This week we have a chat about the main differences between the Petzl Rig and the Skylotec Spark. Which one would you use? If you would like to buy me a coffee, click the link below. buymeacoffee.com/rattacبقلم Leigh

Join us on episode 9 to discuss how you can give yourself the best opportunity possible and start working in the amazing rope access industry. Dave and John discuss your pathways and what things you may need to think about, before embarking on your journey. Enjoy this episode. In Partnership with Graviteq.…

This week we sit down with Andre Quinn from Just Get It Done and chat about the rope access challenge. Where did the idea come from? What’s it like to organise the first rope access competition in Australia? Where is it heading?بقلم Leigh

This week we answer a few questions we have been asked, no particular order or topic, but some very interesting questions. Some of the answers may surprise you.بقلم Leigh

"What's the Safe working load?..... Er..... I'm not sure maybe you should ask Dave and John!" Lets talk about all those abbreviations and clear up some common confuddles for you all. Welcome to Ep 7. In Partnership with Graviteq.بقلم John & Dave

In todays episode, Dave and John sit down with Alex "The Badger" Vala to discuss his start in rope access and his amazing journey so far. In Partnership with Graviteq.بقلم John & Dave

This week we take a dive into some of the uses that Petzl say you can use a Grillion for. Big question is, can you hoist on it? If you like what we do here you can buy me a coffee. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RATTACبقلم Leigh

In episode 5, Dave and John discuss all things training. Discussions around how the training has changed, improvements in equipment and of course.... some close calls. In Partnership with Graviteq.بقلم John & Dave

This week we have a chat about the age limit on doing you level 1. The noise on the street is that IRATA has been looking at a change. What would be the knock on affects if this was to happen? what would be the benefits and what would be the drawbacks? If you like what we do here and want to help expand the podcast, you could 'buy me a coffee', cli…

This week we have a look at how my harness has changed over 25 years. What did I have on my harness in the late 90's and what has changed to today. Which bits of kit have lasted the test of time, what have i moved onto, and what do I miss. Let us know what you still have on your harness and isn't going anywhere soon.…

Episode 4 see's John and Dave talk about their biggest inspirations and mentors, amongst candid anecdotes. In Partnership with Graviteq.بقلم John & Dave

This week we take a look at the new Harken Multi Ascender. Could this be the new direction for a chest ascender, can we now call it a point of connection, once and for all? I love the way Harken are bring tried and tested sailing technology into the world of rope access. Have you had a play with the Harken Multi ascender? let us know what you think…

This inspiring tale of strength and faith is a must listen. Walther is a one of a kind person, who we can all learn from. In Partnership with Graviteq.بقلم John & Dave

This week we have a look at the new Edelrid Fuse and compare it to the Petzl ASAP. It has been a long time coming, but has another manufacture designed an auto following back up device that works better than the ASAP? Have a listen for a side-by-side comparison, and if you have used them both, let us know which one you prefer.…

Dave and John sit down with Tim and Scott from Reflections services, in a beautiful whiskey room setting, to discuss the city dwelling rope access life. In Partnership with Graviteq.بقلم John & Dave

It's time to have a chat about another fun rescue when you are on your next IRATA course or when having a play in a training centre. This is another rescue along the lines of the Singapore special. Trying to tick as many level 3 assessment boxes as we can and only leaving the ground once.بقلم Leigh

In this episode, we introduce you to the podcast and your hosts, John and Dave. You will hear our story in to rope access and how it all began. In Partnership with Graviteq.بقلم John

This week we chat about the new level 3 online exam, Im sure you all have lots of questions and would like to know how it is set up and what's involved. Have a listen and we will break down how it is set up and what you can do to prepare for it.بقلم Leigh

Hi Everyone, We are back!, we have been on a break for a while, but now we are back. Its time to to have some more tips, tricks and chats. Have a listen on what's been going on and what we have planned for this season.بقلم Leigh

This week we have a look at which type of karabiners we use. Are you team Ally or Steel? why do some people say you can't use Ally karabiners in heavy industry? That shape karabiners should you use?بقلم Leigh

This week we carry on with our chats about the connector that keeps us safe, Karabiners. What's your preferred locking system Auto or Screw? What are the advantages and disadvantages of both of them? This week we take a look at why you would choose one over the other.بقلم Leigh

This week we look at the common pole straps and how we use them in rope access, what the difference and what do you get extra for the money.بقلم Leigh

IN-PERSON INTERVIEW WITH CANADIAN ARBORIST KIRSTEN - PODCAST - THE ROPE ACCESS AND CLIMBING PODCAST Hello and welcome back to The Rope Access and Climbing Podcast. This week I’m chatting with Canadian Arborist Kirsten about the industry and some of her experiences. Then after the interview, she and I went out Ice Climbing here in Canmore, Alberta S…

This week we chat about the karabiners we use and do they need to be done up? The one on your footloop? how about the one on a pulley in a hauling system? We discuss them all and if its undone is it a discrepancy on assessment day?بقلم Leigh

So you are keen to get ahead before you turn up for your level 1 course, this week we give you some tips of things to learn and try and understand before you turn up on day one. If you have friends who are thinking of getting into rope access, this is an episode for them.بقلم Leigh

Time to talk about the elephant in the room on every IRATA course. Hands up if you have ever suffered from repetitive strain injury (RSI) or occasional overuse syndrome (OOS). Yep that pain in the elbow after a long ascent, long aid climb or the 6th time you have done the loop rescue this week. We chat about how it happens, advice we have received …

