY

Version 1.1

Issued April 2013

Owner: Chief Engineer, Electrical

Approved by:

Neal Hook Chief Engineer Electrical

Authorised by:

Neal Hook Chief Engineer Electrical

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RailCorp Engineering Specification — Electrical 1500V OHW Attached Climbing Kit Assembly EP 15 10 00 03 SP

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Version Date Summary of change 1.0 August 2012 First Issue 1.1 April 2013 Replaced Noworries Stop descender,

• Part 8700079 NW1red, with• Part 8700077 NW1green.

Provided reference to an accepted "Hotstick". Inclusion of two (2) new 'shortened' ladders for use in tunnels.


Contents


1 Scope and Application ...........................................................................................................4 2 References...............................................................................................................................4 2.1 Australian Standards.................................................................................................................4 2.2 RailCorp Documents .................................................................................................................4 3 Definitions, terms and abbreviated terms ............................................................................5 3.1 Terms and Definitions ...............................................................................................................5 4 Functional Characteristics / Technical Requirements ........................................................5 4.1 General requirements ...............................................................................................................5 4.2 Attached Climbing Ladder.........................................................................................................5 4.3 Ladder Hook and Attachment Point Assembly .........................................................................6 4.4 Attached Climbing Kit................................................................................................................8

4.4.1 Components ..............................................................................................................8 4.4.2 Weather Resistant Kit bag.........................................................................................8

4.4.2.1 Material.......................................................................................................8 4.4.2.2 Dimensions and features ...........................................................................9

4.4.3 List of Kit Components...............................................................................................9 4.4.4 Descender .................................................................................................................9 4.4.5 Karabiner .................................................................................................................10 4.4.6 Rope Grab Assembly...............................................................................................10 4.4.7 Attached Climbing Rope..........................................................................................11 4.4.8 Sandbag ..................................................................................................................11 4.4.9 Retractable Fall Arrestor..........................................................................................11

4.5 Rescue Kit ...............................................................................................................................12 4.5.1 Components ............................................................................................................12 4.5.2 Weather Resistant Kit bag.......................................................................................12

4.5.2.1 Material.....................................................................................................12 4.5.2.2 Dimensions and features .........................................................................12

4.5.3 List of Kit Components.............................................................................................13 4.5.4 Resuscitation chart for electrical victims..................................................................13 4.5.5 Rescue rope and hook.............................................................................................13 4.5.6 Universal Sunrise Adaptor .......................................................................................13 4.5.7 Telescopic Insulated Hotstick ..................................................................................13 4.5.8 Rope Grab Assembly...............................................................................................14 4.5.9 Sandbag ..................................................................................................................14

5 Manufacturer’s Instructions.................................................................................................15 6 Training ..................................................................................................................................15 7 Acceptance Inspection.........................................................................................................15



1 Scope and Application RailCorp’s Safety Management System Instruction SMS-06-SW-1581 Using 1500V Overhead Wiring Attached Climbing Ladder has specific requirements for attached climbing equipment utilising a ladder arrangement.

This Specification details the individual components that when assembled form the “1500V OHW Attached Climbing Kit Assembly” for use with the above SMS document.

2 References

2.1 Australian Standards AS ISO/IEC 17050.1:2005 Conformity assessment - Supplier’s declaration of

conformity - General requirements.

AS ISO/IEC 17050.2:2005 Conformity assessment - Supplier’s declaration of conformity – Supporting documentation.

AS/NZS 1891.1:2007 including A1 & A2 Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices - Harnesses and ancillary equipment

AS/NZS 1891.3:1997 Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices - Fall-arrest devices

AS/NZS 1891.4:2009 Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices – Selection, Use and Maintenance

AS/NZS 1892.3:1996 Portable Ladders - Reinforced plastic AS/NZS 4142.2-1993 Fibre ropes – Three-strand hawser-laid and eight-strand

plaited AS/NZS 4142.3-1993 including A1

Fibre ropes - Man-made fibre rope for static life rescue lines

AS/NZS 4488.1:1997 including A1 Industrial Rope Access Systems – Specifications

ISSC 14 (October 2010) Guide to electrical worker’s safety equipment.

