Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats
128 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago -Getting up-to-date information on rope access can be hard.... Every week Leigh Greenwood will share some tips and tricks, and invite guests for a chat about everything rope access. If you're involved in rope access or interested in it, this show is for you!
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Hoisting on a Grillion. Can you do this?
June 24, 2024 23:00 - 9 minutes - 6.45 MBThis week we take a dive into some of the uses that Petzl say you can use a Grillion for. Big question is, can you hoist on it? If you like what we do here you can buy me a coffee. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RATTAC
Is IRATA changing the age limit for courses?
June 03, 2024 23:00 - 9 minutes - 6.53 MBThis week we have a chat about the age limit on doing you level 1. The noise on the street is that IRATA has been looking at a change. What would be the knock on affects if this was to happen? what would be the benefits and what would be the drawbacks? If you like what we do here and want to help expand the podcast, you could 'buy me a coffee', click on the link below if you are keen, and thanks if you do. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RATTAC
Harness through the years
May 20, 2024 23:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBThis week we have a look at how my harness has changed over 25 years. What did I have on my harness in the late 90's and what has changed to today. Which bits of kit have lasted the test of time, what have i moved onto, and what do I miss. Let us know what you still have on your harness and isn't going anywhere soon.
Harken Multi Ascender
May 06, 2024 23:00 - 7 minutes - 4.86 MBThis week we take a look at the new Harken Multi Ascender. Could this be the new direction for a chest ascender, can we now call it a point of connection, once and for all? I love the way Harken are bring tried and tested sailing technology into the world of rope access. Have you had a play with the Harken Multi ascender? let us know what you think of it.
Edelrid Fuse v Petzl ASAP
April 22, 2024 23:00 - 12 minutes - 8.73 MBThis week we have a look at the new Edelrid Fuse and compare it to the Petzl ASAP. It has been a long time coming, but has another manufacture designed an auto following back up device that works better than the ASAP? Have a listen for a side-by-side comparison, and if you have used them both, let us know which one you prefer.
The French connection with the Lebanese introduction.
April 08, 2024 23:00 - 7 minutes - 5.16 MBIt's time to have a chat about another fun rescue when you are on your next IRATA course or when having a play in a training centre. This is another rescue along the lines of the Singapore special. Trying to tick as many level 3 assessment boxes as we can and only leaving the ground once.
Level 3 online exam
March 26, 2024 09:00 - 7 minutes - 5.51 MBThis week we chat about the new level 3 online exam, Im sure you all have lots of questions and would like to know how it is set up and what's involved. Have a listen and we will break down how it is set up and what you can do to prepare for it.
We are back season 2
March 26, 2024 08:00 - 5 minutes - 3.84 MBHi Everyone, We are back!, we have been on a break for a while, but now we are back. Its time to to have some more tips, tricks and chats. Have a listen on what's been going on and what we have planned for this season.
Steel or aluminium karabiners. What do you use?
April 19, 2022 00:00 - 10 minutes - 7.28 MBThis week we have a look at which type of karabiners we use. Are you team Ally or Steel? why do some people say you can't use Ally karabiners in heavy industry? That shape karabiners should you use?
Auto locking or Screw locking Karabiners, what's your preferred?
April 11, 2022 23:00 - 7 minutes - 5.47 MBThis week we carry on with our chats about the connector that keeps us safe, Karabiners. What's your preferred locking system Auto or Screw? What are the advantages and disadvantages of both of them? This week we take a look at why you would choose one over the other.
Pole straps, how can we use them?
April 04, 2022 23:00 - 11 minutes - 7.92 MBThis week we look at the common pole straps and how we use them in rope access, what the difference and what do you get extra for the money.
Karabiners, Do they all have to be done up?
March 28, 2022 22:00 - 9 minutes - 6.41 MBThis week we chat about the karabiners we use and do they need to be done up? The one on your footloop? how about the one on a pulley in a hauling system? We discuss them all and if its undone is it a discrepancy on assessment day?
Karabiners, Do they all have to done up?
March 28, 2022 22:00 - 9 minutes - 6.41 MBThis week we chat about the karabiners we use and do they need to be done up? The one on your footloop? how about the one on a pulley in a hauling system? We discuss them all and if its undone is it a discrepancy on assessment day?
What can I learn before i sit my IRATA level 1?
March 21, 2022 22:00 - 8 minutes - 5.69 MBSo you are keen to get ahead before you turn up for your level 1 course, this week we give you some tips of things to learn and try and understand before you turn up on day one. If you have friends who are thinking of getting into rope access, this is an episode for them.
RSI in the elbow.
March 14, 2022 22:00 - 13 minutes - 9.48 MBTime to talk about the elephant in the room on every IRATA course. Hands up if you have ever suffered from repetitive strain injury (RSI) or occasional overuse syndrome (OOS). Yep that pain in the elbow after a long ascent, long aid climb or the 6th time you have done the loop rescue this week. We chat about how it happens, advice we have received off of experts of body movement to fix it and how we can stop it happening in the first place.
