Versatile
Rope access professionals can apply the techniques to a wide variety of environments, from confined-space penstocks to tower structures to complicated steel installations.
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What Is Rope Access?
Rope Access Systems are designed for fall protection where conventional methods cannot work. Rope Access Systems allow workers to descend, ascend, and traverse ropes while suspended by a harness or work seat.
Rope Access Systems require a Dual Rope System, meaning workers must use a back-up rope in case their primary rope system fails. The Dual Rope System is separated into primary and secondary rope systems, which means each worker requires a total of two ropes. In addition to the Dual Rope System, Rope Access Systems require the Buddy System, meaning workers should work in pairs of two.
The Buddy System accommodates partner rescue, while the Dual Rope System accommodates interchangeability between the primary and secondary ropes, horizontal movement, and self-rescue. Rope Access Systems also require a minimum of two secure attachment points at all times, one point each to both primary and secondary rope systems.
Leck & Potgieter specializes in rope access solutions for the industrial and marine sectors.
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Benefits
There are many benefits speaking for rope access. Unlike traditional access methods, custom rope access solutions can be designed to fit various applications.
Among other benefits, rope access is:
Cost-effective
Rope access is very economical. Because fewer personnel can accomplish faster completion it means minimal downtime which effectively means lower costs.
Efficient and quick
Rope access systems are installed and dismantled quickly and require fewer personnel than traditional access methods. Less interference with other facility operations means less disruptions and minimised downtime.
Environmentally friendly
Rope access techniques and equipment has minimal effect on the surrounding environment compared to traditional access methods.
Safe
Independently certified rope access technicians uphold an exceptional safety record which makes it one of the safest jobs in the whole construction industry.