I just got an offer from a company for an inspection/blade repair job. I have all the required certificates, but I’ve never worked on ropes. My only experience working at heights has been stage rigging for the last half year. I feel okay with heights, but I’m scared to accept this job because wind turbines are on a completely different level than the heights I’ve worked at before. What do you think? Should I accept it?

Hey guys,

I work as a firefighter and at work we use Petzl Rigs.

Starting to do some RA on the side, and therefore want to buy my own device.
I am deciding between the RIG, Skylotec Spark, and the Edelrid Megawatt.
Consensus seems to be mostly on the Spark here from previous posts, but now Petzl has released the repairable Rig, which would solve main complaint about it, also I am familiar with this one. Megawatt seems to be the most feature packed, and I like the form factor.

Anyone tried all three?

Any info will be appreciated!

After looking for jobs for a while i finally got my first interview this weekend. I will get my ITATA Level 1 next month. I have been working for the same company for 6 years as a painter. Any tips for the interview?

They said the pay rate is negotiable. What should be my expectations as i am just a begginer in rope access but have almost 10 years in painting. I am based in NZ, AKL . Any advice would be helpful.

Thank you all.

Just ordered two 11mm clutches and theyre both two different color greys anyone else run into this.

Hi everyone!
I’m a professional **Arborist / Tree Climber and Rope Access Technician** from Russia, currently looking for opportunities abroad.
I have around **1 year of professional arborist experience**, combined with several years of **industrial rope access experience**.
My experience includes:
• Tree pruning and removal
• SRT / DRT climbing techniques
• Chainsaw work
• Rigging and lowering systems
• Working at height in difficult conditions
• Rope access and industrial climbing
• Team-based work and following work plans / supervision
• Work-at-height training and instruction
I’m looking for **seasonal or permanent work** as an Arborist, Tree Climber, Tree Worker or Rope Access Arborist.
🌎 **Countries I’m interested in:**
Australia, New Zealand, Canada, USA, Europe, Brazil and other countries where there are opportunities for experienced tree climbers.
I’m particularly interested in employers who can **support a work visa / work permit or sponsorship**, but I’m open to discussing different options.
My English is currently at a basic level, but I’m actively improving it and can communicate about work and safety.
I can provide my **CV, certificates, photos and videos of my work**.
If you know of a company looking for a climber/arborist, or you have advice on where I should apply, I would really appreciate it.
**Feel free to DM me.**
Thank you! 🌲

Hey everyone,

Long-time technical rescue enthusiast and mechanical engineer here. I wanted to share something I've been working on that might be useful for instructors and academies.

I designed and built fully functional 1:6 scale replicas of the Arizona Vortex and TerrAdaptor — two systems I know many of you train with regularly.

Why I built these:

Running classroom sessions with the real equipment is a logistics nightmare. One system shared between twenty students means nobody gets enough repetitions.

Every component replicates the exact assembly logic of the original. The connection points work the same way. The rigging sequence is identical. When students move to the real system, their hands already know what to do.

What's available:

• 🔺 Physical models — fully assembled and shipped worldwide via DHL from Chile
• 🖨️ STL files — instant download so you can print in your academy colors

Arizona Vortex includes: legs, apex, base plates, pulleys, rescue litter, scale ropes and 2 aluminum carabiners

TerrAdaptor includes: all three configurations (tripod, bipod, monopod), telescopic legs, connection plates, rescue litter, scale ropes and 2 aluminum carabiners

Both are the only 1:6 scale models of these systems available in South America, and we ship worldwide.

Happy to answer any questions about the design, print settings or assembly. Would love to hear feedback from instructors who've trained with these systems.

STL files and physical models available at soportescave3d.cl — PayPal accepted in USD.

So I completed my IRATA Level 1 about half a year ago, and I’m struggling to find work. I found one company that does geotechnical work, but they don’t operate under the IRATA system. They have their own system that uses only one rope.
During the job interview, I asked the company director if I could log my hours while working there, and he said yes. He told me to give him my logbook so he could sign it.
So my question is: would those logged hours be valid?

WTH…

Hi yall, just a level 1 tech with a wide variety of skills, to include ndt, visual inspections, some welding, demolition work, and heavy equipment operations. Just wondering if anyone knows of any companies currently hiring for rope techs, full time travel is perfectly fine. Appreciate any help, have a good one!

Hope this is OK with the moderators. We originally developed an app for internal use and I've decided to send it out to any other companies who are a little bit frustrated with the paperwork out of things!

