IRATA International Jonathan Capper Executive Chairman
IRATA International Training, Certification & Regulation Who are IRATA?
IRATA International Structure & Key Personnel
IRATA International What do IRATA do?
IRATA International A Brief History. 1986 1988 2010 2014 2017 The Industrial Rope Access Trade Association is formed by six companies, who provide Rope Access services to the North Sea Oil & Gas industry. The instigation of the independently audited IRATA member, work and safety statistical data (WASA report). The longstanding IRATA Guidelines document is replaced by the globally recognised International Code of Practice (ICoP). The latest revision was released in August 2014 and is continually reviewed. IRATA International published the revised Training Assessment and Certification Scheme (TACS). The latest revision was released in October 2015 and is continually reviewed. IRATA company membership grows to over 440 organisations, ranging from small family run businesses to large multinationals.
IRATA International Certification & Regulation IRATA International certify: rope access technicians; training providers; commercial operators. auditors; assessors; instructors.
IRATA International certifications 17 Auditors 387 Trainee Instructors 394 Instructors 130 Assessors 55,066 Technicians
IRATA International Our objectives to promote and maintain high standards, safety, work quality and working practices for the industrial rope access industry to promote continuous improvement in the education and training aspects of rope access to increase awareness of the advantages of rope access to promote the advantages of using IRATA certified companies
IRATA International Working at Height Hierarchy AVOID working at height PREVENT falls using existing workplace PREVENT falls using Collective Equipment PREVENT using Personal Protective Equipment MINIMISE DISTANCE using Collective Equipment MINIMISE DISTANCE using Personal Protective Equipment MINIMISE CONSEQUENCES using Collective Equipment MINIMISE CONSEQUENCES through training and instruction
IRATA International What is Industrial Rope Access?
Industrial Rope Access
IRATA International Where is rope access used?
IRATA International The evolution of Industrial rope access
IRATA International IRATA accredited companies
Year 1989-6 Certified companies Year 2017-455 Certified companies
IRATA International Member Companies October 2017 Operator Member Companies.. 190 Trainer Member Companies. 70 Trainer/Operator Member Companies.. 156 Associate Member Companies.. 29 Total IRATA Member Companies. 445
IRATA International Member companies by continent 1 North America 25 4 Africa 29 2 South America 23 5 Asia 89 3 Europe 240 6 Oceania 39
IRATA International IRATA certified technicians
IRATA International Level 1 - Rope Access Technician A rope access technician who is able to perform a specified range of rope access tasks, under the authorised supervision of a trained IRATA Level 3 rope access safety supervisor, is: a) able to understand and follow the rope access procedures, method statements and associated risk assessments; b) responsible for pre-use checks of his/her own rope access equipment; c) able to assist in rigging, and other operations, under the guidance of a higher grade; d) able to undertake a simple rescue in descent, and assist in rescue operations.
IRATA International Level 2 - Rope Access Technician A rope access technician who is able to perform a specified range of rope access tasks, under the authorised supervision of a trained IRATA Level 3 rope access safety supervisor, is: a) able to understand and follow rope access procedures, method statements and associated risk assessments; b) responsible for pre-use checks of his/her own rope access equipment; c) able to assist in rigging, and other operations, under the guidance of a higher grade; d) able to undertake a simple rescue in descent, and assist in rescue operations.
IRATA International Level 3 - Rope Access Technician An experienced rope access technician who is responsible for understanding and implementing the rope access procedures, method statements and associated risk assessments and: a) is able to demonstrate the skills and knowledge required of Levels 1 and 2; b) understands the principles and elements of IRATA International s safe systems of work; c) is conversant with relevant work techniques and legislation; d) has extensive knowledge of advanced rope access rigging and rescue techniques; e) holds an appropriate and current First Aid certificate.
--- Technicians IRATA International Technician Growth 56,066 (2017) --------- 289 (1989) Year
IRATA International Technician Data (October 2017) Level 1... 38,033 Level 2.. 8,005 Level 3.. 9,028 Total active IRATA Technicians. 55,066
IRATA International Technician Data (Dec 2017) - Turkey Level 1... 640 Level 2.. 116 Level 3.. 73 Total active IRATA Technicians (Turkey): 829 (1.5%)
IRATA International Technician Data (2016)
IRATA International Is rope access a trade in itself? Is rope access a trade in itself?
IRATA International Internationally recognised certification United Kingdom - Construction Skills Certification Scheme The IRATA Level 3 rope access certification is recognized as a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 2. National Occupational Standards (NOS) specify UK standards of performance that people are expected to achieve in their work, and the knowledge and skills they need to perform effectively.
IRATA International Technician employment data (2016) * * IRATA Accredited company data only
IRATA International Rope Access in London City - 1985
Corporation of London s view of Rope Access - 1995 Untried Unconventional NO ROPE Un-regulated Safety risk concerns ACCESS
IRATA International Rope Access in London City - 2017
The Leadenhall Building London Eye Big Ben Tower 42 Tower 42 30 St Mary Axe
Corporation of London s Position on Rope Access - 2017 Fully supported Globally accepted means of access Low risk (when used under IRATA regulations) Well regulated by IRATA international Environmentally friendly Cost effective access solution
IRATA International Selecting a rope access contractor How do I select a rope access contractor?
IRATA International Selecting a rope access contractor Some questions to ask: Are you a member of a recognised regulatory association or professional body. What qualifications, skills and experience do you have in this type of work? What arrangements will you have for managing the work? How will the work be supervised, e.g. Level 3 IRATA Technician? What checks do they make on equipment and materials and how is this documented?
Why use an IRATA member? IRATA members are required to: satisfy robust membership entry criteria work to the highest safety standards comply with the IRATA International Code of Practice (ICOP) undergo regular and robust audit of their rope access operations ensure that all rope access operations are supervised by a level 3 rope access technician ensure that all rope access operations are carried out under their audited rope access procedures and controls employ a full time Technical Authority and Rope Access Manager
How to verify an IRATA Member? visit the IRATA website www.irata.org
How to verify an IRATA Member? visit the IRATA website www.irata.org
How to verify an IRATA Member? visit the IRATA website www.irata.org
How to verify an IRATA Technician? visit the IRATA website www.irata.org
How to verify an IRATA Technician? Ask to see their ID card
How to verify an IRATA Technician? Ask to see their ID card
How to verify an IRATA Technician? Ask to see their IRATA certificate
What to look out for? Simply employing or using IRATA technicians does not mean that a non-member company complies with IRATA s high operating and safety standards. Not an official IRATA Logo Companies displaying an IRATA logo without their membership number are very likely to be non-members. Check their status at www.irata.org! IRATA member unique reference
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