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Final report and findings of rope access death in Alabama

Please take the time to read over this report and learn from this. Lack of supervision and awareness is to common these days. These environments are ever changing. Knowing how to rig some ropes and climb around doesn’t mean you know how to identify risks. Speak up and don’t be afraid to push back if…

Why Green Flag

During my time with Global Ascent Inc and Team Qualspec, we spent a great deal of time & money subscribing to companies like ISNetworld, Browz & PICS Auditing (now Avetta) which became frustrating due to the fact that these safety auditing companies knew very little about the documentation process of Industrial Rope Access. This is…

It’s a very common issue

It’s a very common issue when a tech turns up to a class to upgrade and haven’t been able to get the signatures required. Here is a helpful reminder from the IRATA Website. Technicians that are not always able to obtain signatures from an IRATA level 3 should have their hours signed by a person…

Making the industry more aware is a vital part of our growth

Making the industry more aware is a vital part of our growth SPRAT are providing Research Grants for companies to shed light on issues that continue to be grey areas for us. Please read the article below . Annual Research Grant Program The mission of The Society of Professional Rope Access Technicians is to advance…