Rope access has taken the last decade to become generally accepted as a valid way to work at height. Irata continually strives to improve safety within the work at height industry and works closely with member companies and other related. Irata international code of practice for industrial rope access arch. Irata level 1 manoeuvre rope to rope transfer youtube. Foreword, introduction, scope, structure, terms and definitions, principles and controls. Heightworks irata training manual version 2 rope access. Irata international code of practice for industrial rope access part 1 of 5.
The lead authority in industrial rope access industrial rope access has been developed by irata international for over 25 years to a point where it is the chosen means of access for much of the work in the offshore oil and gas industry as well as a range of projects in construction, civil engineering, the built and natural environment and much. Irata international code of practice for industrial rope. Industrial rope access has been developed by irata international for over 25 years to a point where it is the chosen means of access for much of the work in the offshore oil and gas industry as well as a range of projects in construction, civil engineering, the built and natural environment and much more. Irata rope access training manual belay rope access. Industrial rope access as an industry was born in the early 1980s and grew out of skills developed in caving and climbing by isolated groups of individuals who saw the potential for a cost efficient method of working at height in the offshore oil industry. A free download of the latest version, including any newly developed. Buildings industrial rope access application procedure. The industrial rope access industry has an exemplary safety record that has derived from rigorous adherence to. Topic sheets,irata live,the leading association in the rope access industry irata is the sole global trade association in the. Industrial rope access refers to techniques by which access is gained to the exterior walls of buildings or other. Guidelines on the use of rope access methods for industrial purposes. Initial reservations were fuelled by a perceived danger of workers dangling from insubstantial ropes and by the employment of cavers and climbers without specific industrial training. Access trade association irata taking safety standards to ever greater heights.
Irata training, assessment and certification scheme. Reclamation guidelines for rope access work diagrams courtesy nsl, petzl, and ropeworks industrial corp. Industrial rope access investigation into items of personal. The approach adopted by the united kingdoms industrial rope access trade. Products, training and operational support services for professional work at height and rescue. Industrial rope access, as it is known of today, started in the early to mid80s using a. The purpose of these guidelines is to establish minimum acceptable standards for personnel, procedures, equipment, and conditions for conducting rope access activities.
What is rope access irata internationals rope access system is a safe method of working at height where ropes and associated equipment are used to gain access. Products, training and operational support services for. Depending on the characteristics of the structure and site constraints, access can often be achieved using a number of methods other than industrial rope access, including ladders, stationary or removable suspended scaffolding, mechanical selfpropelled aerial lifts, and other. D irata international trainer member company training manual. The rope access industry is committed to ensuring that this occupation continues to maintain high health and safety standards.