IRATA as the foundation for safe rope access
History and development of IRATA IRATA (Industrial Rope Access Trade Association) was established in the UK in the late 1980s, when rope techniques began to be used on a larger scale in industry. Companies...
Working at height with IRATA - stages of training and gaining certification
The origins of standardisation of industrial mountaineering IRATA (International Industrial Rope Access Trade Association) is a British association formed in the late 1980s, bringing together companies that carry out work at height using rope techniques....
Training and qualifications for forklift truck operators
How do I get a forklift licence? Forklift trucks (sometimes colloquially known as forklifts) play a vital role in logistics and warehousing, supporting the processes of transporting and storing goods. The forklift course...
Inspection and maintenance of slings
Specifics, types and uses of slings A sling is a piece of equipment on a lifting device. Most often it is not part of the crane. They are used where there is a need to move loads. They are used in processes...
Repair of mobile platforms
Escalators - a brief overview Escalators are machines that are used to transport and lift people to a specific height. They are lifting devices used in the service sector, industry or...
Why is it a good idea to perform regular maintenance on mobile platforms?
Specifics of mobile platforms Mobile platforms fulfil a very similar role to that of scaffolding commonly used for work at heights. Thanks to platforms, we can reach places in locations where erecting a classic scaffolding...
What should be done in the event of a crane breakdown?
The specifics of cranes It is hard to imagine a construction site of any kind where specialised equipment in the form of cranes has not been used. This is because these machines make it possible to transport the heaviest materials vertically. With...
Fibre optics - the basis of 5G networks
A new era of communication We are entering a watershed moment where communication, information and technology are becoming intertwined. In this era, fibre optics act as the backbone on which the entire structure of...
Legal labour protection, i.e. security and protection of workers' rights
What do we call legal labour protection? Legal labour protection is referred to as the totality of legal, economic, technical as well as organisational standards that serve to ensure the safety and health of workers at work. The term.
How do you weld correctly with a welding torch?
When should we get a welding machine? We do a variety of jobs in the home workshop, including: carpentry, working on a car engine, etc. Occasionally, however, there is a need for the work to be ...
