WHO NEEDS THIS LETTER?

This letter is required for a person who has been appointed as a Rope Access Supervisor in the workplace or work site. They will be responsible for supervising all rope access work conducted and ensuring that all rope access workers are competent.

WHAT IS THIS LETTER FOR?

This letter shows that a Rope Access Supervisor has been appointed to supervise all rope access work conducted in the workplace or work site, according to the requirements of the OHS Act. The letter allows these persons to act under the authority of the Principal Contractor or Contractor in order to ensure that all rope access work is conducted correctly and safely by competent persons.

WHY IS THIS LETTER IMPORTANT?

This letter shows that a responsible person has been appointed to supervise all rope access work conducted. This provides evidence to an inspector that a basic structure is in place to ensure that all rope access work is conducted correctly and safely by competent persons. This letter is relevant under section 18(1)of the Construction Regulations of the OHS Act and its availability shows that the employer is complying with these Regulations in respects of this appointment requirement. 

VALIDITY

This letter needs to be signed by the Principal Contractor or Contractor (as the appointer) and by the appointee, dated and kept on record where it can be accessible to an inspector. A time period must be included for the appointment. Each appointee must have the relevant experience or accredited training in order to be competent to perform these duties.

HOW DOES THIS WORK AS A CONTROL MEASURE?

In the hierarchy of controls this letter forms part of the administrative control measures which should be in place to ensure that all rope access work is conducted correctly and safely. This letter ensures that a responsible person is appointed to ensure all rope access work is conducted correctly and safely in the workplace or work site.