2.2 RailCorp Documents SMS-06-PR-0240 Preventing Falls SMS-06-FM-0253 Belts and Harness Assemblies Inspection Checklist SMS-06-SW-1581 Using 1500V Overhead Wiring Attached Climbing Ladder SMS-06-SW-0254 Physical Restraint Systems (Anchorages) SMS-06-SW-0255 Physical Restraint Systems (Fall Arrest Devices) SMS-06-SW-0256 Physical Restraint Systems (Harnesses, Lanyards and

Attachment Hardware) SMS-06-SW-0257 Physical Restraint Systems (Industrial Rope Access) SMS-06-SW-0258 Physical Restraint Systems (Inspection and

Maintenance) SMS-06-SW-0259 Physical Restraint Systems (Safety Lines) SMS-06-SW-0260 Physical Restraint Systems (Pole straps)


3 Definitions, terms and abbreviated terms


3.1 Terms and Definitions Rope Grab Device – A “Type 1 fall-arrest device which travels along an anchorage line, locks to the line when loaded and can only be loaded in the direction of the line” (AS/NZS 1891.1 clause 1.4). A rope grab device is used as per AS/NZS 1891.4 clause 5.1.1.

Kernmantle Rope – Rope constructed with its interior core (the kern) protected with a woven exterior sheath (mantle) that is designed to optimize strength, durability, and flexibility.

Descender – “A device for attachment to a line to enable a person to descend the line in a controlled manner and at a controlled rate” (AS/NZS 4488.1 clause 4.2).

PVC – Polyvinyl Chloride

4 Functional Characteristics / Technical Requirements

4.1 General requirements The 1500V OHW Attached Climbing Kit Assembly comprises of the following components/systems:

• Attached Climbing Ladder incorporating a ‘hook and attachment point assembly’ for anchoring,

• Attached Climbing Kit, and • Rescue Kit.

Components specifically nominated, e.g. via a brand/model identification shall not be replaced by similar components from alternative manufacturers/suppliers unless an equivalent product is demonstrated to be compliant and deemed acceptable by RailCorp. All components supplied shall be designed to operate as a complete and integrated system when used in accordance with SMS-06-SW-1581. (Refer AS/NZS 1891.4 section 2.) All attachment hardware must be compatible for use with their associated attachment points.

Components of the assembly shall be type tested to verify compliance with relevant standards. (Refer to clause 8 for more details.)

Before a Supplier tenders against this specification it is recommended that the Supplier provide one (1) sample 1500V OHW Attached Climbing Ladder Kit Assembly to RailCorp for assessment. RailCorp will assess the sample provided for compliance with this specification, and reserves the right to reject the sample, if it is found to be non-compliant.

4.2 Attached Climbing Ladder The ladder shall be an extendable fibreglass extension ladder. The effective length of the ladder shall be either a nominal 7.6 m or 8.8 m in length (maximum). A ladder of 7.6 m in length shall have a load rating of 160 kg. A ladder of 8.8 m in length shall have a load rating of 150 kg.

• The ladder shall be a Branach PowerMaster Extension ladder of a type indicated in the table below.



Part Number Description

FED 7.6 RF-RP-HA 7.6 metre Fibreglass Extension Ladder – Rubber Feet – Rubber Protection Strip – Hook Attachment

FED RCORP 7.6 SHT-RF-RP-HA 7.35 metre Fibreglass Extension Ladder (Short Fly) – Rubber Feet – Rubber Protection Strip – Hook Attachment

FED 8.8 RF-RP-HA 8.8 metre Fibreglass Extension Ladder – Rubber Feet – Rubber Protection Strip – Hook Attachment

FED RCORP 8.8 SHT-RF-RP-HA 8.55 metre Fibreglass Extension Ladder (Short Fly) – Rubber Feet – Rubber Protection Strip – Hook Attachment

• The extension section shall be raised or lowered by the use of a rope and fitted with a latching device in compliance with AS/NZS 1892.3 clause 4.6.4.

• The lifting device shall be in compliance with AS/NZS 1892.3 clause 4.7. • The ladder shall be made of safety yellow fibreglass, and will have non-slip “D” profile

rungs. • Rubber non-slip strips will need to be attached to the underside of the ladder stiles to

protect against slipping when the ladder is resting on the catenary wire • The ladder should not be supplied with a top lash rope • The ladder shall comply with all relevant applicable clauses of AS/NZS 1892.3.

4.3 Ladder Hook and Attachment Point Assembly The ladder hook and attachment point assembly shall be a Branach Catenary Hook.

