At Ascend, we understand that when it comes to working at heights, precision is not optional — it’s vital. Rope access techniques have revolutionized high-risk industries, offering safe, efficient, and cost-effective

IRATA International put together 5 key lessons, from the latest WAHA Report. We’ve discussed four so far in previous articles: today we look at the 5th recommendation: “Leading Indicators for

In the high-risk environment of rope access operations, consistency in incident reporting is not just a regulatory necessity—it is a critical driver of safety improvement. Reliable and consistent reporting, particularly

Work at height and rope access industries face persistent hazards that demand ongoing vigilance and targeted solutions. Beyond human error, recurring risks such as dropped objects, rope damage, challenging working

In the dynamic and high-risk industries that rely on rope access and working at heights, every opportunity to enhance safety is invaluable. Near-miss reporting is one such opportunity that holds

The Industrial Rope Access Trade Association (IRATA) has long been recognised as a global authority on safe working at heights. Rope access, a method used to perform work at height

Becoming accredited to IRATA International (Industrial Rope Access Trade Association) is highly beneficial for companies operating in the rope access sector. However the process of becoming an IRATA Member Company

IRATA International is a globally recognised association that sets the highest standards for safety, training, and operational excellence in industrial rope access. So we know that IRATA is at the

A new publication from IRATA International has landed.  In Safety Bulletin No. 50, IRATA released a case study exploring the complexities encountered by a rope access team operating within confined

Each year, Safe Work Australia produces national work health and safety statistics, providing important evidence on the state of work health and safety in Australia. Understanding the causes of injury