Industrial Rope Access Companies for those Difficult Jobs

Originally developed from climbing and caving techniques, industrial rope access systems allow operatives to work at height or to access difficult-to-reach places. They’re generally used where scaffolding or suspended platforms are not practical.

As a supplier and installer of industrial safety systems, we are fully conversant with the use of these systems and know what is required to comply with safety regulations. We are also able to supply a range of rope access services by using our own highly trained and qualified technicians with the appropriate equipment.

Uses and Benefits of Industrial Rope Access Systems

Sometimes known as industrial climbing, rope access is a work positioning method that uses ropes so that workers can reach areas that would otherwise be inaccessible. In these cases, workers ascend and descend on a rope, which is their primary means of support, positioning, and protection.

An industrial rope access system is much easier and quicker to set up and dismantle than scaffolding and so enables work to be carried out much more efficiently and cost-effectively. It is also less likely to disrupt other operations and so is better for productivity.

Despite the obvious benefits, rope access is nevertheless a practice that is exposed to potential dangers. Consequently, it is governed by two professional organizations — the Industrial Rope Access Trade Association (IRATA) and the Society of Professional Rope Access Technicians (SPRAT) — that provide certification programs and oversee the use of rope access.

We always comply with regulations by ensuring that:

• anyone using individual support lines is either trained in accordance with IRATA or SPRAT guidelines or is under the direct supervision of someone who is
• all rigging complies with OSHA regulations
• ropes, harnesses, and rigging equipment are inspected after each use to ensure there are no defects
• all equipment meets IRATA and SPRAT standards and is securely tethered to a worker when suspended
• single-point suspension lines are only used for inspections and investigations rather than physical work and the maximum load for each line does not exceed 250 pounds
• a support seat will be used if a worker is to be suspended for over ninety minutes.

Safety and Efficiency for Rope Access

Our business is focused on safety, whether that is in the provision of equipment or the way our workers operate. We will, therefore, always install high-quality equipment properly, ensure it is correctly inspected and maintained, and that all workers are trained in the safe and effective use of the equipment.

Shine On Anchors understand the safety requirements, which can change, and we are always compliant. But, for us, it is about more than simply achieving compliance. We genuinely want to keep all workers safe while ensuring they can operate in an efficient manner.

Safe workers tend to be good and conscientious workers, so it is in everyone’s interest to comply with standards and ensure workers know what those standards are. So, if you need work done in difficult-to-access places, we can provide the equipment, the training, and the technicians to get the job done.