Malaysia Rope Access Association

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Dynoo Lateh

⚠️ ROPE ACCESS SAFETY: ZERO TOLERANCE FOR SINGLE ROPE ⚠️
The Malaysia Rope Access Association (MRAA) emphasizes this crucial point: Our industry demands a two-rope system—one main line, one safety line. This image shows workers on a single rope, which is unsafe and non-compliant.
We urge authorities, including DOSH and building owners, to ensure all work-at-height operations meet safety standards. Lives depend on it.

Selamat Pagi Dunia Rope Access

Kita sambung perbincangan tertangguh kita tentang LOLER.

Why Rope Access Falls Under LOLER (UK Regulations) & What Standards We Follow in Industrial Rope Access.

A lot of people still ask:
“Kenapa Rope Access termasuk dalam peraturan LOLER? Tak sama ke macam climbing?”

Here’s the simple truth:

1. Rope Access = Lifting Equipment Under the Law

Dalam industri, rope access dianggap sebagai lifting equipment sebab:

Ropes, descenders & backups are load-bearing equipment

They support a person’s weight (a load)

They lower/raise a technician in a controlled system

Di UK, ini secara automatik jatuh bawah LOLER 1998 (Lifting Operations & Lifting Equipment Regulations) yang wajib:

• Thorough examination by competent person
• Documentation & inspection records
• Safe system of work
• Risk assessment & LOLER register

It’s not just “naik—turun buat kerja”.
It’s a regulated lifting system.

2. What Standards Govern Industrial Rope Access?

Industrial Rope Access ikut beberapa standard utama:

IRATA ICOP (International Code of Practice)

– Global reference untuk safe rope access
operations
– Covers training, equipment, supervision & rescue
– Digunakan secara meluas offshore & onshore.

ISO 22846 Part 1 & 2

– International standard for rope access methods
– Part 1: Principles & terminology
– Part 2: Detailed system requirements & operational guidance
– Diguna oleh negara2 yang tidak bergantung kepada IRATA

LOLER 1998 + PUWER 1998 (UK)

– Diguna di negara Komanwel & syarikat multinasional
– Pastikan semua equipment inspected & fit for purpose
– Rope access equipment = lifting equipment

EN Standards for Equipment

Examples:

EN 1891: Low stretch rope

EN 361 / 813: Harness

EN 12841: Rope adjustment devices

EN 362: Connectors

EN 354: Lanyards

Setiap equipment ada rating & test requirement tersendiri.

3. What Does This Mean for Technicians?

~ Your system is legally recognised as a lifting
system
~Equipment MUST follow certified standards
~Inspections & traceability wajib
~ Training & supervision kena ikut IRATA/ISO
standard
~Rescue plan bukan pilihan — wajib ada

Rope access bukan hobby climbing.
It’s a highly regulated industrial discipline with strict compliance for safety.

The 2025 IRATA Work and Safety Analysis (WASA) report draws on data submitted by over 700 IRATA member companies in 2024, analysing incidents and dangerous occurrences from over 33 million reported working hours.

We conduct this annual analysis to help understand the conditions in which incidents occur and to support continual safety improvements across our industry. By consistently collecting and learning from operational and training data, we reinforce the safety credentials of industrial rope access techniques.

Visit our team at A+A in Düsseldorf (Hall 1 – Stand A61) to collect a copy and discuss the findings, or read the full report on our website: https://irata.org/downloads/29623