Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats
Getting up-to-date information on rope access can be hard.... Every week Leigh Greenwood will share some tips and tricks, and invite guests for a chat about everything rope access. If you're involved in rope access or interested in it, this show is for you!
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 22 minutes
- Episodes
- 129
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Retrievable rigging
This week we chat about rigging ropes that can be retrieved.
The IRATA document says can’t normally be used for rescue. Do we need to change this as we have better methods now.
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First Aid ticket. Who needs one?
This week we have a quick chat about first aid tickets. What IRATA say we need and could we do a bit better.
Let us know what you think. Reach out on the socials.
Skylotec Sirius & Spark used in Training
At 5th Point we have been using the Skylotec descenders for over 10 months now. Here is an update on what we know now.
IRATA RASS
The time we have been waiting a while for the RASS Rope Access Safety Supervisor course is here.
What to know who can become a RASS, or who can run a RASS course. Take a listen and find out all the i…
Hanging haul
How did the hanging haul become a thing?
This week we have a look at how we ended up in the roof of a training centre, hauling one of our mates to the roof. To then send him back to the ground. Is th…
Spark or a Rig, what would you use.
This week we have a chat about the main differences between the Petzl Rig and the Skylotec Spark.
Which one would you use?
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Just Get It Done, Rope Access Challenge
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 Aust…
Answering some questions we have been asked.
Hoisting on a Grillion. Can you do this?
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?
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Is IRATA changing the age limit for courses?
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 wo…
Harness through the years
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…
Harken Multi Ascender
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 br…
Edelrid Fuse v Petzl ASAP
It has been a long time coming, but has another manufacture designed an auto following back up device that works bett…
The French connection with the Lebanese introduction.
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. Tr…
Level 3 online exam
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 …
We are back season 2
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 …
Steel or aluminium karabiners. What do you use?
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?
Auto locking or Screw locking Karabiners, what's your preferred?
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?
T…
Pole straps, how can we use them?
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.
Karabiners, Do they all have to be done up?
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 …