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Brochure
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Directory of Members
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General Requirements
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS establishes the framework for a qualification and certification programme and provides recommended experience and training requirements for independent IRATA approved assessment. Includes question and answer lists for use in composing examinations.
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Guidelines
GUIDELINES on the use of rope access methods for industrial purposes. Compiled using the experience of established rope access contractors in co-operation with the Health and Safety Executive. The fully indexed document recommends known good working practice and covers: General principles and Methods for a safe and effective system of work using rope access: Selection, training and supervision of workers; Selection, certification and traceability, inspection and care and maintenance of equipment; Legislation and references. The use of IRATA's Guidelines has been commended by the HSE.
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Procedures for IRATA Registrations and Direct Entry
Procedures for expired IRATA Technicians and direct entry applications.
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Warning Ultra-violet degradation and abrasion
There is irrefutable evidence that ultra-violet light (UV) weakens many man-made fibres. IRATA members and rope access technicians are recommended to check with equipment suppliers that equipment made from textiles, e.g. polyamide, polyester, polyethylene, polypropylene, aramid, is protected from the adverse effects of UV.
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HSE Guidance on Loler. How they apply to rope access
This information sheet gives advice to employers, the
self-employed and contractors [38] who use ropebased
access systems for work at height
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