1.1 These requirements cover aluminum (ERMC-A) and stainless steel (ERMC-SS) electrical rigid metal conduit, nipples, elbows, and couplings in 12 – 155 (3/8 – 6) trade sizes for use as metal raceway for the installation of wires and cables in accordance with CSA C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, NOM- 001-SEDE, Standard for Electrical Installations, and NFPA 70, National Electrical Code (see Reference Item No. 1, Annex A). It is the user’s responsibility to determine the appropriate product for the application.

1.1    These requirements cover industrial control panels intended for general industrial use, operating from a voltage of 1000 volts or less. This equipment is intended for installation in ordinary locations, in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, where the ambient temperature does not exceed 40°C (104°F) maximum.

This CARICOM Regional Standard provides requirements for implementation and maintenance of a food safety and sanitation programme for tourism establishments.

While these requirements may be applicable to other establishments where food is prepared and served, for the purposes of this document the standard applies to all food premises which are part of the tourism establishment.

This standard applies to structures, and food transport vehicles and associated equipment, fixtures and fittings used by the food business in the tourism establishment.

This standard does not apply to organisations such as government ministries, regulatory departments and agencies, associations and statutory bodies that do not provide a tourism related service.

This CARICOM Regional Standard specifies requirements for a water treatment management and efficiency programme for tourism establishments including:

a)    the definition of terms common to water service providers;

b)    basic requirements for drinking water supply and treatment systems;

c)     guidelines for objectives, service assessment criteria and related performance indicators;

d)    benchmarks for measuring performance of water management, treatment and efficiency.

This standard does not apply to:

a)    organisations such as government ministries, regulatory departments and agencies, associations and statutory bodies that do not provide a tourism related service; and

b)    objectives set forth by the national water authority and other relevant agencies which are to be achieved through implementation of national standards and compliance obligations. 

This CARICOM Regional Standard provides requirements for the implementation and maintenance of a solid waste management programme for tourism establishments.

This standard does not apply to:

a)    organisations such as government ministries, regulatory departments and agencies, associations and statutory bodies that do not provide a tourism related service; and

b)    solid solutions, solids in solutions and non-solid waste.

EXAMPLE   Solid solutions include construction steel, brass and amalgam waste which may arise from construction, plumbing, dentistry and other activities. 

This CARICOM Regional Standard specifies requirements for the management of sewage including collection, treatment and disposal, and other effluents generated at tourism establishments.

This standard does not apply to organisations such as government ministries, regulatory departments and agencies, associations and statutory bodies that do not provide a tourism related service.

This standard specifies requirements for an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) system developed and implemented within a tourism establishment.

This regional standard is applicable to IPM programmes throughout tourism establishments.

This standard does not apply to organisations such as government ministries, regulatory departments and agencies, associations, and statutory bodies, that do not provide a tourism related service.

This standard outlines minimum requirements for performance, labelling, construction and testing of non-medical face masks. These non-medical face masks are intended to reduce the risk of general transmission of infectious agents but do not fall under the ambit of personal protective equipment (PPE).

This standard is applicable to non-medical face masks made out of paper, plastic, fabric or any other breathable materials, synthetic or natural, that are disposable or reusable. It also applies to non-medical face masks that are stitched or bonded by any other methods.

This standard does not apply to the following types of face masks:

a)     folded without stitching;

b)     medical; and

c)      elastomeric particulate respirators.

This standard does not address flame resistance, high-heat, electrical arc or related hazards.

This international standard deals with the safety of toys that have at least one function dependent on electricity.

This code of practice gives recommendations and guidance on the use of IRATA International rope access methods, including training, to provide a safe system of work. It is intended for use by IRATA International members, IRATA International rope access technicians, national or regional enforcement agencies, safety officers and those who commission rope access work, e.g. building contractors; multi-national oil and gas companies; the renewable energy sector. This code of practice is applicable to the use of IRATA International rope access methods for industrial purposes, i.e. for access to buildings, other structures (on or offshore) or natural features, such as cliff faces, where ropes are used as the primary means of access, egress or support and as the primary means of protection against a fall. This code of practice is not intended to apply to the use of rope-based access methods for leisure activities, arboriculture, general steeplejack methods or emergency personal evacuation systems, or to the use of rope-based access (line rescue) techniques by fire brigades and other emergency services for rescue work or for rescue training. NOTE Throughout this code of practice, the term rope access is intended to mean rope access for industrial purposes, unless otherwise stated.

This International Code of Practice for Industrial Rope Access Systems’ is freely available on the IRATA  website to anyone who wishes to access it. Please see the following links:

• The IRATA website – irata.org

• IRATA freely available publications - Publications | IRATA International

• Access to the document (ICOP) - ‘IRATA International Code of Practice for Industrial Rope Access’