Rope access is a form of work positioning, initially developed from techniques used in climbing and caving, which applies practical ropework to cater for the various needs of industry.

A.P.S is able to provide specialist staff who have solid experience in particular types of work.

The industry has an exemplary safety record which derives from rigorous adherence to the following safety characteristics: rigorous training requirements produce professional, highly aware technicians;

•  A rope access technician always has attachments, each having an independent anchorage point.
•  When the worker is supported by ropes,each of the worker's ropes will have a fail-safe descent mechanism.
•  All secondary tools and equipment (e.g. drills, sealant, etc.) are attached by lanyards to worker's harness.
•  A minimum of two technicians are required for any job.
•  All technicians are independently assessed.
•  Training includes rescue procedures.
•  All equipment is regularly inspected and maintained.
•  Codes of practice and working systems have been carefully refined over the years by the HSE and irata.

•  Rope systems can be installed and dismantled quickly which means they removed from site at end of each shift.

•  Single contact point for the client. Roped access technicians provide both access and undertake the required work.
•  A practical, safe solution with the ability to solve awkward and troublesome problems that might otherwise absorb a disproportionate amount of time and money.