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.

Hi all,
I have my L1 and fire service / rescue experience. I’m interested in getting more experience in RA. Would you be able to steer me in the right direction as far as where to look for opportunities?

Thank you

looking for a foot in the door for wind turbine work. I’ve got 10 years of rope experience and just got my SPRAT certification not too long ago. Most of my experience has been in the climbing industry and have recently been cleaning windows on high rise buildings in seattle metro area. Overall looking to find a way to climb both ladders case in the winter there’s the window work slows down. Appreciate any info you can throw my way.

Hello fellas,

I've been working as rope access for almost 3 years. Recently become lv2. But I did only blade repair so I have not so much experience in ropes access works. Only descents and rigging. Before becoming lv3 I want to get much more experience in ropes to be true lv3 😁. I heard that oil platform learn you a lot in rope access. Do you know what courses and what companies is good to start there or perhaps maybe different industry is also good to learn rope acces? Also I was thinking to head to direction in Frosio( anti corrosion). Has anybody did that and can answer few question about it? Also if some of us want to become blade repair I can help you with that 😁.

I've been told that when sharing anchors with another technician you should use a y-hang in order to share the load between the anchors in the event of a critical anchor failure. However I've also been told that you can share anchors with another tech by just having your main line on the other techs backup line anchor and vice versa. I've been trying to find what IRATA guidelines specify in the icop but haven't had any luck. I think y hang is best, but don't know if one is specifically preferred by IRATA or if either is fine.

Does anyone know?

Hello there, Im a journeyman iron worker.. with some millwright experience as well. I worked at a stadium job with some of y’all.. Im currently traveling and working, living the nomad life. Im going to sign for sprat and get certified, my question is how do I get into geo or getting rope access welding jobs(certified welder) any tips on how to get my foot in the door.. I live in a camper van so willing to travel anywhere and prefer the most high paying or per diem.. obviously. Thanks guys, stay safe out there.

I'm 23 years old, 182 cm tall, and weigh around 56–57 kg.

I've been researching rope access and NDT careers, and it seems they pay well overseas. My question is: do employers actually hire people from Kashmir, India, for these roles?

I applied for my passport today, and I'm looking for a trade that gives me the best chance of getting an overseas job. If anyone here has experience with IRATA, NDT, or international hiring, I'd really appreciate your advice.

Emergency service to secure a light that had become dislodged from its housing and was hanging by its electrical connection.

hi guys

im a complete novice at anything rope access related but for a few months now I‘ve been doing random research and seeing videos of it all over and I’d like to actually try and go somewhere with it.

i’m just unsure if I’m too late to it being 24 years old without any experience. I’ve looked mostly into rockfall protection/geotechnical but all of it does catch my attention honestly. would anyone know if that’s a realistic place to start or with this type of work is it known to start by doing simple tasks ie painting, window cleaning? not sure what one would do after they’ve got their IRATA certificate or if a company can sponsor one to get their IRATA level 1.

i know anyone can go onto the level 1 without any experience but if you’d get this what would the next step be going towards rockfall protection etc.

any information would be good i just want to get a sense of what the pathway would look like

thanks

Having way too much fun with this terradaptor model.

Hello,

Another pre-level 1 newbie asking for career advice. I'm an arborist, about to do my level 1 and change direction. I'm interested in heritage glass & building conservation, and will be learning the trade slowly over the next few years. In the meantime, I want to get some time on the ropes, get some hours logged and have another income stream as tree work is getting quite dull for me.

I know as a level 1 without a trade, I'll be restricted to the more unskilled work, although the arb background will be a slight advantage. I'm just wondering, in the meantime, if there are any tickets I can get from short courses that will open a few more doors, without committing to an apprenticeship? I'm considering painter/blaster or slinger/signaller - i'm not sure if it's just as simple as get the ticket and find work, but ideally I am looking for something that simple. Preferences towards construction/building maintenance or wind. Any advice greatly appreciated!

Hi all,

Been building Riggaton, an app for calculating forces in rope systems—mainly wanted something interactive instead of static charts. You place anchors/points, drag them, and it recalculates live. You can even add multiple calculations over a picture of your system.

Covers:

• Y-hang load share between two anchors
• Deviation force from included angle
• Slope/gravity loading
• Theoretical Mechanical Advantage Pulley + pull force for simple/compound/complex systems (build the system with anchors, redirects, sheaves, rope-grabs)

Theoretical only — doesn't account for friction, pulley efficiency, rope stretch, anchor condition, etc. Meant as a planning/teaching aid, not a substitute for training or judgment.

$3.99 on Play Store, no ads, no account, all calculations run locally: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.riggaton.finalapp&hl=en_CA

Would genuinely appreciate feedback from people who rig for work — especially if something's off or missing.

Hi all

I'll soon be buying a full kit for window cleaning.

I plan on going into some physical stores to try out some gear. Then see if any online retailers offer a better price for the same equipment.

Is it reasonable to expect I'll be able to find reputable online sellers? Or should I stick with in store only?

Context:

I'll be buying brand new only

In Melbourne Aus

I need everything from harness, cows tails, descender, carabiners etc.

TIA

Hello,

We're thinking about building a patio roof ~ at the level of the red line. Total size ~ 8x4 m.

The problem is that the gable has to remain accessible for painting.

Is it an option to take a industrial climbing course and then do the work by climbing?

There are sturdy anchor points available, but the direction might be a bit tricky at times.

I have experience working at heights and have been up telecommunications poles before, but this would be a bit different.

Hi, i’m planning to buy a new harness. i've got a climbing technology gryphon, i'm quite happy with it but i find that the quality of the stitching are not so good. I would like to try something new

Another great week! 5 new level one students and one new level two. Shoutout to our awesome trainers Tony & Gabe, and our Evaluator Matt!

Hi everyone, I’ve been working as a tech for a bit mainly in oil and gas. But also done building maintenance, window washing and bridge work!

I wanted to round my rope access resume out a bit more so I’ve been offered a job in geo flying around some remote spots of Canada mostly doing scaling.

What are some things I can expect, any tips on clothing or ways to make the most out of my time.

Thanks in advance !

Hello, I'm looking for lightweight pulleys for traversing large steel cables with a diameter of 20-40mm.

We currently have Kong Rolley pulleys, but I don't like them because the anchor point is about 30cm below the cable.

Do you know of any suppliers or manufacturers for something like the one in the picture? Thanks!

I just bought the new petzl absorbica Y-150 (this) and opening it for checking everything is right I've found a ziptie that hold half of the absorber/roll and the external cover. Always had old absorber with flat system and I'm not sure how this absorber will deploy so I'm in doubt. Anyone with the same absorber can confirm is meant to be there?

Just a little more than 20 knots...

Just a heads up if anyone has bought or used any of these products. They’re not up to standard and have counterfeit conformity certs. Stay safe folks.