Limit Free-Fall Distance During Rescue
Historically, in rescue, we’ve attached our two points from the rescuer to the casualty by placing a short-link from the sternal D-ring […]
Work & Safety Analysis 2024
If you’re not familiar with IRATA’s Work &Safety Analysis, then you should be. You can find a copy here. Go ahead, download […]
AccessTIPS – Helmets
Our helmets are one of the most important things we use every day at work. They provide protection against falling objects, top […]
SPRAT’s Changes to Rope Access Certification Requirements
As you may know, SPRAT has changed the Rope Access Certification Requirements (CR) document, with an effective date of April 2024. This […]
Benefits of an Audited and Approved Training Center for Your Rope Access Training
Several people have asked me lately about my opinion regarding rope access training at an audited and approved center versus going to […]
SPRAT Logbooks
You’ll receive a logbook from SPRAT upon successful completion of your first certification within the SPRAT system. SPRAT does not require you […]
IRATA Logbooks
Logbook entry verification signatures and company contact details shall only be provided by the following persons: Each logbook issued carries a unique […]
How Do You Know It’s Time to Upgrade?
OK, I’m going to say something that some of you may not like. Here goes – “Many of our students who come […]
How to Become a Rope Access Technician
So, you want to be a rope access technician? It’s been a great profession for a lot of people throughout the world. […]
Conversions and Direct Entries
So, there seems to be some confusion about the way IRATA and SPRAT handle Conversions and Direct Entries into each program. I’d […]