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Industrial Rope Access Overview

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Rope Access System

Regulating Organization

- Industrial Rope Access Trade Association (IRATA) – World Wide Recognition


- Society of Professional Rope Access Technicians (SPRAT) – North America Reputation

Regulating Standards

- ISO 22846: Personal Equipment for Protection Against Fall


o Part 1: Fundamental Principle for a System of Work
o Part 2: Code of Practice

Advantages and Dis-advantages

Advantages

1. Versatile Accessibility
2. Cost Efficient
- Less manpower
- Less machinery
3. Quick and Efficient
4. Minimal Environmental Impact
5. Flexibility
- If work priority suddenly changes it is easier to transfer compare to other conventional
temporary access.
6. Safe
- The system is designed not just for easier access but a fall protection as well.

Dis-advantages

1. Need high level of specialized training


2. Industry specific equipment

Rope Access Services/Applications

1. Maintenance Jobs
 Welding
 Plating
 Rust Removal
 Painting
 Repair Work
 Building Maintenance
a. Cleaning
b. Repair
2. Inspection Jobs
 Coating Survey
 Quality Control
 Safety Inspection
 Non-Destructive Inspection
3. Construction Jobs
 Rigging
 Pipe Fitting
 Electrical Work

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