Latest 5th point Podcast Episodes
Retrievable rigging
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - December 06, 2021 22:00 - 17 minutesThis 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
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - November 30, 2021 03:00 - 15 minutesThis 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
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - November 22, 2021 22:00 - 13 minutesThis 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
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - November 16, 2021 02:00 - 10 minutesThis 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?
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - November 08, 2021 22:00 - 8 minutesIs 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
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - November 01, 2021 22:00 - 5 minutesDo 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?
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - October 25, 2021 22:00 - 6 minutesThis 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 rescu...
Why do we get Level 2's to rescue past a a single deviation?
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - October 18, 2021 22:00 - 6 minutesThis 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?
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - October 11, 2021 22:00 - 12 minutesThis 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.
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - October 04, 2021 22:00 - 11 minutesWe 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.
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - September 27, 2021 23:00 - 45 minutesThis 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?
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - September 20, 2021 23:00 - 12 minutesThis 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.
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - September 13, 2021 23:00 - 36 minutesThis 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.c...
Working out the angles in your rigging
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - September 06, 2021 23:00 - 6 minutesThis 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?
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - August 30, 2021 23:00 - 1 hourThis 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
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - August 23, 2021 14:00 - 6 minutesCarrying 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
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - August 16, 2021 23:00 - 1 hourThis 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 dow...
The story of the Shunt
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - August 09, 2021 23:00 - 13 minutesWe 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
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - August 02, 2021 23:00 - 1 hourThis 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
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - July 26, 2021 23:00 - 10 minutesThis 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
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - July 19, 2021 21:00 - 1 hourThis 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...
The Rule of 60
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - July 12, 2021 23:00 - 10 minutesThis week we try something a bit different. I hope this one works. We sit down and explain the rule of 60, a great way to work out forces on anchors when in the field. Please let us know how we did, if it worked for you. Stay safe.
The IRATA TACS update explained
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - July 05, 2021 23:00 - 14 minutesThis week we try and explain the updates in the IRATA TACS. We chat about how the assessment day needs to run and what are your options if it goes wrong and in what circumstances you can have another assessment on the same day.
5 things you should know about tension lines.
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - June 28, 2021 14:00 - 7 minutesThis week we look at 5 things you should know about tension lines. How we should set them up. What you should look for. The basic do's and don'ts. let us know how you like to set up tension line, drop us a line on facebook, rope access tips tricks and chats. stay safe, see ya soon, cheers.
Willie Johnstone, How rope access started in a climbing club in Scotland.
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - June 21, 2021 23:00 - 1 hourThis week we sit down with Willie Johnstone and chat about rope access through the 80's, 90's to today. Willie is an Auditor, Assessor and consultant for companies. These chats are so real even his grandfather clock gets to chime in. The question is why didn't Willie want to jump in the Delorean...
Pulley systems What's that all about?
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - June 14, 2021 23:00 - 7 minutesThis week we chat about pulley systems. How do you work out mechanical advantage? what's a compound system? We start with the basics of how to work out mechanical advantage, and what makes a compound system. Hope this sheds some light on what can be a confusing situation.
Chat with Richie Spence, How a rope ticket can take you around the World.
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - June 07, 2021 23:00 - 1 hourThis week we sit down with Richie Spence. Richie has gone from a Level 2 who didn't want to take the responsibility of being a Level 3 all the way through to Technical Authority to Evaluator, and IRATA Auditor. A great chat about how rope access can take you to places you didn't imagine, if you ...
EN 12841 Whats that all about?
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - May 31, 2021 23:00 - 8 minutesThis week we have a look at the EN 12841 standard for rope access, try and explain how it works and what's covered in it. Don't worry I'm just a rope tech talking about a standard, i'll keep it a simple as possible.
Scott Appleby chat
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - May 24, 2021 23:00 - 1 hourHow a chance meeting on the streets of Melbourne can take you to the Red sand of Western Australia and back to the mountains of Canada. Once again a unique story of life in rope access.
IRATA, Whats that all about?
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - May 17, 2021 23:00 - 13 minutesThis week we take a look at IRATA. We all know IRATA and the level 1,2 and 3 system, but how is it set up and who is involved. We hope this answers a few questions you had, and maybe some you didn't know you wanted to ask.
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