About ARAA

Written by admin

Thu 14th Dec 2006

Welcome to the website of the Australian Rope Access Association.

The ARAA is an association of rope access professionals and interested parties. It has been formed to:

Enhance levels of expertise and professionalism among members in particular and the rope access industry in general
Create standards that will provide a safe working environment for rope access professionals
Give members access to the latest industry information
Liase with governmental regulatory bodies
Promote use of rope access as a fast, safe and frequently more cost-effective alternative to traditional access methods

SAFETY GUIDANCE NOTICE - PETZL SHUNTS

Written by admin

Fri 15th May 2009

BACKUP DEVICES FOR ROPE ACCESS - 15/5/09

For some time, the ARAA has been considering whether we should take a stand on the inappropriate use of backup devices, recognising that in regards to the most commonly used device in the industry (Petzl Shunt), the manufacturer does not endorse the product for this use.

We have received the attached letter from Spelean, the Australian importer of Petzl products. At the same time, before receipt of this letter, our recent Assessors Workshop discus ...

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ARAA ASSESSORS WORKSHOP MAY 09

Written by admin

Tue 12th May 2009

During a long weekend in May a number of Assessors / Committee members and local level 3 technicians attended a 3 day long seminar .

The objective is to enable an open discussion about the existing training programs and content .

All who attended gave up their own time and expenses , and given the current ecomnic climate we must save a big thank you for that committment .

We would also like to credit Bill Proctor from SAFETY ACCESS & RESCUE for the use of his premises and to Rob Dun ...

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Mountain Rescue Workshop Oct 22-29th

Written by admin

Tue 12th May 2009

In October 2009 a unique opportunity will be available to Australian rope rescue technicians.

For the very first time in this country Reed Thorne of Ropes That
Rescue will be presenting his Mountain Rescue Workshop (MRW).

This state of the art program is one of a suite of workshops offered by RTR and is arguably one of the most advanced programs of its type available anywhere.

Reed is an internationally acknowledged expert in rope rescue with more than three decades of involvement in ...

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SAFETY GUIDANCE NOTICE - PETZL SHUNTS

Fri 15th May 2009

ARAA ASSESSORS WORKSHOP MAY 09

Tue 12th May 2009

Mountain Rescue Workshop Oct 22-29th

Tue 12th May 2009

Ergonomics - Bosuns chair - Power Tools

Wed 11th Mar 2009

A query from the local WHSA has occurred in QLD, regarding the use of power tools in a bosuns chair and the impact of use on the user . Whilst the matter is still going on, we have published albeit an old report conducted in 1993, on the matter that is well worth reading. Technicians should take not ...

ARAA NSW - Assessors Workshop May 1st

Wed 25th Feb 2009

VENUE : BLUE MOUNTAINS - NSW -LOCATION TBA

The 6 monthly workshop dates has been announced, and will be a busy weekend hosted by Bill Proctor.

Our objective is to create a forum/workshop of skills for existing Assessors and those technicians who have completed the Assessors application form ...

VIC: Helping people affected by the bushfires

Sun 22nd Feb 2009

The recent bushfires are the worst natural disaster in Victoria's history. Fire and emergency services staff and volunteers continue to work tirelessly - and you can play a part in supporting Victorians in need.

Make an online donation to the Victorian Bushfire Appeal or call 1800 811 700
Becom ...

ARAA: Rope Access Operator Competencies

Thu 29th Jan 2009

Many operators, particularly in Victoria, have allowed their rope access “tickets” to lapse.

In some cases, this is because some of the earlier qualification cards issued by Holmesglen TAFE did not show any expiry date.

In other cases, persons have relied on one of the old Rigging C4 cards iss ...

ARAA Proposed Procedure - Poor Anchor Point Sites

Tue 21st Oct 2008

Issue Date 21/10/2008 - Version Number A

The ARAA has identified that many sites continue being fitted with poorly designed, installed, documented and marked anchor installations.

This leads to significant issues for our industry and we have acted on this by running public information sessions ...

First Aid for Rope Access

Wed 06th Feb 2008

The Association has been looking at appropriate first aid for our members for some time plus we have had recent requests regarding our recognition of existing specialised first aid qualifications held by intending applicants for assessment.

The following sets out our current position, however we ...

ARAA Code - Permanent Anchors for Rope Access Use

Wed 07th Nov 2007

Version #1e ? 22/10/07

This code of practice has been developed by the ARAA to clarify the requirements for permanently installed anchor systems for rope access sites. Increasingly, buildings are having anchor systems designed and installed by specialist companies, with the installed system provi ...