Through proper planning, education, training and supervision hazards can be identified and avoided and risks can be managed to produce a safe working environment for everyone. We believe our crews deserve the highest standard of safety Rope Access has to offer.
All Canadian Rope Access training and equipment meets or exceeds OSHA and ANSI requirements. Each technician follows comprehensive safety guidelines for Rope Access in accordance with SPRAT (Society of Professional Rope Access Technicians) requirements for quality assurance, safety, training, documentation and working practices. Under SPRAT guidelines, each rope access technician is assessed for safety and competence by an independent SPRAT assessor including performing simple to complex rescues.
Planning – Before any job has begun it is thoroughly assessed, planned and documented by a level III IRATA supervisor. Safety, effectiveness and specific procedures involved in accessing the intended access point are well planed and orchestrated. A site specific Rescue Plan is also documented and reviewed with all team members prior to the start of a project.
Safety Meeting – A daily crew meeting is held before each shift to review procedures and all safety issues so each crew member is aware of the safety procedures and project specific hazards to avoid. Certified supervisors complete Project Hazard Analysis documentation, Risk Analysis and Assessment forms daily.
Rigging – All equipment meets or exceeds OSHA and ANSI requirements. Anchor Slings Carabiners Ropes Harnesses Helmets
Redundant Systems – Under SPRAT guidelines enforced on each crew member all personal on site must use two completely independent rope systems arranged so that, in the event of a failure of one, the backup rope system ensures a safe deployment, preventing any chance or injury.
The result is that the incident rate for Rope Access workers is significantly below that of workers using scaffolding or traditional fall protection methods common in industry today.
SPRAT companies work throughout the world. We are an international training organisation and our service is fully SPRAT compliant
Sectors which see safety benefits and savings include; Oil & Gas Power generation, Petrochemical, and Civils works.