What is Rope Access? | VERTEX

What is Rope Access ?

Rope access is a safe method of working at height where ropes and associated equipment are used to gain access to and from the work position, and to be supported there.

Why Rope Access?

The advantage of using rope access methods mainly lies in the safety and speed with which workers can get to or from difficult locations in order to carry out their work, often with minimal impact on other operations, surrounding areas and the environment. Another major benefit is the reduction of the combination of the total man-hours and perceived level of risk for a particular task (man-at-risk hours) when compared with other means of access and their associated risks and costs.

The primary objective when using rope access methods is to carry out the work efficiently, with minimal accidents, incidents or dangerous occurrences. In order to ensure a safe system of work is maintained at all times, whilst avoiding damage to property or harm to the environment, careful planning and documented risk assessments are undertaken for each operation.

Like any other method for working at height, the application of rope access should be regarded as a complete system, in which planning, management, competence and suitable equipment should be treated with equal importance, as each is dependent on the other to ensure a safe system of work.

Rope Access is SAFE

Because all the work is done by Rope Access Technicians with international working at height certificates, no unskilled workers are used. In this way, The principle of zero work accident is preserved, projects are not left unfinished.

Rope Access is HIGH QUALITY

Because Rope Acces Technicians, who have full knowledge of the work at height safety equipment and have no problem with the feeling of being at height, are highly educated people who follow the sectoral devolopments and research the intricacies of the job; They don't rush things.

Rope Access is FAST

Because the safety lines to be established and the safety measures to be taken for jobs in hard-to-reach and dangerous areas included in the basic training of Rope Access Technicians, and they start work without the need for a second team.

Rope Access is ECONOMICAL

Because it does not require access to the pre-work area, ground preparation, installation, post-work dismantling and evacuation, as in conventional crane and scaffolding methods used for working at height. During work, it does not interfere with the work of other teams as it does not take up space on the floor.