Why Choose Rope Access compared to Scaffolding?
It has become a well-established fact that rope access is not only more cost efficient, but its faster and safer than other high angle options for working at height. Here are some major advantages of rope access.
Cost
When it comes to cost, rope access is comparatively more affordable than
scaffolding. Not only does industrial rope access require less equipment, it also is
quicker and reduces wasted time on construction. Time equals money and when you
choose scaffolding you must pay for the cooperative to erect the structure and then
to complete the work at hand. The cost of supplying the scaffolding also increases the
price of choosing this method. In the end, the combination cost of scaffolding will
outweigh the cost of simply hiring a small team of rope access technicians.
Speed
Without a doubt, industrial rope access requires less time and faster compare to
scaffolding. While it may take days to erect the required scaffolding to complete a
job, the rigging for rope access takes merely minutes to few hours. In most cases,
scaffolding requires mandatory permits. Acquiring these permits not only costs money
but can take time which delay timely repairs.
Safety
Although rope access methods appear perilous, they are far safer and have far better
safety statistics than any other way of high access. Technicians are rigged to two
separate ropes, one acting as a failsafe should the main line break, and the tools they
used are also tethered to them so that abseiler can remain safe while in use.
Rope access also recognize as the safest method for project completion due to high
standard of required training. Industrial Access employs SPRAT certified technicians on
every project we undertake. Every rope access crew member must meet rigorous
standards and pass tough evaluations that will ensure they are fully prepared for
performing work at height safely and efficiently.
Flexibility
Rope access methods are extremely flexible and are often the only option for certain
tasks. Since rope access techniques do not require a large amount of open surface
beneath the workspace in order to set up scaffolding equipment, extremely difficult
to reach place can still be access. Domed roofs, breaching ducts, and other structure
that are not easily accessible can be quickly inspected, repaired, or replaced.
Disruption
Scaffolding vs Rope Access is extremely bulky and can take up a lot of ground space.
Since it is built from the ground up, it can affect access to the building, making it
difficult for clients or employees to enter or exit the building.
Aesthetics
Unlike scaffolding, industrial rope access creates minimal architectural impact.
Scaffolding on the other hand not only takes days (to weeks) to construct, but it is
cumbersome and will not go unnoticed while it is in place. Since rope access require
less set-up and space, it requires very little in terms of ongoing maintenance cost.
Industrial rope access provides high-angle access for industrial chimney/smokestack
repairs, inspections, or maintenance. We feel that for most circumstances, rope
access techniques are the most practical way to complete tasks that would otherwise
involve significant expenses, time, or plant outages. Contact one of our highly
knowledgeable professionals to learn about the capabilities of rope access.