This week we have a look at some of the Powered Ascenders that are available on the market. We chat about what's the difference is between them, why choose one over another and how we have worked with them.بقلم Leigh

This week we are having a chat with Mikey Reid, from the outskirts of Aberdeen as a professional boxer and trainer, he got a tip to get a rope ticket, how will a roofers son go with 2 points? How did that get him to Australia?بقلم Leigh

Booked in for your IRATA level 1? Or thinking of getting into rope access. This week we cover the things you can practice and look into before the course and some tips of what not to do during the week.بقلم Leigh

Seems we still had some unanswered questions about when and how we use the Asap in a rescue situation . If you missed the first part go have a listen only a few weeks back. Let us know how you use the ASAP in rigging of ropes.بقلم Leigh

INTRODUCING DIFFERENT INDUSTRIES INTO ROPE ACCESS - PODCAST - THE ROPE ACCESS AND CLIMBING PODCAST Hello and welcome back to The Rope Access and Climbing Podcast. This week I want to touch on something that I have encountered over the years. But, kind of never really thought about it. Yes, I have spoken about cross-training on my platform before. B…

This week is 100 weekly episodes, thank you for coming on this journey into all things rope access. We thought now would be a good time to chat about how we ended up on 2 ropes rather than one. This story might surprise you.بقلم Leigh

This week we answer one of the questions we have been asked. Can you explain the difference between SWL, MBS and WLL. We take a look at how it all works and explain the difference and where you might come into contact with them.بقلم Leigh

This week we chat about where the Petzl ASAP is used in hauling and lowering situation. Are we setting ourselves up to fail an Assessment.بقلم Leigh

This week we look at an near miss where no knots in the ropes was only part of the problem. We hope this chat highlights the posable issues and how we can all avoid them. Stay safeبقلم Leigh

WHAT'S HAPPENING IN 2022 - PODCAST - THE ROPE ACCESS AND CLIMBING PODCAST Hello and welcome back to The Rope Access and Climbing Podcast. Today I’m going to let you in on a few things that I have planned for the upcoming year. Now, let’s note that a lot of this depends on travel and the overall COVID situation globally. But I’m hopeful that things …

This week we look at a safety bulletin on strains while working on the ropes. We hope this helps anyone from avoiding injury. we look back on some tips from Charles Cooper back in our chat last year. check that out in Ep 61.بقلم Leigh

This week we are looking at an IRATA safety bulletin about slings slipping on an anchorage. If you are rigging ropes around round or square structure this episode is for you. We include some great lessons learnt and how to avoid a similar situation.بقلم Leigh

This week we do some basic maths to work out how to best set up a 3-1 pulley system with some basic rope access gear. Using an ID and karabiners is surprisingly inefficient, but how bad is it?بقلم Leigh

The gear i use everyday has changed a bit this year. I do a rundown on how my harness is set up. How i use a some new gear and changing the way some gear is used. Also a bonus fast way to pass knots.بقلم Leigh

LEVEL 4 RE-CAP - PODCAST - THE ROPE ACCESS AND CLIMBING PODCAST Hello and welcome back to The Rope Access and Climbing Podcast. Today I’m chatting about some of my findings after the last podcast where I asked the question. Does the Rope Access industry need a Level 4? I found what people had to say interesting. Many of the people that joined the c…

This week we chat about working on the ropes and undertaking hot works, cutting, grinding,welding. All of these tasks that introduce a new hazard to our work environment. We chat about what we have seen used and not used on site. As always a few tips for products that might work for you.بقلم Leigh

This week we chat about retrievable rigging or pull throughs. We look at the plus sides and down sides of various systems and how we could do it safer. Let us know your preferred system and why you like it.بقلم Leigh

ROPE ACCESS LEVEL 4? - PODCAST - THE ROPE ACCESS AND CLIMBING PODCAST Hello and welcome back to The Rope Access and Climbing Podcast. Today I’m chatting about if the Rope Access industry needs a level 4. Now this episode is based mostly on my personal feelings about the subject and well I end up going down a bit of a rabbit hole here but all and al…

This week we take a look at the Skylotec Spark, this may have answered the question I have heard a lot since the Sirius came out, ' can we get one without the panic feature?' well the Spark is exactly that. Have a listen as we run through the features.بقلم Leigh

This week we chat about the chest ascender, is it half a point or one point? we discuss the story behind the this urban myth. What about if you attach to a casualty on an ascender, can they be used as a point of attachment?بقلم Leigh

PROBABILITY OVER CONSEQUENCE - PODCAST - THE ROPE ACCESS AND CLIMBING PODCAST Hello and welcome back to The Rope Access and Climbing Podcast. Today I’m chatting about Probability over Consequence. Many of people will know this as Likelihood over severity and that’s fine too. I have found it really comes down to the different industry you’re working…

This week we have a look at rescues on two descenders. Why do we not teach this to Level 1's? Should we be work on two descenders more?بقلم Leigh

Is the standard of technicians dropping? Do we need technicians to get more hours between levels? Is it more experience that's needed or more hours on ropes? Sound we get more training for each level? We ask these and more questions this week.بقلم Leigh

CONFIDENT VS COCKY - PODCAST - THE ROPE ACCESS AND CLIMBING PODCAST Hello and welcome back to The Rope Access and Climbing Podcast. Today I’m chatting about being confident but not cocky and what that looks like. This is a subject I have thought a lot about over the years and have spoke a little bit about on my platform. Yet never really dove into …