Access technology
Access technology
Access engineering (also known as industrial climbing) is a safe, efficient and cost-saving method for carrying out jobs in places that may be difficult to reach using other access methods.
Access technology can be used as an alternative to scaffolding, where work is to be carried out over a shorter period of time and where the number of operators performing work is limited, provided that this is equally acceptable in terms of risk.
Access technology or fall protection - what difference does it make?
Through increasingly close contact with the authorities and other stakeholders, we as an industry body are learning more and more. At the same time, we see changes in regulations, which in turn provides a basis for reflection. NS 9600 is currently being revised with the aim of making it easier to use and better complementing/clarifying regulations. In addition, a standardization project on fall protection is in progress. SOFT is actively involved in both these projects by having management responsibility for the committees working on these projects.
Course plan for the use of taumoped
Access techniques and the use of a rope scooter are closely related.
The Norwegian Labor Inspection Authority defines access by rope moped as §17-24 Rope used as an access road.
NS 9600 does not include training in the use of a rope access device as a mandatory part. However, training in accordance with NS 9600 defines some of the elements that are taught in a traditional course for rope access technicians.
