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IRATA Training 2012 SEPT

Wed, 09 May 2012 00:12:42 +0800

IRATA Training Course (SEPT 2012)

Course Date:
CLASS A
TRAINING 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 15 SEPT 2012
ASSESSMENT 15 SEPT 2012
CLASS B
TRAINING 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 SEPT 2012
ASSESSMENT 14 SEPT 2012

Course Fee: HKD12,000.00

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Basic High Angle Rescue Training 2

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:12:42 +0800

Basic High Angle Rescue Training (Extended Option)

SCHEDULE UPDATED
CLASS 2012 MAR A

Course Date:
(Module 1) 12, 13 MAR 2012
(Module 2) 15, 16 MAR 2012
(Module 3) 21, 22 MAR 2012
(Module 4) To be confirmed according to trainees' preferences
(Module 5) To be confirmed according to trainees' preferences

Venue: DAS DEPOT
Time: 103000 - 1930 / 0900 - 1800
Class Size: 8 persons (max.)
Course Fee - Each Module: HKD1,800.00 / Person
Course Fee - All 5 Modules: HKD9,000.00 / Person

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IRATA Statement on PETZL SHUNT

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:12:42 +0800

IRATA Statement on PETZL SHUNT

IRATA Statement.

In response to the Petzl 10th January 2012 statement on the use of the Petzl Shunt as a back- up device for industrial rope access.

IRATA acknowledges the conclusions drawn by Petzl in their statement on the use of the Petzl Shunt which can be viewed using the following link;- http://www.petzl.com/en/pro/news-pro/2012/01/10/petzl-statement-special-use-petzl-shunt

The Petzl statement highlights the well-known risks of misuse when performing a continuous descent whilst holding the cord should an incident occur, e.g. mainline failure, out of control descent.

IRATA has always acknowledged these risks and notes that Petzl’s recommendation is not to use the Petzl Shunt as a backup device if it is towed with a cord during continuous descent.

It is the opinion of IRATA that this does not eliminate the use of the Shunt with a cord as a backup device during certain tasks and using specific methods of handling.

IRATA therefore recommends the following to IRATA members and IRATA technicians:

DAS Procedures Update

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:12:42 +0800

DAS Procedures Update

DAS has revised its Equipment Risk Assessment, Training Procedures & Operation Procedures to apply the use of EN12841A / EN353-2 devices (PETZL ASAP) for training and operations as the primary backup device. The PETZL SHUNT will still be in service in DAS training & operations as a rope clamp (EN567) as well as a secondary backup in the situation that a 4th point is required.

Petzl statement on a special use of the Petzl Shunt

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:12:42 +0800

Petzl statement on a special use of the Petzl Shunt

Context
Since 1999 Petzl has provided specific information regarding the special use of the Petzl SHUNT as a back-up device for industrial rope access. Petzl required that users must have received and mastered IRATA (Industrial Rope Access Trade Association) training or similar and must also use the Petzl SHUNT within the current "IRATA method".
Extract from the June 2009 statement: "Professional operatives who choose to use the Petzl Shunt as a rope access and work positioning back-up device must have received and mastered IRATA training or similar, and must use the Petzl Shunt with IRATA method. Responsibility for this remains with the employer and the user."

Analysis :
In the light of incidents and accidents, indicative tests have been conducted, including – but not limited to - a workshop in March 2011, with rope access experts present. The findings of these indicative tests demonstrate that releasing a towing cord whilst towing a Petzl Shunt as a back-up device is not consistently effective : - In an emergency situation the natural human reflex is to increase the grip on the cord and therefore reduce the likelihood of the cord to be pulled from the hand. - Additionally this natural reflex may override any conscious action to open the hand and release the cord. - Consequently, either of these hazards could result in overriding the braking function of the Petzl Shunt. Following these tests, working sessions with IRATA alerted Petzl to the fact that there has not been special training sufficient to minimise this potential risk. Testing and experience demonstrates that human response to emergency situations, even among expert users and highly trained professionals, is not completely predictable.

IRATA Training 2012 A

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:12:42 +0800

IRATA Training Course 2012 A
Training Date: 2012 FEB 1 - 5
Assessment Date: 2012 FEB 6
Venue: DAS DEPOT
Time: 0900 - 1800
Class Size: 6 persons (max.)
Course Fee: HKD12,000.00 per person
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