IRATA

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IRATA’s Code of Conduct establishes the professional and ethical standards expected of rope access technicians, trainers, assessors, and member companies. It emphasizes integrity, professionalism, safety, confidentiality, respect, competency, and adherence to established rope access procedures and industry best practices to ensure safe and responsible operations at height.

“IRATA Membership Requirements” outlines the operational, safety, training, management, and audit standards companies must meet to obtain and maintain IRATA membership. The requirements establish a framework for safe rope access operations, qualified supervision, documented procedures, technician competency, and ongoing compliance with the IRATA International Code of Practice (ICOP) and Training, Assessment and Certification Scheme (TACS). 

“Training, Assessment and Certification Scheme (TACS)” defines the standards and procedures for the training, evaluation, certification, and recertification of rope access technicians. The scheme establishes competency requirements, practical and theoretical assessment criteria, training hours, supervision standards, and certification processes to ensure technicians can perform rope access work safely and effectively in accordance with IRATA requirements.

“Candidate’s Guide to IRATA Training and Assessment” provides an overview of the training and evaluation process for prospective IRATA rope access technicians. The guide outlines course expectations, assessment procedures, certification requirements, conduct standards, equipment considerations, and the practical and theoretical competencies required to successfully complete IRATA training and assessment.

“Work and Safety Analysis (WASA)” is IRATA International’s ongoing safety performance review program used to monitor, analyze, and improve the safety of rope access operations through incident reporting, operational data, and industry-wide safety analysis..