Powered Ascenders,
March 07, 2022 22:00 - 11 minutes - 7.85 MBThis week we have a look at some of the Powered Ascenders that are available on the market. We chat about what's the difference is between them, why choose one over another and how we have worked with them.
Chat with Mikey Reid
February 28, 2022 22:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MBThis week we are having a chat with Mikey Reid, from the outskirts of Aberdeen as a professional boxer and trainer, he got a tip to get a rope ticket, how will a roofers son go with 2 points? How did that get him to Australia?
Tips for your first IRATA course.
February 21, 2022 22:00 - 8 minutes - 5.69 MBBooked in for your IRATA level 1? Or thinking of getting into rope access. This week we cover the things you can practice and look into before the course and some tips of what not to do during the week.
Using the ASAP in a rescue part 2
February 14, 2022 22:00 - 10 minutes - 6.94 MBSeems we still had some unanswered questions about when and how we use the Asap in a rescue situation . If you missed the first part go have a listen only a few weeks back. Let us know how you use the ASAP in rigging of ropes.
When and why did we start using two ropes?
February 07, 2022 22:00 - 13 minutes - 9.02 MBThis week is 100 weekly episodes, thank you for coming on this journey into all things rope access. We thought now would be a good time to chat about how we ended up on 2 ropes rather than one. This story might surprise you.
SWL, WLL, MBS what's that all about?
January 31, 2022 22:00 - 9 minutes - 6.6 MBThis week we answer one of the questions we have been asked. Can you explain the difference between SWL, MBS and WLL. We take a look at how it all works and explain the difference and where you might come into contact with them.
Using a Petzl ASAP in a rescue
January 24, 2022 22:00 - 10 minutes - 7.36 MBThis week we chat about where the Petzl ASAP is used in hauling and lowering situation. Are we setting ourselves up to fail an Assessment.
Using a Petal ASAP in a rescue
January 24, 2022 22:00 - 10 minutes - 7.36 MBThis week we chat about where the Petal ASAP is used in hauling and lowering situation. Are we setting ourselves up to fail an Assessment.
No knots in your ropes? what could go wrong?
January 17, 2022 22:00 - 8 minutes - 5.73 MBThis week we look at an near miss where no knots in the ropes was only part of the problem. We hope this chat highlights the posable issues and how we can all avoid them. Stay safe
Learning from injuries on the ropes
January 10, 2022 22:00 - 9 minutes - 6.71 MBThis week we look at a safety bulletin on strains while working on the ropes. We hope this helps anyone from avoiding injury. we look back on some tips from Charles Cooper back in our chat last year. check that out in Ep 61.
IRATA safety bulletin 19, slings slipping on anchorage.
January 03, 2022 22:00 - 6 minutes - 4.71 MBThis week we are looking at an IRATA safety bulletin about slings slipping on an anchorage. If you are rigging ropes around round or square structure this episode is for you. We include some great lessons learnt and how to avoid a similar situation.
Where to put the pulley
December 27, 2021 22:00 - 10 minutes - 7.02 MBThis week we do some basic maths to work out how to best set up a 3-1 pulley system with some basic rope access gear. Using an ID and karabiners is surprisingly inefficient, but how bad is it?
Harness setup
December 20, 2021 22:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBThe gear i use everyday has changed a bit this year. I do a rundown on how my harness is set up. How i use a some new gear and changing the way some gear is used. Also a bonus fast way to pass knots.
Hot Works
December 13, 2021 22:00 - 7 minutes - 5.24 MBThis week we chat about working on the ropes and undertaking hot works, cutting, grinding,welding. All of these tasks that introduce a new hazard to our work environment. We chat about what we have seen used and not used on site. As always a few tips for products that might work for you.
Retrievable rigging
December 06, 2021 22:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MBThis week we chat about retrievable rigging or pull throughs. We look at the plus sides and down sides of various systems and how we could do it safer. Let us know your preferred system and why you like it.
Skylotec Spark
November 30, 2021 03:00 - 15 minutes - 10.3 MBThis week we take a look at the Skylotec Spark, this may have answered the question I have heard a lot since the Sirius came out, ' can we get one without the panic feature?' well the Spark is exactly that. Have a listen as we run through the features.
Chest ascender, is it a point of attachment
November 22, 2021 22:00 - 13 minutes - 9.1 MBThis week we chat about the chest ascender, is it half a point or one point? we discuss the story behind the this urban myth. What about if you attach to a casualty on an ascender, can they be used as a point of attachment?
Double Descender Rescue
November 16, 2021 02:00 - 10 minutes - 7.55 MBThis week we have a look at rescues on two descenders. Why do we not teach this to Level 1's? Should we be work on two descenders more?
Do we need to increase hours between IRATA levels?
