Just my opinion but I would not trust rope over wire. It chafes and can be easily cut.
From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Jerome Tauber via CnC-List Sent: Monday, May 13, 2019 7:04 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Jerome Tauber Subject: Re: Stus-List Source for replacement lifelines in Toronto? Now general lifeline information I checked those regs and they now permit HMPE rope lifelines. “Lifeline Specifications Lifelines of stranded stainless steel wire Lifelines of either: stranded stainless steel wire HMPE The minimum diameter is specified in table 8 below Stainless steel lifelines shall be uncoated and used without close-fitting sleeving, however, temporary sleeving may be fitted provided it is regularly removed for inspection. A lanyard of synthetic rope may be used to secure lifelines provided the gap it closes does not exceed 100 mm (4”). This lanyard shall be replaced annually All components of the lifeline enclosure system shall have a breaking strength no less than the lifeline When HMPE is used, it shall be protected from chafe and spliced in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommended procedure.”
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