Latest 5th point Podcast Episodes
5 features of a Skylotec Sirius
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - October 26, 2020 22:00 - 8 minutesThis week we are back to our 5 features series, its time to get serious with the Sirius. See if you can work out which feature i showed to Skylotec last week that they didn't know about. Let us know on our facebook page which one you think it is.
Alan Forrest chat, why was he asked if he needed a 3rd rope?
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - October 19, 2020 22:00 - 1 hourThis week we have the great pleasure of chatting to Alan Forrest. It has been estimated that Alan has helped over 25% of IRATA member companies achieve membership status. Have a listen to how a young man of 18 could turn a summer job into a lifelong career and travel the World. Want to share yo...
5 features of a Petzl ID
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - October 12, 2020 22:00 - 8 minutesThis week we start a new batch of episodes on 5 features of products we know and love, starting off with the Petzl ID, some of these features you may know or they might be a surprise to you that you didn't know. let us know if we missed any cool features that you like, drop us a line at www.ra...
Sandy Allan, IRATA number 3
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - October 05, 2020 22:00 - 51 minutesEver wondered how the 3 levels of the IRATA training syllabus came about? I guess if you have a chat with Sandy Allan, IRATA number 003, you would hope he would shed some light on the back story. Having started rope access back in the early 80's Sandy has a tale to tell, you may need a cup of te...
Double Protection and Rigging Plates.
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - September 28, 2020 23:00 - 11 minutesThe topic of rigging plates and double protection seems to be at the top of the list of hot topics at the moment, We thought we would take the time to explain the back story on the IRATA statement on double protection. We would love to hear your thoughts on this topic, please contact us at www...
A Chat with Jaime Wood
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - September 21, 2020 23:00 - 35 minutesThis week I had the pleasure of sitting down with my dear friend Jaime Wood, our journey together started long before we knew what rope access even was. Jaime has taken a rope access ticket and traveled and worked in places many of us would say 'i'm all good thanks" too. He has returned to the ...
Gear bags.
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - September 14, 2020 23:00 - 11 minutesThis week we are going to chat about some of the different types of bags we have used for transporting gear to site and using on the job. Big news this week, we have set up a webpage to make it easier for you to chat to us and we can get information out to you. have a look and let us know what y...
Sarah Hyland Rope Access in Sydney
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - September 07, 2020 23:00 - 37 minutesTime for a chat with a Sydneysider rope tech, Sarah worked in Sydney through the 2000 Sydney Olympic building boom when rope access was just becoming established in Australia, She chats about what she learnt from some great supervisors and how that has shaped how she works today.
Jackie Dodd chatting about NDT offshore as a Female
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - August 31, 2020 23:00 - 38 minutesJackie Dodd is a long time serving level 2 who has worked in the North Sea, Norway and Australia, she is also a NDT expert and legend. If you want to know what its like being the only female on a 150 person oil platform, have a listen. We also find out why Jackie realised she needed to become a...
Applications open for IRATA Assessors!!
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - August 24, 2020 23:00 - 8 minutesIRATA have sent out a request for applicants who wish to become an Assessor under the IRATA banner to put an application in. We let you know where they are looking at appointing new Assessors and the requirements you need to meet. Good luck to anyone who is applying.
Nicky Gregoire, chit chat
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - August 17, 2020 23:00 - 26 minutesTime to head to Melbourne, Australia and speak to Nicky Gregoire, Nicky has been hanging on the ropes since the mid 90's. Have a listen and see how the number 9 can get you into rope access and what it's like to do a helicopter exit onto a power station cooling tower.
Ladies of the rope, a chat with Laura Mroz
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - August 10, 2020 23:00 - 27 minutesAs we continue Ladies of the rope we have a chat with Laura Mroz . Laura is a Vancouver based Rope tech, who moved from standard construction into rope access, have a listen to the places this crazy industry can take you and what its like to be a female in Rope access. A small car crash could ch...
Ladies of the rope, a chat with Laura Mroz
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - August 10, 2020 23:00 - 27 minutesAs we continue Ladies of the rope we have a chat with Laura Mroz . Laura is a Vancouver based Rope tech, who moved from standard construction into rope access, have a listen to the places this crazy industry can take you and what its like to be a female in Rope access. A small car crash could ch...
Milena Kovatcheva chat about Instructing
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - August 03, 2020 23:00 - 55 minutesMilena Kovatcheva is one of the 8 female instructors under the IRATA system. Milena has been working in Bulgaria and Dubai as an instructor and consultant for many IRATA companies. you will hear the passion in her voice about training and keeping people safe in our great industry.
Women in Rope Access, Leslie Poulson
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - July 27, 2020 23:00 - 30 minutesWe are starting a month of chats with various Ladies in rope access. This week we chat with Leslie the face behind Women in Rope Access Facebook group, we chat about how she got into rope access and the great places she has worked.
