rope access technician

Rope access, also known as industrial climbing and commercial climbing, is a form of work positioning. Rope access originates from techniques commonly found in climbing, big wall climbing in particular, and in caving. Specifically, rope access relates to sieging, which is widely used in big wall climbing, due to the fixed rope nature of rope access. These methods apply practical ropework methods that allow a worker access to difficult to reach areas, with the use of scaffolding, cradles or an aerial work platform. All applications of rope access are to make working in vertical settings easier and more efficient. Rope access training is regulated by the Industrial Rope Access Trade Association (IRATA) and the society of Professional Rope Access Technicians (SPRAT). Both institutions base ...