What is Rope Access

Rope Access (RA) is a safe, efficient and cost effective method to create height a workplace. 
This is because there can be realized a short lead in general. 
By combining multiple disciplines, Rope Access minimal impact on concurrent activities or processes.

Over the years in the industry safety Rope Access evolved significantly. 
There are various international standards and regulations arise safety & quality on the working method but also for staff and materials to be used.

Originally, the techniques of mountaineering and caving, but today there are few more similarities with these sports. Rope Access techniques are the last 20 years, significantly adapted and developed for use in industry.

Rope Access is an exclusive way of temporary work positioning. This technique is applicable to situations where "lines" are used as the primary means of support and for vertical and / or horizontal transport to or from a job site. 
This specialists after extensive instruction using rope access in their activities are guided. 
Think for example inspectors Stoomwezen.

The lack of Dutch legislation and specific operating systems with RA work can be performed safely uses totalis IRATA work methodology. 
IRATA (Industrial Rope Access Trade Association) is an overarching body that ensures that safety and quality of the Rope Access is guaranteed and respected . 
The working methodology of the IRATA is in accordance with the applicable European Directives for working at height but is also used worldwide.

For more information, please visit http://www.irata.org .