A chat with Chris Mcdougall
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - July 20, 2020 23:00 - 42 minutesThis week we sit down with 'Douggs' Chris Mcdougall. Douggs got into rope access back in the mid 2000's to help fund his passion for sky diving and Base jumping. Douggs is now a professional base jumper offering courses through his company Learn to Base Jump LTBJ for people interested in gettin...
Harness set up and basic gear
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - July 13, 2020 23:00 - 12 minutesThis week is a nice little episode on how I have my harness set up and why. I chat about what I'm using at the moment and the reasons why. Some of my chooses may be different to your set up, but i work through the reasons to explain my thoughts. Would be great to hear why you choose certain gea...
How do you become an IRATA Instructor or Assessor?
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - July 06, 2020 23:00 - 12 minutesThis week we answer another common question we get asked, How can I get involved in IRATA training and work my way towards becoming an instructor and then an Assessor. We work through how the process works for both, from how you get started to the final outcome.
Who is Leigh Greenwood?
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - June 29, 2020 23:00 - 54 minutesWe have been asked the questions, Let's hear Leigh's story? what has he done? where has he been? How did he go from Kent to Australia and become an Assessor and and Auditor for IRATA? With the help of Damian Dean who normally stays away from the mic and looks after the back end of the podcast, L...
Ben Eke, Chat.
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - June 22, 2020 23:00 - 1 hourThis week we had an opportunity to speak to Ben Eke. Ben has been working on the ropes since he was a teenager, He has ran IRATA member companies, became an IRATA Assessor, sat on the Executive Board at IRATA and the only person to hold the role of Training Manager and IRATA head office. Have ...
Logbooks, and how to complete them
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - June 15, 2020 23:00 - 8 minutesThis week we run through how to complete an IRATA logbook correctly. Don't be the Technician who is panicking on the upgrade course to get the logbook uptown date. Listen in to make sure you are completing your logbook correctly. We are happy to answer any questions you may have about completing...
Mark Lea chat
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - June 08, 2020 23:00 - 20 minutesThis week we catch up with Mark Lea, with over 20 years of experience in Rope Access, coming from a Arborist background, with Geotechnical expertise, Mark is now a Heath and Safety expert having spent years on the IRATA Health and Safety committee. Sit back and enjoy an in-site into rope access ...
10 Top tips for supervisors.
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - June 01, 2020 23:00 - 4 minutesThis week following on from our 20 top tips, we have 10 top tips for supervisors. We hop this helps keep you all safe. Let us know on our Facebook page, what top tips you would add to the list. if you haven't checked out 20 top tips, have a listen to episode 1.
Karl Raby from High Q
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - May 25, 2020 23:00 - 1 hourIn our quest to have chats with members of the 500 club, Thats individuals with an IRATA number lower than 500, we managed to line up a chat with Karl Raby. This interview was done just as Australia was closing its borders due to Covid 19 and Karl was trying to get back to his family in the UK. ...
The bits we like and don't like in Rope Access
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - May 18, 2020 23:00 - 18 minutesThis week we are having a chat, well maybe a bit of a rant about things we don't like in Rope Access and a a few things we do like. Be great to hear what you think, find us on Facebook at Rope Access Tips Tricks and Chats.
Andre Quin from JGID
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - May 11, 2020 23:00 - 35 minutesThis week we have a chat with Andre from Just Get It Done, we chat about the path he has traveled to get to where he is today and have a chat about the amazing software that can make any rope access company's day a lot easier, from quoting, to kit lists, SWMS, rescue plans and even sending the f...
Andre Quin from JGID
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - May 11, 2020 23:00 - 35 minutesThis week we have a chat with Andre from Just Get It Done, we chat about the path he has traveled to get to where he is today and have a chat about the amazing software that can make any rope access company's day a lot easier, from quoting, to kit lists, SWMS, rescue plans and even sending the f...
Converting from Sprat or SOFT to IRATA
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - May 04, 2020 23:00 - 14 minutesThis week we run through the process of converting your rope access qualification to IRATA, we start with SPRAT and SOFT. its easier than you might think. check us out at Rope Access Tips Tricks and Chats on Face book.
Denis Belliveau, one of the founders of Vertech Group.
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - April 27, 2020 23:00 - 26 minutesTime for a chat with Denis Belliveau. Denis is based in Perth, Australia. originally from Canada and one of the founders of Vertech Group. We chat about a near death experiences that helped shape the man we see today and a funny chat about the biggest contract meeting, where someone turned up i...
Cowstails and the knots we use.
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - April 20, 2020 23:00 - 9 minutesThis weeks episode is all about cowstails and the knots that we use in them. When I say cows tails, i am talking about a section of dynamic climbing rope cut into short sections. We also have a chat about the photo i chose on this podcast and where it came from. We also chat about IRATA safety b...
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