ROPE ACCESS INSPECTION SERVICES (IRATA)
Rope Access is defined by the use of ropes and specialized hardware as the primary means to gain access to and from the work place and support for workers. Rope access technicians descend, ascend, and traverse ropes for access and work while suspended by a harness or a work seat. The support of the rope should eliminate the likelihood of a fall altogether. Rope access workers use a back-up fall arrest system in the unlikely failure of their primary means of support. This redundant system is usually achieved by using two ropes - a working line and a safety line. The main advantage of using rope access methods mainly lies in the safety and speed with which workers can get to or from difficult locations and then carry out their work, often with minimal impact on other operations and the nearby area.
IRATA International is the governing body responsible for rope access systems.
Non Destructive Testers Ltd provides a wide range of IRATA Technicians and IRATA Rope Access Services; some common services provided include:
- IRATA Level III supervisors and Level II & I Technician
- IRATA UT Inspections
- IRATA MT/PT Inspections
- IRATA NACE Level I, II & III Inspectors
- IRATA API 510/570/653 Inspectors
- IRATA CWI Inspectors
- IRATA Infrared Thermography
- IRATA Blasting & Painting
