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...
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Jemia
October
10,
2018
Jemia
August
08,
2018
Understanding the IRATA Syllabus: 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...
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Jemia
August
08,
2018
Understanding the 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...
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Jemia
August
08,
2018
Understanding the IRATA Syllabus: 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...
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Jemia
May
05,
2018
Understanding the IRATA Syllabus: Re-anchors
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Jemia
May
05,
2018
Understanding the 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...
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Jemia
May
05,
2018
Understanding the IRATA Syllabus: Ascent using ascenders and descenders
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...
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Jemia
May
05,
2018
Understanding the IRATA Syllabus: Descending with a descender and ascender
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...
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Jemia
May
05,
2018
Understanding the 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...
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Jemia
May
05,
2018
Understanding the 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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