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IRATA UNDERGOES SUCCESSFUL SURVEILLANCE AUDIT TO ISO/IEC 17024

IRATA is proud to announce the successful outcome of yet another UKAS surveillance audit to the ISO/IEC 17024 standard. This series of achievements further reinforces the integrity and robustness of our technician certification scheme and online theory examination.

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IRATA REACHES LANDMARK 100,000+ ACTIVE IRATA TECHNICIANS

Over three decades after IRATA International’s formation in the late 1980s, we are proud to share that we have surpassed 100,000 active certified IRATA Technicians. This is a huge milestone for IRATA in our ongoing mission to promote and maintain safety in the rope access industry. It demonstrates that the global attitude towards safety and the value of highly skilled, professional workers continues to grow as our industry thrives.

IRATA Executive Chair Jonathan Capper commented on this news: “Despite a period of uncertainty caused by a global pandemic, rope access has continued to prosper. We recognise that this landmark is a collective achievement, demonstrating the strength of collaboration in our community.”

We would like to take this opportunity to thank IRATA’s Members, Technicians, and supporters for their continued dedication to upholding safety at the highest level.

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NEW CERTIFIED IRATA MEMBER COMPANIES: March

IRATA International would like to take this opportunity to welcome its newest members who were appointed in March 2024:

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