ROPE ACCESS NUMBERS - PODCAST - THE ROPE ACCESS AND CLIMBING PODCAST

[@BrianP79]

I learned a lot every time I watch your video. Thank you!

[@theropeaccessandclimbingpo2380]

Thank you for tuning in.

[@urbanropeaccessltd9179]

Thanks Mikey! Another great and helpful video. On another note are you selling those T shirts? They're cool.

[@theropeaccessandclimbingpo2380]

Thank you. And thats my hope one day

[@kevinsimard]

I think common sense and the eminent danger factors in more than a number. Look and assess the situation. We are in many different environments and situations depending on the task at hand.

[@theropeaccessandclimbingpo2380]

Totally agree. Theres no one right answer. Assessing the job and planning how to execute the job is so much more important then worrying about this number or that number.

[@matts1431]

1.5m is no problem in a training centre and perhaps an industrial setting with plenty of structure. Once you're in a city environment, with dedicated anchors and zero structure, 1.5m is mostly a dream. In many cases, the number of anchors, and their respective locations, is seemingly based on the budget of the builder/building owner. Plus, in Australia at least, they are very often installed by companies with no affiliation to industrial rope access. So, when local legislation does not mention, let alone enforce, anchor spacing, how do you convince the building owner to effectively double their system? Do you just fail it and walk away? How does this work if you're an IRATA member company bound by the ICOP, where the ICOP sets a higher standard than the local legislation? Your clients have no legal responsibility to meet anything other than local legislation. Tough sell...

[@theropeaccessandclimbingpo2380]

Thank you for your comment. Agree. However you understand that we are not talking about the anchorage right. When it comes to doubling up the anchors we are no talking about the anchorage. This to is a common misunderstanding. You have to double up the slings, bolts, carabiners, ext but we are not refuring to the Ibeam, the roof anchor, the car, ext.

[@matts1431]

@@theropeaccessandclimbingpo2380 Thanks for the clarification. In all my training, anything over 1.5m = a wide Y hang and therefore 2 of everything on each side, Including anchors. Ofcourse, you can't double up I-beams or vehicles, but a second attachment to said structure on each side was said to be the requirement.

[@theropeaccessandclimbingpo2380]

@@matts1431 Like I said. This is a common mis-understanding. Between Anchors and Anchorage. I have a video that helps to better understand this common issue. Cheers