Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats Podcast
1) First Aid ticket. Who needs one?
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.
2) Skylotec Sirius & Spark used in Training
At 5th Point we have been using the Skylotec descenders for over 10 months now. Here is an update on what we know now.
3) IRATA RASS
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 i...Show More
4) Hanging haul
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 th...Show More
5) Spark or a Rig, what would you use.
This week we have a chat about the main differences between the Petzl Rig and the Skylotec Spark. Which one would you use?If you would like to buy me a coffee, click the link below. buymeacoffee.com/r...Show More
6) Just Get It Done, Rope Access Challenge
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 Austr...Show More
7) Answering some questions we have been asked.
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.
8) Hoisting on a Grillion. Can you do this?
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? If you like what we do here you can buy me a coffee. https://www.buymeac...Show More
9) Is IRATA changing the age limit for courses?
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 wou...Show More
10) Harness through the years
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 ...Show More