Latest Leigh greenwood Podcast Episodes
Answering some questions we have been asked.
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - July 08, 2024 23:00 - 8 minutesThis week we answer a few questions we have been asked, no particular order or topic, but some very interesting questions. Some of the answers may surprise you.
Hoisting on a Grillion. Can you do this?
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - June 24, 2024 23:00 - 9 minutesThis 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?
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - June 03, 2024 23:00 - 9 minutesThis 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 h...
Harness through the years
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - May 20, 2024 23:00 - 20 minutesThis 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'...
Harken Multi Ascender
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - May 06, 2024 23:00 - 7 minutesThis 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 wit...
Edelrid Fuse v Petzl ASAP
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - April 22, 2024 23:00 - 12 minutesThis 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, ...
The French connection with the Lebanese introduction.
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - April 08, 2024 23:00 - 7 minutesIt'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
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - March 26, 2024 09:00 - 7 minutesThis 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
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - March 26, 2024 08:00 - 5 minutesHi 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?
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - April 19, 2022 00:00 - 10 minutesThis 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?
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - April 11, 2022 23:00 - 7 minutesThis 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?
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - April 04, 2022 23:00 - 11 minutesThis 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?
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - March 28, 2022 22:00 - 9 minutesThis 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?
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - March 28, 2022 22:00 - 9 minutesThis 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?
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - March 21, 2022 22:00 - 8 minutesSo 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.
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - March 14, 2022 22:00 - 13 minutesTime 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...
Powered Ascenders,
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - March 07, 2022 22:00 - 11 minutesThis 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
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - February 28, 2022 22:00 - 54 minutesThis 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.
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - February 21, 2022 22:00 - 8 minutesBooked 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
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - February 14, 2022 22:00 - 10 minutesSeems 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?
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - February 07, 2022 22:00 - 13 minutesThis 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?
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - January 31, 2022 22:00 - 9 minutesThis 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
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - January 24, 2022 22:00 - 10 minutesThis 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
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - January 24, 2022 22:00 - 10 minutesThis 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?
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - January 17, 2022 22:00 - 8 minutesThis 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
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - January 10, 2022 22:00 - 9 minutesThis 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.
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - January 03, 2022 22:00 - 6 minutesThis 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
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - December 27, 2021 22:00 - 10 minutesThis 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
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - December 20, 2021 22:00 - 14 minutesThe 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
Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats - December 13, 2021 22:00 - 7 minutesThis 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.
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