Hawk Rope Access, Inc. 124 Parker Avenue, Rodeo, California, USA 94572
Phone 510-245-8728 Fax 510-245-1728
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What is IRATA?

IRATA the Industrial Rope Access Trade Association was formed in the late 1980's, as the result of an initiative by a number of leading companies involved in industrial rope access techniques, to provide a safe working environment for the industry.

www.irata.org
Since its formation, IRATA and its member companies, have worked successfully to:
  • Improve safety in the industry.
  • Produce an industry standard set of guidelines and training requirements.
  • Provide a comprehensive assessment and registration process for operatives.
In the decade that IRATA has been collecting safety statistics, there have been no major or fatal accidents amongst its members.
IRATA rope access operatives are classed as being of Level 1, 2 or 3. All levels must pass both a practical and theory assessment before being allowed to work under their attained grade. In addition, Level 2 and 3 operatives must have worked for a minimum of 1,000 and 2,000 hours respectively under the supervision of IRATA approved level 3 rope access supervisors. The hours must be logged by the employing company and recorded in the operative's logbook.
A flowchart showing the Training Scheme and requirements for attaining each level is available.

Click here for IRATA Training Flow Chart
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Hawk Rope Access, Inc.
Phone 510-245-8728 Fax 510-245-1728
124 Parker Avenue, Rodeo, California, USA 94572