FAQs
Rope access — frequently asked questions
Straight answers on safety, standards, coverage and response times from our IRATA-trained team.
- What is rope access?
- Rope access is a method of reaching difficult or high-level areas of a structure using ropes, harnesses and industry-standard rigging instead of scaffolding or powered access. Technicians work suspended on two independent ropes — a working line and a back-up line — so the system stays safe even if one component fails.
- Is rope access safe?
- Yes. Rope access has one of the strongest safety records of any work-at-height method. Every Gekko Tech project is planned with site-specific RAMS and a rescue plan, delivered under IRATA Level 3 supervision, and complies with the Working at Height Regulations 2005 and the IRATA International Code of Practice.
- Do you work nationwide?
- We do. Our teams are based in the North West and mobilise from Merseyside to sites across England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland — including Liverpool, Manchester, London, Cardiff, Dundee, Peterhead, Dublin and Belfast.
- What industries do you support?
- Construction, energy and utilities, commercial property and facilities management, and industrial infrastructure such as steelwork, tanks, bridges and process plants.
- How fast can you respond?
- We aim to answer every quote request within one working day. For urgent or reactive works — storm damage, failed sealants, dropped objects — a two-person team can usually be on site within 24 to 48 hours, with 24/7 emergency response available.
- Do you provide IRATA Level 3 supervision?
- Yes. Every rope access team we deploy is supervised by an IRATA Level 3 technician, who is responsible for rigging, on-site risk management and the rescue plan for the duration of the works.
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