Discover the history and advantages of Industrial Rope Access

History of Industrial Rope Access
Today, IRA* is acknowledged as one of the safest methods of high-level access techniques. It is an internationally recognized standard, governed by IRATA**, of which Gecko is an accredited full member (operator).
IRA (Industrial Rope Access) also known as vertical access or abseiling, originated from recreational outdoor disciplines, such as mountaineering and caving. It has long since been re-purposed for providing work access to extreme locations at industrial and offshore platforms, as well as inshore commercial and residential properties.

Today, IRA* is acknowledged as one of the safest methods of high-level access techniques. It is an internationally recognized standard, governed by IRATA**, of which Gecko is a fully accredited member (operator).

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