--- title: | Josh Delefortrie (3) description: (3) --- ##### Call: 604-447-8055 # SPRAT 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)*”     [< SPRAT Blog](https://staging.pacificropes.com/sprat) Josh Delefortrie November 11, 2019 ## [Learning the SPRAT Curriculum: Descending With a Descender and Ascender](https://staging.pacificropes.com/sprat/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/sprat/descending) Josh Delefortrie November 11, 2019 ## [Learning the SPRAT Curriculum:  Negotiating an Edge](https://staging.pacificropes.com/sprat/negotiate-edge) 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... [Continued](https://staging.pacificropes.com/sprat/negotiate-edge) Josh Delefortrie November 11, 2019 ## [Learning the SPRAT Curriculum:  Re-anchors](https://staging.pacificropes.com/sprat/re-anchors) In order to avoid a hazard, achieve an easier access point, increase the efficiency of your equipment, and mitigate rope weight and elongation, a... [Continued](https://staging.pacificropes.com/sprat/re-anchors) Josh Delefortrie November 11, 2019 ## [Learning the SPRAT Curriculum: Deviations](https://staging.pacificropes.com/sprat/deviations) In order to prevent abrasion related damage to your rope system, avoid hazards, or fix yourself into an efficient work position, a deviation (**SPRAT...** [Continued](https://staging.pacificropes.com/sprat/deviations) Josh Delefortrie November 11, 2019 ## [Learning the SPRAT Curriculum: Rope to Rope Transfers](https://staging.pacificropes.com/sprat/-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/sprat/-rope-to-rope-transfers) Josh Delefortrie November 11, 2019 ## [Learning the SPRAT Curriculum: Passing Knots](https://staging.pacificropes.com/sprat/passing-knots) Tying knots is a core skill in rope access work, and you will use it regularly. Amongst their many uses, in emergencies the appropriate knot can... [Continued](https://staging.pacificropes.com/sprat/passing-knots) Josh Delefortrie November 11, 2019 ## [Learning the SPRAT Curriculum: Changeovers](https://staging.pacificropes.com/sprat/changeovers) Switching from ascent to descent mode (and vice versa) is one of the foundational rope access techniques and involves switching between your descending... [Continued](https://staging.pacificropes.com/sprat/changeovers) Josh Delefortrie November 11, 2019 ## [Learning the SPRAT Curriculum: Ascent Using Ascenders and Descenders](https://staging.pacificropes.com/sprat/ascenders) Climbing a rope (ascending an anchored line) is one of the first techniques that we teach during L1 training, and is accomplished by alternating between... [Continued](https://staging.pacificropes.com/sprat/ascenders) Josh Delefortrie November 11, 2019 ## [Learning the SPRAT Curriculum: Use of Back-up Devices](https://staging.pacificropes.com/sprat/back-up-devices) On your SPRAT evaluation day, ALL LEVELS must demonstrate competence correctly using and handling their back-up device(s). With the oral part of your... [Continued](https://staging.pacificropes.com/sprat/back-up-devices) Josh Delefortrie November 11, 2019 ## [Learning the SPRAT Curriculum: Job Safety](https://staging.pacificropes.com/sprat/job-safety) A Rope Access Work Plan and Job Safety Analysis work together to outline the sequence of procedures necessary for the overall safe execution of a... [Continued](https://staging.pacificropes.com/sprat/job-safety) [← Older posts](https://staging.pacificropes.com/sprat/author/josh-delefortrie/page/4) [Newer posts →](https://staging.pacificropes.com/sprat/author/josh-delefortrie/page/2) [Privacy Policy](https://pacificropes.com/privacy-policy) © 2017 Pacific Ropes   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. 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