The only 3 things we have to do from the ICOP
This week we have a chat about the only three things you need to follow in the ICOP. Take a listen and let me know if you agree.
20 Juli 3min
Wayne Russell Bit of kit
This week we had a chat with Wayne Russell our NZ lead trainer on what bit of kit does he need to have on his harness. Was a bit left of field for me. He can’t survive without a Pod Bag.
6 Juli 5min
Assisted Aid Climbing, why is this not an assessable item?
This week we chat about assisted aid climb. I have seen this assessed in some level 3 assessments, but I can’t find it in the TACS. Should all level 3’s be trained and assessed on this? Do you agree...
22 Juni 4min
Anchors or Anchorage
This week we are having a quick chat about anchors and anchorage. what’s the difference and how it fits in with rope access. We have found that using these terms make it easy to describe parts of th...
25 Maj 8min
Rig Board
This week we take a look at a new bit of kit from Rig Board. If you ever needed to draw a rigging plan on a white board and couldn’t tell the difference between a descender and a back up, this is the...
11 Maj 5min
Singing rock Jack descender
Been playing with the Jack from singing rock for a while now. let’s say it’s the love child of a rig and a spark. have a listen to what it’s all about.
20 Apr 6min
History of Descenders
This week we are going to take a look at where it started with descenders for rope access, way back in the 60’s all the way through till today. I may miss something. If I do drop me a message or e ma...
13 Apr 10min
