Rope Access to BS7985

This Rope Access Technician course is designed for those who need to access previously inaccessable work areas; where access methods are limited and the use of ropes could form a viable option. The course is developed around BS7985 2002, the British Standard for Industrial Rope Access and aims to give the candidate skills in the descent and ascent of ropes in order to reach their work place, coupled with the abilility to rescue themselves, and their work colleagues should the need arise.

Course content: The course consists of both theory and practical elements including the following;

• Relevant Health and Safety Legislation
• Hazards and associated risks
• Selection, use and inspection of rope access equipment
• Selection and establishing of anchor points
• The use of ropes for ascent and descent
• Rope transfers
• Snatch rescues
• Post rescue considerations
• Test circuit (to confirm final standard reached)
• Question and answer session

Duration of course: 3 days for the novice. For experienced tower rope access technicians, the course can be run over a 2 day period.