About Rope Access

Gone are the days of rope access being used solely for cleaning, surveying and light maintenance tasks at ARP we can now offer additional safe and proven working methods to carry out more complex tasks such as cladding and curtain wall removal and replacement, concrete repairs of all sizes and full glazing replacements in fact, most construction and maintenance tasks at height are now possible via rope access.

IRATA (Industrial Rope Access Trade Association) is the sole global rope access trade association in the industrial work-at-height sector, it has member companies with trained and qualified technicians on every continent.
 
The current industrial rope access systems have been developed over the last 25 years by IRATA to the point where it is now the chosen means of access for much of the work in the offshore oil and gas industries as well as a range of projects in construction, civil engineering and the built environment. It’s success is based on it’s thorough training and very strict working guidelines that deliver an unrivalled work safety record year after year.
 
Each of ARP’s projects is overseen by at least one site based Level 3 IRATA technician who will have achieved a minimum of 2000 hours of rope access experience. The route to becoming a level three rope access supervisor (see below) ensures all of our works are carried out safely to the highest possible standards, by experienced operatives.

IRATA Level one

Previous rope access experience – None

Training requirement – 1st five day intensive course

Ability after course – Under the supervision of a level three technician: inspect own rope system, use rope access equipment, assist with rigging and undertake a rescue involving decent.

IRATA Level one

Previous rope access experience – None

Training requirement – 1st five day intensive course

Ability after course – Under the supervision of a level three technician: inspect own rope system, use rope access equipment, assist with rigging and undertake a rescue involving decent.

IRATA Level two

Previous rope access experience – IRATA Level one plus 1,000 hours of proven and qualified on-site experience

Training requirement – 2nd five day intensive course

Ability after course – Under the supervision of a level three technician: rigging of working ropes, undertake advanced rescue, perform advanced rope access tasks, have some knowledge of legislation and safety requirements.

IRATA Level three (supervisor) required on-site at all times to supervise and oversee rope access teams

Previous experience – IRATA Level two plus an additional 1,000 hours of proven and qualified on-site  experience

Training requirement – 3rd five day intensive course

Ability after course – Supervision of rope access works and teams, understanding of working techniques and current legislation, demonstrate all skills of level one and two certificates, demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of advanced rescue techniques, hold a suitable and valid first aid certificate, have a working knowledge of the IRATA training certification scheme, be familiar with the IRATA international code of practice.

IRATA Level three (supervisor) required on-site at all times to supervise and oversee rope access teams

Previous experience – IRATA Level two plus an additional 1,000 hours of proven and qualified on-site  experience

Training requirement – 3rd five day intensive course

Ability after course – Supervision of rope access works and teams, understanding of working techniques and current legislation, demonstrate all skills of level one and two certificates, demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of advanced rescue techniques, hold a suitable and valid first aid certificate, have a working knowledge of the IRATA training certification scheme, be familiar with the IRATA international code of practice.

 Benefits of Rope Access

• Cost effective access solution
• Increased safety for working at height
• Increased security for residents
• Reduced overall programme times
• Faster setup times for responsive works
• Less overall disruption

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