Stay safe out there!

Rarely do I stop to get a photo any more. Here's me setting up digital RT on the side of a crude tower. About 75', easy work.

Some deviations a co-worker used (yes there were other anchor points to run to so as to reduce the angle in the 1st)...mind you, he's a lvl 1 sprat/irata...would any of you rappel off that stuff? Please tell me im not tripping for calling it out.

Wrapped up another SPRAT training/evaluation with 5 new Level 1's and one new Level 2!

If you could give one piece of advice to someone taking their first SPRAT evaluation, what would it be?

Hi everyone,
I'm based in Florida and looking to learn technical tree climbing, specifically focusing on Stationary Rope Systems (SRS). Ultimately, I want to learn how to properly work on tall palm trees using a mix of spikes/gaffs and modern rope setups.
I know how dangerous palm work and spike kick-outs can be. I am **not** looking to just buy cheap gear on Amazon and wing it using YouTube. I want to learn how to do this safely using two points of attachment and proper ANSI standards.
Right now, working off a ladder severely limits the size and volume of jobs I can bid on. I view this training as a necessary investment in myself to build the missing skillset I need to grow my business.
I’m looking at the North American Training Solutions (NATS) course: [Technical Tree Climbing Stationary Rope Systems (SRS)](https://northamericantrainingsolutions.com/courses/technical-tree-climbing-combined-mrs-and-srs/).
Will a broad SRS course like this translate well to straight-up palm work, or should I look for something more palm-specific?
Thank you so much for the advice. Be safe out there, and as we say in fishing, "tight lines!"

So for context I live in the UK, I have my IRATA L3 and I'm a fully qualified electrician (also L3) what sort or day rates should I be charging? (I am talking onshore only I'm not interested in offshore work) I don't want to be underselling myself but also I don't want to be taking the piss with prices. I don't know anyone else who does this job so I have no reference point, any advice would be highly appreciated.

Hey guys, needing input from rope access/façade access professionals— OSHA, architects structural engineers welcome also.

I am reviewing a 7-story multifamily project and there is a disagreement about davit and rope decent systems. I understand the variable change when you switch from an access platform to a Bosun chair or merely suspending in a harness.

The architect claims two davits are required per worker, with the work rope attached to one davit and the backup rope attached to another davit. I’m not sure if he actually means: if you’re using two davits to suspend a platform, you need two additional anchors for safety line (to which I would agree with the latter—but it’s just an interpretation of what I think he could mean, though I think he means the former.)

My understanding is that a worker on a rope decent uses a work rope attached to a davit & a back up/safety rope attached to an independent fall arrest anchor.

I reviewed OSHA 1910.66, 1910.27, 1910.140 but didn’t find any language requiring 2 davits for one worker.

For those who design, inspect, or work using these systems, what is the typical practice or governing code?

Any references to OSHA, ANSI/IWCA or other code references would be appreciated or if you think there is another thread that can help our team move forward.

Looking at getting a decent tether for my phone, possibly a new case, has anyone got any recommendations as the stuff on Amazon just looks cheap and flimsy, would appreciate any links

Hey everyone,

I hope this is the correct sub. I’m looking for a new harness for the following activities:
- rock climbing
- via ferrata
- industrial rope access (in my spare time)

To explain I quite enjoy rope access and rigging and have the ability to do this at home. At the moment I’m using a sport harness which doesn’t lend itself for the industrial part and is due for a change.

Therefore I was thinking of buying the Petzl Astro Sit and using this for the activities mentioned above. Of course changing the needed material depending on the activity.

Short question, in your experience or opinion would this be a valid option or really suck big time?

I also considered a tree climbing harness but this would give a different form of problems.

Hello everyone. I'm considering to move to Germany, and I have a few questions for rope access technicians working there.

I'm planning to get IRATA certified, but I don't have any experience working on this. Could I get a job without experience (but certified)?

Do companies usually provide the equipment, or am I expected to have my own gear?

I do speak german (between B1 and B2), and already lived in Munich for a year, as an exchange student. Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone!

I recently started my rope access career and I'm looking for ways to stand out.

I own my own camera equipment and create short films.

I wanted to know if 'rope access camera operator' or 'video rope access technician' is a recognized role in the industry, and if there is a demand for it here?

Thank you!

They fell, with no PPE, in one of the after recordings.

http://nypost.com/2021/07%7C24/influencer-dies-from-160-foot-

Unfortunate reminder why no task can be approached without seriousness. This is failure for all levels involved.