November 08, 2021 22:00 - 8 minutes - 5.61 MBIs the standard of technicians dropping? Do we need technicians to get more hours between levels? Is it more experience that's needed or more hours on ropes? Sound we get more training for each level? We ask these and more questions this week.
IRATA Level 4
November 01, 2021 22:00 - 5 minutes - 3.87 MBDo we need an IRATA level 4? I think i first heard this discussed when i was a level 1, but it comes up more often in conversation theses days. What would you like to see on a level 4 course, We have a look at a few options.
Should lowering a casualty past a set of knots on assessment day?
October 25, 2021 22:00 - 6 minutes - 4.44 MBThis week we turn the normal level 3 rescue, passing a set of knots on its head. Why don't we get level 3's to lower a casualty and have to to bypass knots? We look at situations where you may need this skill in the field, and options for how it is done. Let us know if you would like this rescue added to the level 3 syllabus.
Why do we get Level 2's to rescue past a a single deviation?
October 18, 2021 22:00 - 6 minutes - 4.36 MBThis week we discuss the single deviation rescue, This is a level 2 skill, we ask why do we get level 2's to do this rescue? Could you just unclip the deviation? shouldn't we have level 2's rescue past a double deviation? Let us know what your thoughts are on the single deviation.
Should Breaking into a tight line come back?
October 11, 2021 22:00 - 12 minutes - 8.34 MBThis week we take a look at breaking into a tight line, Why this was taken out of the IRATA level 3, Is it a good skill to know and should it come back. Let us know what you think about the technique and if it should make a comeback.
Looking after the ropes that keep us safe.
October 04, 2021 22:00 - 11 minutes - 8.12 MBWe have been asked to share our knowledge on how to look after our ropes to make them last longer and keep us safe. Various manufacturers give different advice and we try and work through this and give you some points to follow.
Chat with Tane Hardwick, on working in the tropics.
September 27, 2021 23:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBThis week we chat with Tane from Caines Rope Access, We cover working in the tropics, going from employee to owner in 3 months and how you can travel the World on an IRATA ticket.
What is the deal if my IRATA ticket expires?
September 20, 2021 23:00 - 12 minutes - 8.34 MBThis wee we look at all the myths we have heard about what you can do if your IRATA ticket expires. We then look at each level and see what you need to do to upgrade or revalidate. This is a good one to share with your mates to ensure they stay current and save some money.
Chat with Mac from Mac Pro.
September 13, 2021 23:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBThis week we chat with Mac Northeast the inventor of the Mac Pro and the Ladder Safe Leash. We chat about how these products came about, one from an accident Mac witnessed, the testing process and the evolution of the products. If you are keen to get your hands on them check out. www.mac-pro.com.au and Ladder Safe Leash on Face book.
Working out the angles in your rigging
September 06, 2021 23:00 - 6 minutes - 4.25 MBThis week we take a look at how we can work out the angles in our rigging. We look at using our hands to help us work this out, and the use of some technology to make life easier?
Chat with Dave Stafford, is being a level 3 a trade?
August 30, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 43.3 MBThis week we sit down with Dave Stafford and chat about a 20 plus year career in rope access. Do you need a trade or can you work as a level 3 and make that your trade, keeping people safe on the ropes and solving the access problem.
Deviations, Another rule with 60
August 23, 2021 14:00 - 6 minutes - 4.56 MBCarrying on from our other episode on the rule of 60, we talk about how the number 60 can help you work out the rough load on a deviation anchor. How much force are you putting on that anchor? Here is a quick way to work it out.
Alastair Rugg chats about FIFO work and 20 plus years in rope access
August 16, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBThis week we sit down with Ali Rugg, to talk about the reality of working away in rope access, it could be on regular swings , shut down work or just stand alone projects.How do you deal with it and how it affects family. Ali and I have known each other for nearly 3 decades, so a little trip down memory lane was inevitable.
The story of the Shunt
August 09, 2021 23:00 - 13 minutes - 9.44 MBWe have been asked if we can tell the story of the Petal shunt. How did it become the rope access back up of choose? Can we still use it? Is it illegal to use it on site? hope this answers some of the questions you may have.
Mike MacDonald Chat
August 02, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 50.5 MBThis week we sit down with Mike MacDonald. He started his career being sponsored by the UK Government to undertake IRATA training. This followed a 20 plus year career offshore finding his area of expertise in Special surveys. A great chat with some cool tips for techs from all over the World.
Helmets and the standards they follow
July 26, 2021 23:00 - 10 minutes - 7.55 MBThis week we look at the European standards for the helmets we use. what is the difference between the standards and which one should we use. would the standard change which helmet you use? or is fit more important?
Keeron Le Busque Chat
July 19, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBThis week we have another chat, This time with Keeron Le Busque. Keeron turned a change in career into a 20 plus year life style choose. From cleaning glass in the city to building Oil facilities in the ocean, this is a good one, with lots of advice for anyone getting into or working in our rope access World.