--- title: | Jemia --- ##### Call: 604-447-8055 # Industrial Rope Access Blog ### Recommended Posts This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. The contents of the www.pacificropes.com Web site (“Site”) and all other affiliated sites, such as “info.pacificropes.com” and “shop.pacificropes.com,”  including text, graphics, images and other material (“Content”) contained within the Site are for informational purposes only. Pacific Ropes makes no representations and disclaims any and all warranties with respect to the accuracy of content published on this page. Always obtain qualified professional advice before relying the content published on this Website. Use of this Website and its content is subject to the website *T[erms of Service](https://staging.pacificropes.com/hubfs/Documents/Website%20Terms%20and%20Services%20(2020-08-06).pdf)*”     [< Industrial Rope Access Blog](https://staging.pacificropes.com/irata-blog) Jemia October 10, 2018 ## [IRATA Membership](https://staging.pacificropes.com/irata-blog/irata-membership) IRATA membership involves more than just paying for an annual membership fee. The pride of being able to attach the IRATA membership logo to your company... [Continued](https://staging.pacificropes.com/irata-blog/irata-membership) Jemia August 08, 2018 ## [Understanding the IRATA Syllabus: Legal Framework](https://staging.pacificropes.com/irata-blog/irata-legal-framework) WorkSafe BC and Alberta OHS Code are two of a select few provincial legal frameworks in Canada which aim to ensure your health and safety in the workplace... [Continued](https://staging.pacificropes.com/irata-blog/irata-legal-framework) Jemia August 08, 2018 ## [Understanding the IRATA Syllabus: IRATA International System](https://staging.pacificropes.com/irata-blog/irata-syllabus-irata-international-system) When we talk about IRATA International’s safe system of work, we are talking about three main elements: their International code of practice (ICOP) and... [Continued](https://staging.pacificropes.com/irata-blog/irata-syllabus-irata-international-system) Jemia August 08, 2018 ## [Understanding the IRATA Syllabus: Assembly of Personal Equipment, and ‘Buddy’ Checks](https://staging.pacificropes.com/irata-blog/assembly-of-personal-equipment-and-buddy-checks) At the start of every rope access shift, you’ll need to suit yourself up with a wide variety of equipment (the higher your IRATA level, the more equipment... [Continued](https://staging.pacificropes.com/irata-blog/assembly-of-personal-equipment-and-buddy-checks) Jemia May 05, 2018 ## [Understanding the IRATA Syllabus: Re-anchors](https://staging.pacificropes.com/irata-blog/irata-syllabus-re-anchors) {% video_player "embed_player" overrideable=False, type='scriptV4', hide_playlist=True, viral_sharing=False, embed_button=False, autoplay=False,... [Continued](https://staging.pacificropes.com/irata-blog/irata-syllabus-re-anchors) Jemia May 05, 2018 ## [Understanding the IRATA Syllabus: Rope to Rope Transfers](https://staging.pacificropes.com/irata-blog/irata-syllabus-rope-to-rope-transfers) During a rope-to-rope transfer, you’ll move horizontally from one rope system to another while in suspension. The distance between the two sets of ropes... [Continued](https://staging.pacificropes.com/irata-blog/irata-syllabus-rope-to-rope-transfers) Jemia May 05, 2018 ## [Understanding the IRATA Syllabus: Ascent using ascenders and descenders](https://staging.pacificropes.com/irata-blog/irata-syllabus-ascending) Climbing a rope (ascending an anchor line) is one of the first techniques that we teach during L1 training, and is accomplished by alternating between two... [Continued](https://staging.pacificropes.com/irata-blog/irata-syllabus-ascending) Jemia May 05, 2018 ## [Understanding the IRATA Syllabus: Descending with a descender and ascender](https://staging.pacificropes.com/irata-blog/irata-syllabus-descending) Being able to control your speed and stop as required while descending the ropes is a core technique you’ll use nearly every day as a rope tech. All... [Continued](https://staging.pacificropes.com/irata-blog/irata-syllabus-descending) Jemia May 05, 2018 ## [Understanding the IRATA Syllabus: Changeovers](https://staging.pacificropes.com/irata-blog/irata-syllabus-changeovers) Switching from ascent to descent mode (and vice versa) is one of the core rope access techniques and involves switching between your descending and... [Continued](https://staging.pacificropes.com/irata-blog/irata-syllabus-changeovers) Jemia May 05, 2018 ## [Understanding the IRATA Syllabus: Deviations](https://staging.pacificropes.com/irata-blog/irata-syllabus-deviations) In order to prevent abrasion related damage to your rope system, avoid hazards, or get yourself in the right position for the work you’re doing in... 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