Understanding the IRATA Syllabus: Lowering Systems & Rig-For-Rescue Overview
During the planning stage of every industrial rope access contract, the supervising L3 technician and other managerial personnel are responsible for...
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Josh Delefortrie
December
12,
2018
Jemia
October
10,
2018
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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Josh Delefortrie
August
08,
2018
Understanding the IRATA Syllabus: Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
A risk assessment is a daily-specific examination of the hazards and potential hazards that could cause harm to those in or around the work area. Based on...
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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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Josh Delefortrie
August
08,
2018
Understanding the IRATA Syllabus: Selection of Access Method
Let’s be humble here. Although rope access is an innovative and low-cost access method, it’s not always the best option for a task and/or location. There...
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Josh Delefortrie
August
08,
2018
Understanding the IRATA Syllabus: Care and Maintenance of Equipment
All of your rope access equipment, with absolutely no exceptions, needs to be inspected regularly. There are three types of equipment inspections you...
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Josh Delefortrie
August
08,
2018
Understanding the IRATA Syllabus: Selection of Equipment
When planning for a task, selection of equipment is part of the process to ensure you are using equipment that is appropriate for the task at hand and...
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Josh Delefortrie
August
08,
2018
Understanding the IRATA Syllabus: Anchor Selection
There’s a whole range of different anchor-types used in rope access, including purpose-engineered steelwork and eyebolts, to temporary ground anchors,...
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Josh Delefortrie
August
08,
2018
Understanding the IRATA Syllabus: Exclusion Zones, Protection of Third Parties, and Permits to Work
Careful as we may be, it’s nearly impossible to completely remove the risk of debris or work instruments falling/being dropped while we’re working at...
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