The ladder hook and attachment point assembly is to be designed to attach to the nominated ladder in compliance with clause 5.2 above and serves two (2) purposes.

Firstly, the ladder hook and attachment point assembly is used, to temporarily secure the head of the ladder to the 1500V OHW; the catenary wire. The hook mechanism shall be designed to secure around the catenary wire and be able to be released via operation from the ground using a rope. The hook mechanism in its installed position must be capable of securing around catenary wire with diameter of up to 30mm. The rope shall be non-conductive, of synthetic fibre complying with the strength requirements of AS 4142.2, and

• be white in colour, • have a diameter of not less than 4 mm, and • be a fibrolated filament polypropylene with ultraviolet light protection, or other fibre

having equivalent performance.

Secondly, the ladder hook and attachment point assembly is used, to provide an attachment point for the attached climbing kit. The attachment point, including the hook assembly, shall be designed as a limited free fall-arrest anchor point rated to a minimum of 12 KN (preferably 15kN) and comply with all applicable clauses of AS/NZS 1891.4 Section 4 Anchorages.

Note: The ladder hook and attachment point assembly when attached to the nominated ladder shall not be removable without the use of tools.


Figure 1 – Ladder Hook and Attachment Point Assembly secured to ladder



4.4 Attached Climbing Kit

4.4.1 Components • 1x Blue weather resistant kit bag• 1x List of kit components• 1x Rope grab assembly• 1x 2 kg Sand bag• 1x Descender device• 1x Attached climbing rope• 1x Retractable fall arrestor• 1 x Karabiner

Figure 2 - Attached Climbing Kit

4.4.2 Weather Resistant Kit bag The bag shall comply with the following requirements.

4.4.2.1 Material Blue Rip Stop PVC or similar material and be of sufficient thickness to:

• Securely store the kit components and protect the kit while being transported onvehicles and in the field.

• Protect the kit from contamination from water, soil, mud, dust and oil.



4.4.2.2 Dimensions and features The kit bag shall be a cylindrical shape approximately 190 mm diameter and 600 mm high and accommodate all kit components.

The kit bag shall incorporate the following features:

• Backpack shoulder straps using 50 mm webbing.• 2 x 25 mm closure straps with flexi clips.• 2 x 25 mm webbing top handles.• Draw-string closure at the top with waterproof - PVC or similar material flap over the

top with Velcro connection.• A4 Portrait size - clear front pocket on the front of the bag.• The kit bag shall be suitably labelled “OHW Attached Climbing Kit” in at least

12 mm high white letters on the flap at the top of the bag.

4.4.3 List of Kit Components A complete list of kit components shall be supplied on an A4 size water-resistant sheet in at least 12 mm high lettering. Laminated paper is acceptable.

The list shall also remind users that this Attached Climbing Kit is to only be utilised in conjunction with the associated OHW Attached Climbing - Rescue Kit.

The list shall be placed in the clear front pocket of the kit bag.

4.4.4 Descender The descender shall be a “Noworries Stop” descender “Part 8700077” NW1green.

This type of descender is a rescue and work positioning device with a recommended maximum safe working load of 300 kg. It is to be used with a 13 mm nominal diameter kernmantle rope that is threaded through the descender. It features an auto stop descent mechanism, and allows the rescuer to safely lower loads.

Figure 3 - Noworries Descender



The descender shall comply with all applicable clauses of AS/NZS 1891.3 and AS/NZS 4488.1.

4.4.5 Karabiner The Karabiner is for connection between the Descender and the attachment point on the ladder hook and attachment point assembly.

The Karabiner shall be a self-closing and self-locking type suitable for attachment to webbing loops and harness hardware and must be compatible with both the ladder hook and attachment point assembly and the nominated Descender. The karabiner shall be capable of being opened only by at least two (2) consecutive deliberate actions.

The Karabiner shall comply with all applicable clauses of AS/NZS 1891.1 and AS/NZS 1891.1.

4.4.6 Rope Grab Assembly The Rope Grab Assembly shall comprise a rope grab device connected to a Karabiner by a webbing link.

• The rope grab device shall be a “PROTECTA International” “COBRA, CE 0086”, CodeAC202 (“Sala P-83 COBRA”).

• The webbing link shall be blue in colour and permanently connected at one end to therope grab device, and at the other end connected to a Karabiner.

