Why IRATA? Discover the benefits of choosing a certified IRATA Member Company to perform work at height.

IRATA is an acronym for the Industrial Rope Access Trade Association, that was formed in the UK in the late 1980’s, to solve maintenance challenges in the offshore oil and gas industry.

IRATA International’s rope access system is a safe method of working at height where ropes and associated equipment are used to gain access to and from the work position, and to be …

This document has been developed by IRATA International to provide training and assessment criteria to develop and test competence, and to assure training is delivered to the required …

IRATA International ensures a safe system of work and encourages career progression for rope access technicians. Each technician is required to re-certify every three years in order to …

Publications,IRATA - Live,The Leading Association In The Rope Access Industry IRATA is the sole global trade association in the work-at-height sector; it has member companies in every …

Jan 1, 2026 · IRATA is the most recognised professional global authority in industrial rope access with member companies in every continent and qualified technicians in over 50 countries.

The certainty of industry expertise and adherence to a strict code of conduct has put IRATA members at the forefront of work at height and confined access projects globally.

O acesso por corda industrial foi desenvolvido pela IRATA Internacional ao longo de 25 anos até que se tornou no método escolhido para muito do trabalho na indústria de gás e óleo offshore, …

The Theory Examination and practical Assessment are conducted on the same calendar date and is invigilated by an IRATA Assessor. If a Candidate’s primary language is not English, a …