Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats

Apr 07 2025 127 ep. 23 mins 33

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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!

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Skylotec Sirius & Spark used in Training

Apr 07 2025 5 mins

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

IRATA RASS

Mar 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.

Hanging haul

Mar 07 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?

Spark or a Rig, what would you use.

Aug 05 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? If you would like to buy me a coffee, click the link below. buymeacoffee.com/rattac

Just Get It Done, Rope Access Challenge

Jul 22 2024 54 mins

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?

Answering some questions we have been asked.

Jul 08 2024 8 mins

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.

Hoisting on a Grillion. Can you do this?

Jun 24 2024 9 mins

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.buymeacoffee.com/RATTAC

Is IRATA changing the age limit for courses?

Jun 03 2024 9 mins

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? If you like what we do here and want to help expand the podcast, you could 'buy me a coffee', click on the link below if you are ke

Harness through the years

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.

Harken Multi Ascender

May 06 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.