• The Karabiner shall not be removable from the rope grab device and shall be a self-closing and self-locking type suitable for attachment to webbing loops and harnesshardware. The karabiner shall be capable of being opened only by at least two (2)consecutive deliberate actions.

The length of the Rope Grab Assembly measured from the centre of the rope guide of the rope grab device to the centre of the Karabiner hook shall not exceed 300 mm overall. The dimension shall be measured when the rope guide is in a vertical plane and the webbing link and Karabiner are in the horizontal plane.

Warning The Cobra rope grab device shall only be used with a kernmantle rope.

The Rope Grab Assembly shall comply with all applicable clauses of AS/NZS 1891.1 and AS/NZS 1891.3.

Figure 4 - Rope grab assembly



4.4.7 Attached Climbing Rope The Attached Climbing Rope shall be a kernmantle rope of 13 mm diameter and 26.5 m in length and in compliance with the applicable clauses of AS/NZS 4488.1 clause 6.8.1 (a). Both ends of the rope shall have a termination loop for attaching a sandbag.

4.4.8 Sandbag A 2 kg sandbag made from Cordura material shall be included in the kit. The sandbag shall have a loop to allow the free end of the Attached Climbing Rope to be attached to it.

4.4.9 Retractable Fall Arrestor The retractable fall arrestor shall have a lifeline providing a working length of at least 1.5m, be rated to at least 140kg (preferably 160kg) and weigh no more than 2.0kg.

• The karabiner at the harness end of the fall arrestor shall be a self-closing and self-locking type suitable for attachment to webbing loops and harness hardware. Thekarabiner shall be capable of being opened only by at least two (2) consecutivedeliberate actions.

• The snaphook at the attachment end of the lanyard shall be a large gate hook(commonly called a scaffold hook) with opening of 60mm, not be removable from thefall arrestor, shall be a self closing and self-locking type which has a locking gateoverriding the latch that remains closed until the hook is intentionally unlocked andopened by means of two separate and deliberate manual operations and be suitablefor attachment to webbing loops and harness hardware

The retractable fall arrestor shall comply with all applicable clauses of AS/NZS 1891.3.

Figure 5 - Retractable fall arrestor



4.5 Rescue Kit

4.5.1 Components • 1x Orange weather resistant kit bag• 1x List of kit components• 1x Resuscitation Chart• 1x 10 metre x 13 mm Kernmantle Rescue rope with large gate alloy hook attached.• 1x Orange Rope grab device (Cobra) with orange webbing link and snaphook, with a

single, double action snaphook• 1x Universal Sunrise Adaptor for first man up Rescue rope• 1x 2 kg Sandbag• 1x 6.43m (1.58m retracted) Telescopic Insulated Hotstick (Hastings branded Part No

HV 220 or equivalent)

Figure 6 - Rescue Kit

4.5.2 Weather Resistant Kit bag The bag shall be comply with the following requirements.

4.5.2.1 Material Orange Rip Stop PVC or similar material and be of sufficient thickness to:

• Securely store the kit components and protect the kit while being transported onvehicles and in the field.

• Protect the kit from contamination from water, soil, mud, dust and oil.

4.5.2.2 Dimensions and features The kit bag shall be a cylindrical shape approximately 220 mm diameter and 400 mm high and accommodate all kit components except for the hotstick.

The kit bag shall incorporate the following features:

• Vertical carry strap from top to bottom with flexi clips




• Sewn horizontal webbing handle at the top of the kit bag. • A-4 Landscape size - Clear front pocket on the front of the bag to accommodate the kit

component list and the resuscitation chart. • Draw-string closure at the top with waterproof - PVC or similar material flap over the

top with Velcro connection. • The kit bag shall be suitably labelled “OHW Attached Climbing - Rescue Kit” in at

least 12mm high black letters on the flap at the top of the bag.

4.5.3 List of Kit Components A complete list of kit components shall be supplied on an A4 size water-resistant sheet in at least 12mm high lettering. Laminated paper is acceptable.

The list shall be placed in the clear front pocket of the kit bag behind the resuscitation chart.

4.5.4 Resuscitation chart for electrical victims A resuscitation chart for electric shock victims shall be supplied on an A4 size water-resistant sheet. Laminated paper is acceptable.

The resuscitation chart shall be placed in the clear front pocket of the kit bag so that it is clearly visible without removing the chart from the clear pocket.

The chart shall be compatible with the latest version of resuscitation procedures promoted by the St John Ambulance Australia Inc.

