Industrial rope access has been developed by IRATA International for over 38 years to a point where it is the chosen means of access for much of the work in the offshore oil and gas industry as well as a range of projects in construction, civil engineering, the built and natural environment and much more. Its success is based on thorough training and strict work guidelines that deliver an unrivalled safe working record year after year. The environmental, efficiency and economic benefits have resulted in growing international support for industrial rope access ahead of alternative means of access.
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An IRATA Assessor & Instructor Workshop will be held at Independent Ropes, NCA Campus, Unit 4 Howe Moss Drive, Dyce, Aberdeen AB21 0GL UK on Friday, 13 June 2026 at 10:00 AM. The IRATA compulso
IRATA International would like to take this opportunity to welcome its newest members who were appointed in May 2026.
IRATA is proud to support Australia Wind Energy 2026, Australia’s premier onshore and offshore wind energy event, taking place 8–9 July 2026 at the MCEC in Melbourne.
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