r/ropeaccess

I am 33 and wanna switch career. Is it worth doing rope access at this age. Anyone did this switch at this age? I am fit and been working in trades for 10 years. Please share your thoughts.

Hey fellas, IRATA L1 here.

I do high rise window cleaning and the weight from the bucket of water is really annoying. Feels like my leg is getting a full workout and my knee is getting sore.

I used to use bosun chair and since it’s not connected to the body I didn’t feel anything like that.

I’m currently using a PETZL Astro Harness with a Podium seat and I clip the bucket to the right side of the seat.

Is there something I can do to lessen the impact on my leg? I was under the impression that the descender would take the full weight of everything.

Dear Experienced fellas. As in the course i listened my instructors like a little toy soldier i am here to listen you. I dont like height too much but i do rock climb and always manage to get calm and enjoy. After Rope access course climbing felt like attempt to suicide. i love how everything is secure. Only problem in my head that echoes what if the rope gets cut. what if someone didnt properly place the rope protection or used a not suitable rope protector. I have zero job assignment. i get my licence 1 weeks ago. i am doing researchs about it and ai says it is not high death risk job. But numbers can be manipulated. So i am asking this to you. do you think numbers are correct about incidents and did you work with someone not careful

What country/ how much did you pay on your 1.level? And when? Looking country to go do the 1.lvl course

So Im a rope tech, but my brother, who is a contractor has no experience on rope, needs to do some work on a very steep (I think 14/12 or 16/12) asphalt shingle roof. I'm trying to come up with a practical system he can use to stay safe. Not trying to meet any kind of established standard, just practical safety. Aerial lift is not possible. It's either walking the roof with nothing, or do what I can to equip him.

I already setup a rope on the roof for him so that's taken care of, all he will need to do is attach and manage a device. My first thought was an ASAP lock. I think that seems like the easiest thing to teach him how to orient correctly and manage while walking around, and he could use the lock function when he gets to the specific repair areas.

I am just wondering if anyone has any better ideas. I have lots of other rope access equipment, but I figured an ASAP is probably the easiest to use with minimal training.

I start window cleaning next week. My girl said she can’t wait to hear about all the things I’m gonna see in peoples windows. Got me to thinking…

What have you seen while window cleaning or working on ropes? Funny, gross, spicy maybe….

What do you use for work positioning? Which devices and ropes? Did you buy a kit or build your own.

Considering a petzl grillion kit with bag and line.. but also considering making kne w an ART 2 and technora core rope...

What do all of you two do?!

Hey guys, I'm looking at doing rope access blade repair on the wind turbines. Problem is, I have to stay super hydrated for health reasons and need to urinate frequently. (Sometimes once every hour). What can I use to avoid having to get down to use the toilet. Are catch bags/bottles acceptable? Or has anyone had experience with this?

Thanks.

Got some questions that I believe will help new people coming in the industry like me.

Where are you now (career wise)?
How did you start?
What was the most difficult aspect of finding a job?
Which means did you use to connect and find open spots?
Was it worth it in the end?
What would a piece of advice you would give away?

I understand that certificates like IRATA are means to get in the work, and not the work itself. But as a person that has only that for now, I need to figure my choices and ways of getting in.

Answers from people that live and work in Europe would be helpful, as I live in Germany and Greece.

Thanks in advance.

I am an experienced level 2 IRATA tech with 2500+ hours, GWO Blade repair, BST, ART and EFA. When I first tried to break into the wind industry I was only a level one - obviously didn’t get any offers and thought I’d try again with more experience, but this time round I’ve also had no luck.

In total, I’ve spent close to £8000 on offshore certs and training in the last 5 years, all self funded and with no luck. I’m at a loss and feeling the effects mentally by now - I don’t want this time round to be another waste of money and time. Can anyone in the industry give me some advice, encouragement, leads or WhatsApp groups to follow up with? I’d appreciate all and any help.

I know networking is a massive part of it and it’s largely down to who you know. I’m willing to travel anywhere in the world to do this, but I just can’t seem to get a break. I’ve messaged every recruiter and company twice over, with no luck, yet I know level 1 techs with no GWO certs that have got jobs just because they know someone, which is really frustrating . Any advice or tips?

I‘ll need a 5-point harness up to EN standards with chest ascender attachment for confirmed spaces, it‘ll be mostly for rather dirty jobs and therefore price should be rather low. More importantly It should be very comfortable without a sitboard, also rather few material straps would be better but that‘s on the side. Been comfortable in Petzl Astros, Avaos and Singing Rock Master 3Ds so far, been told I’m relatively regular fit build but with oak trunk quads

Hi guys,

I was wondering what your go-to method is when a client asks to clean external blinds from both sides. Usually, I only clean one side using a Tucker pole, but this time the client is specifically asking to clean both sides. A hand wash would take forever since it’s a high-rise building and we are abseiling it.

I am located in europe so any device I could buy here would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

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Hi, I am currently working as a rigger for a company in the uk. They bought me a new harness however it does not fit very comfortably.

After speaking to them they have agreed to buy me a new one.

The harness I have currently is a petzl avao European size 1. I am 190cm tall and the petzl size chart says size 1 is between 175-185.

I am wondering if anyone has recommendations for a different petzl model that is better suited for a tall person with a skinny build. (82cm waist)

Or whether a size 2 would work.

Any help is appreciated, thank you

Absolutely no rope experience or tickets as of yet. 6 years of advanced fibreglass/carbon fibre experience. How do I break into the game? Do I go into a regular rope access job to build hours, tickets etc first or go straight into the blade repair stuff?

Hi everyone, im about to go for my 3s next week, feeling somewhat confident but wanting some advice / tips n tricks, more nervous for the oral part as i find it hard to get my words out sometimes lol

Hello all,

I am looking at doing my IRATA L1 soon in BC as I want a sort of career change from IT. I have very limited experience with construction/trades, my only experience is simple home DIY stuff. On top of this I have a decent bit of climbing experience so I would like to think that I'd be relatively comfortable on the ropes as soon as I start.

I am wondering if anyone was in this same position when they started out and if so, what kind of work did they find? Was it difficult to find work?

I am also looking at getting first aid and boom/scissor lift tickets before applying for jobs, is this worth it?

Thanks for any advice

Howdy all, I am a high rise window cleaner and safety supervisor with about a decade of experience. I am getting fed up with the status quo of the company i work for, and i find myself getting bored as well. I know the systems that I currently use and sprat are a bit different, but would the switch be beneficial career wise?

For a bit of context,

I'm unfortunately locked in central illinois for the foreseeable future, so I don't know if there is much of a job market outside of big cities, and I can't afford too severe a pay cut with the way the economy seems to be headed. (I average around $28/h on a piece work system)

I'm just looking for some forward momentum career wise, and sprat work kinda seems like the natural evolution of the type of work i'm already performing.

Thanks for any advice, and be safe out there