4.5.5 Rescue rope and hook The rescue rope shall be a 13 mm nominal diameter Kernmantle rope, 10m in length and compliant with AS/NZS 4488.1 clause 6.8.1 (a).

A large gate alloy snaphook with a gate opening of at least 60 mm shall be attached to an eye spliced in one end of the rescue rope. The snaphook shall have a self-closing, self-locking gate. The other end of the rope shall have a termination loop for attaching a sandbag.

Note: The large gate alloy snap hook must be compatible with the Universal Sunrise Adaptor. Refer Section 5.5.6.

The snaphook shall comply with the attachment hardware requirements of AS/NZS 1891.1.

4.5.6 Universal Sunrise Adaptor The universal sunrise adaptor will be attached onto the end of a fibreglass insulated hotstick . It will be used to attach the rescue rope hook onto the catenary in a rescue situation. The adaptor shall fit to the hotstick via a universal insulated hotstick fitting.

The universal sunrise adaptor allows the large gate alloy hook to be secured in the open position when in the hot stick adaptor and allows the hook to close when pulled out of the adaptor.

4.5.7 Telescopic Insulated Hotstick The telescopic insulated hotstick is to be at least 6.0 m in length in its extended position and must be fitted with a Universal fitting compatible with the Universal Sunrise Adaptor. The telescopic hotstick must be capable of locking as each section is extended.


The insulated hotstick shall be rated for a voltage of 1500 Volts DC and comply with the applicable requirements of ISSC 14.

An acceptable product is the "Hastings" branded Part No HV 220 Triangular Operating & Measuring Telescopic Stick or equivalent.

4.5.8 Rope Grab Assembly The Rope Grab Assembly shall comprise a rope grab device connected to a snaphook by a webbing link.

• The rope grab device shall be a “PROTECTA International” “COBRA, CE 0086”, CodeAC202 (“Sala P-83 COBRA”).

• The webbing link shall be orange in colour and permanently connected at one end tothe rope grab device, and at the other end to a snaphook.

• The snaphook shall not be removable from the rope grab device, shall be a selfclosing and self-locking type which has a locking gate overriding the latch that remainsclosed until the hook is intentionally unlocked and opened by means of two separatemanual operations and be suitable for attachment to webbing loops and harnesshardware.

The length of the Rope Grab Assembly measured from the centre of the rope guide of the rope grab device to the centre of the hook of the snaphook shall not exceed 300 mm overall. The dimension shall be measured when the rope guide is in a vertical plane and the webbing link and snaphook are in the horizontal plane.

Warning The Cobra rope grab device shall only be used with a kernmantle rope.

The Rope Grab Assembly shall comply with all applicable clauses of AS/NZS 1891.1 and AS/NZS 1891.3.

Figure 7 - Rope grab assembly

4.5.9 Sandbag A 2 kg sandbag made from Cordura material shall be included in the kit. The sandbag shall have a loop to allow the free end of the rescue rope to be attached to it.




5 Manufacturer’s Instructions The supplier shall provide manufacturer’s instructions for each component, where applicable. The instructions shall be placed in the clear pocket on the kit bag behind the list of kit components.

6 Training The supplier shall provide instructional training at the time of delivery of each batch of 1500V OHW Attached Climbing Kit Assemblies (if requested) in the method of installation and use of components in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

7 Acceptance Inspection The descender, rope grab assemblies and attachment hardware shall be certified to comply with the current version of AS/NZS 1891.1 and/or AS/NZS 1891.3 where applicable, and incorporate the features and options as specified above. All other components i.e. the ladder, ladder hook and attachment point assembly and rope shall be certified as being compliant to applicable standards.

Product certification must be performed by a JAS-ANZ accredited certification body that has the particular product standard included in the scope of their accreditation. For details refer: http://www.jas-anz.com.au/. Copies of the JAS-ANZ endorsed component certificates must be supplied.

For components not supplied with a JAS-ANZ endorsed product certification certificate the Supplier must supply for those components a Suppliers Declaration of Conformity (DofC) and supporting data such as test reports, test results, data specification sheets etc. For guidance on the requirements/structure of a DofC and supporting documentation refer to the standard AS ISO/IEC 17050.1 and AS ISO/IEC 17050.2.

RailCorp will review such submitted documentation and may reject such documentation if not considered appropriate.

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