Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats

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!

Episodes

May 29, 2025 5 mins

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. 

have a listen and let me know what you think. 

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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. 

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At 5th Point we have been using the Skylotec descenders for over 10 months now. Here is an update on what we know now. 

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March 24, 2025 9 mins

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 info.  

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March 8, 2025 5 mins

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 this a real situation? 


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August 5, 2024 10 mins

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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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 Australia?
Where is it heading?

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This week we answer a few questions we have been asked, no particular order or topic, but some very interesting questions. Some of the answers may surprise you.

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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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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 would be the benefits and what would be the drawbacks?

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May 20, 2024 20 mins

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 have i moved onto, and what do I miss.
Let us know what you still have on your harness and isn't going anywhere soon.

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May 6, 2024 7 mins

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 bring tried and tested sailing technology into the world of rope access.
Have you had a play with the Harken Multi ascender? let us know what you think of it.

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April 22, 2024 12 mins
This week we have a look at the new Edelrid Fuse and compare it to the Petzl ASAP.

It has been a long time coming, but has another manufacture designed an auto following back up device that works better than the ASAP?
Have a listen for a side-by-side comparison, and if you have used them both, let us know which one you prefer.

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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. Trying to tick as many level 3 assessment boxes as we can and only leaving the ground once.

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March 26, 2024 7 mins

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 set up and what you can do to prepare for it.

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March 26, 2024 5 mins

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 for this season.


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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?


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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?
This week we take a look at why you would choose one over the other.

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April 4, 2022 11 mins

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.

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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 discrepancy on assessment day?

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