safety

Rope access is a system based on 200% or more protection at all times. Rope Access work is performed in constant suspension, resulting in considerably lower forces applied on all items of equipment. All work and potential rescues are planned and hazards are identified and controlled.

All rope access work is supervised by a competent and qualified supervisor. Supervisors will have undertaken at least 12 days of progressive of training; been evaluated at least three times by independent third-parties; have at least 1000-2000 hours of logged experience working in suspension and hold a valid First-Aid certification.

flexibility

Rope access systems are flexible to allow for change in conditions, locations or planned work. A Rope Access system has a well documented process and procedure for implementing changes to access safely, this includes a re-analysis of hazards and rescue requirements as well as equipment requirements prior to any changes in the proposed access plan.

lower exposure hours and risk

Rope access systems facilitate access to difficult to reach areas quickly and efficiently. Less work-hours building scaffold and transporting heavy equipment means less hours workers are exposed to hazards.

A Rope Access technician’s training far exceed the minimum hours required in Working at Heights training. Personnel are required to get re-certified at least every three years. Better trained workers reduces risk and the potential for accidents.

cost savings

When hiring rope access contractors, the client saves money by:

• Not having to pay for scaffold or heavy machinery delivery, assembly, disassembly and pick-up.

• Having more efficient workers who create access, perform the work and provide rescue all-in-one.

• More qualified workers means safer work. Safety limits costs associated with unsafe behaviors (fees, fines, accidents, etc)

Reduced site footprint

Rope Access takes virtually no space when compared to traditional forms of access, such as scaffolds or heavy machinery.

• Rope access equipment does not need to be delivered prior to work commencing.

• No heavy equipment required to deliver access equipment.

• Equipment does not require large amounts of yard space for storage, assembly and disassembly.

• Rope access equipment does not sit idly, reducing overall costs.

Integrated rescue plans

Rescue-planning is built into rope access systems. Every rope access technician has had to practically demonstrate a rescue for a third party assessor prior to certification. Constant supervision by a competent person trained in a multitude of rescue scenarios is integrated into the access system.