A contractor must-
(a) appoint a competent person in writing as a rope access supervisor with the duty of supervising all rope access work on the site, including the duty of ensuring occupational health and safety compliance in relation to rope access work: Provided that the appointment of any such person does not relieve the construction manager of any personal accountability for failing in his management duties in terms of this regulation;
(b) ensure that all rope access work on the construction site is carried out under the supervision of a competent person; and
(c) ensure that all rope access operators are competent and licensed to carry out their work.