2. Learning Objectives
■ Describe some benefits of rope access for work at
height.
■ Identify applicable regulations and best practices
for further study.
■ Learn about a project in which rope access
enabled the crew to work safely and efficiently.
■ Ask questions about this innovative topic and be
answered by a rope access expert.
15. ■ 2500 rope access technicians
certified since 2001.
■ SRAT raised awareness of safety &
effectiveness of rope access
systems.
– Safe Practices for Rope Access
Work
– Certification Requirements for
Rope Access Work
■ 40 hours training before
certification
www.sprat.org
16. An individual who performs rope access
work. May only work under the direct,
on-site supervision of a Rope Access
Lead Technician or Supervisor.
Level I
Technician
Responsible for physically conducting rope
access operations and/or safety evaluations of
rope access operations, including maintenance
of associated access equipment. Performs all
Rope Access Lead Technician duties
Level II
Technician
Responsible for the overall rope access
work site and performs all Rope Access
Supervisor duties.
Level III
Technician
22. Harness
■ Dorsal Ring @ back
■ Seat Ring @ waist
■ Sternal Ring @ chest
■ Positioning Rings
■ Equipment Loops
■ Maillon: attaches seat to sternal
■ Chest Croll: ascension device
attached to Maillon
23. Static Rope
■ Use for rescue, rigging, rappelling,
ascending, mechanical advantage,
fall & travel restraint.
■ Inspect before & after each use
■ Protect from sharp edges
■ Same precautions as fall protection
– avoid chemical/UV/heat
exposure.
Ken – story: why ropes access used for this project, highlights
Ken – story: why ropes access used for this project, highlights
Ken – story: why ropes access used for this project, highlights
Ken – story: why ropes access used for this project, highlights
Abby:
There has been little innovation in the approach to at-height work over the years. As many contractors move towards head protection inspired by mountain climbing gear, there is another lesson the industry can learn from the mountains to keep people safe at heights. Rope access methods, training, and other considerations will be discussed in a practical and creative manner to challenge the fall protection status quo.
Ken – describe why ropes access is a good/safe alternative to scaffolding
KEN – Any background on any of these and your thoughts on rope access being more widely used?
ABBY – Ask Ken about activities that are typical to construction trades – will they be moving towards rope access?
Ken
Abby – describe how rope access industry uses the same standards we are familiar with in safety…
Abby introduce this.
Abby – introduce this and describe Clark and Skanska rollout experiences.
(Petzl and MSA helmets also pictured)
Abby – ask Ken how climbing harness is different from traditional fall protection harness.
Ken
Ken
Ken
Abby – ask Ken, can anyone tie knots? I recognize some of these from boating…