Understanding the IRATA Syllabus: Safety Method Statement
The safety method statement is your action plan. It outlines the sequence of procedures necessary for the overall safe execution of a task, and takes into...
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Josh Delefortrie
August
08,
2018
Josh Delefortrie
August
08,
2018
Understanding the IRATA Syllabus: Detailed and Interim Inspections
Detailed inspections are a bi-annual (minimum - although could be conducted more frequently) formal procedure, which ensures that all rope access...
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Josh Delefortrie
August
08,
2018
Understanding the IRATA Syllabus: Hazard Avoidance and Rope Protection
The hazards IRATA is referring to in this part of their certification scheme, are specifically those which could damage your rope system or equipment....
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Josh Delefortrie
August
08,
2018
Understanding the IRATA Syllabus: Basic Anchor System
A basic anchor system includes two sets of ropes (your working and safety line) and their two separate anchors. If it’s possible, it’s recommended that...
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Josh Delefortrie
August
08,
2018
Understanding the IRATA Syllabus: Planning for Emergencies
An important part of every safety method statement is your emergency plan. This plan should include a detailed evacuation plan (in the case of a fire,...
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Josh Delefortrie
August
08,
2018
Understanding the IRATA Syllabus: Selection of Personnel and Competence
Who you’re working with matters, and during the selection process for putting together a competent and efficient rope access team, a number of factors...
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Josh Delefortrie
July
07,
2018
Understanding the IRATA Syllabus: First Aid and Suspension Intolerance
In the case of an emergency rescue, things are going to move fast. If a tech has passed out in their harness, you have less than 15 minutes to get them to...
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Josh Delefortrie
May
05,
2018
UNDERSTANDING THE IRATA Syllabus: Work Seats
Work seats are an item of equipment designed for your comfort and health. They’re most commonly used when techs are working in a single position for an...
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Josh Delefortrie
May
05,
2018
Understanding the IRATA Syllabus: Edge Obstructions
Working edges, or access zones, present all sorts of hazards. That’s why we set up exclusion zones around them (an established work area that is barred...
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Josh Delefortrie
May
05,
2018
Understanding the IRATA Syllabus: Passing mid rope Protectors
To protect the working lines against abrasion and other hazards, wrap around canvas rope protectors can be used if the risk (generally a minimally sharp...
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