Frequently Asked Questions about Rope Access

Rope Access, commercial climbing, industrial climbing… A dear child has many names! Rope access very simply means that we gain access to the work area with the help of rope. These work areas are typically hard to reach and/or at height. So what is Rope Access? It is a method of access and a way to work safely at height.

At RT9, we tailor our rope access solutions to suit your needs. We determine the price based on several different parameters. Contact us to get a quote for your rope access solution.

Rope Access can be used for all types of commercial climbing and is often a cheaper and safer alternative to scaffolding. Rope Access is particularly useful for places that are difficult to access, and can therefore be a very flexible solution for complex projects.

At RT9, we operate within most industries and are happy to take on large as well as small tasks.

A rope technician is a trained professional climber who can solve a craft at height. At RT9, we help with, among other things, blacksmithing, electricity, insulation and various repair tasks using rope access.

Rope access is a cheaper alternative to scaffolding. You save both time and money. With rope access, you don’t have to spend valuable time setting up scaffolding. We are quickly in the air and we move flexibly in ropes.

This also means that we can work in hard-to-reach places where scaffolding, cranes or lifts cannot always reach.

We can do most things for most industries. In fact, we have specialized in creating special solutions for several industries. Read more about our solutions here.

It can be difficult to list all the different tasks we do with rope access, but here are some of the most common:

• Mounting and demounting
• Rigging work
• Replacement of pipes, downspouts, etc
• Insulation of piping
• Welding work
• Facade work
• Installation of lamps, lightning protectors and other electricity
• Non Destructive Testing
• Inspection
• Setting up mobile security systems
• Rescue planning

• Counseling

And much more…

We have solved tasks on power plants, drilling platforms, wind turbines and much more. Read more about the industries we operate within here:

• Construction
• Bridges
• Industry
• Offshore
• Wind turbines

RT9 is a rope access company based in Denmark, but we make rope access solutions throughout Scandinavia and Germany.

At RT9 you can get a complete package solution. We offer many services, so therefore we can put together a team that can solve several different tasks for you, if necessary.

Among other things, we can repair, install and inspect while we’re on the job, so you only need to hire one team.

At RT9, we can easily tailor solutions for you. We prefer to think in innovative solutions that are adapted to your needs.

See how we have helped Maersk with a tailor-made solution.

There are plenty of good reasons for choosing suspended platform systems. Big time savings, higher security and an easier product to manage are just some of them. Read more about suspended platform systems here.

There are several benefits to using the suspended platform system. Read more about them here.

• It reduces the load on your structure by up to 90%. The scaffold typically weighs 25-35 kg per m2 and can be designed to handle a load similar to a Class 4 scaffold of 500 kg per m2.
• The scaffold has fewer contact points. It is suspended by chains rather than tubes and only takes up 12 cm for each level built.
• You achieve higher FoS (Factor of Safety) and a safer working environment for the workers. The scaffold can withstand harsh weather conditions as it has a strong structure and can accommodate more workers.
• The scaffold can be built up to 88% faster than traditional scaffolding systems, saving you both time and money.

Suspended platform systems can be used in most places. With its light weight and zero contact points, the platforms can be mounted on most structures. In particular, the suspended platforms are ideal to use in hard-to-reach areas, such as drilling rigs, bridges, power plants etc. 

A suspended platform typically has a weight of 25-35 kg per m2 and can be designed for a pressure load corresponding to class 4 scaffolding of 500 kg per m2.

The suspended platforms, designed by V-decks, typically has a weight of 25-35 kg per m2. In addition, the scaffolding is hung from chains rather than pipes and is only 12 cm for each floor that is built.

The suspended platform system is a very safe alternative to regular scaffolding. The suspended platforms can withstand strong wind conditions and cope with heavy loads. They have a 3:1 safety factor on all components and higher built-in security that also reduces the risk of dropped items. Read more about suspended platform systems here.

Rope Access is a safe method for working at height. RT9 conforms to the international safety standard, IRATA. This means we risk-assess every task at height, plan the work process down to the smallest detail and develop a rescue plan so that craftsmen on the construction site do not have to worry about potential dangers.

We refer to Industrial Rope Access Trade Organization (IRATA) for information about accidents when using ropes.

Many fall accidents are due to incorrect use of equipment and a lack of a rescue plan if the the accident should happen.

At RT9, we offer a fall protection course where we suit you up for the work with rope access. The course ensures a higher safety level of work at height – both for yourself and the other craftsmen working on site. 

When we at RT9 are out on a task, our team always work by current IRATA safety standards. All of our work goes through a safety pinhole, which we take very seriously. We understand the importance of providing a safe environment for our team and customers, which is why we invest a lot of time in training, equipment, inspections and procedures.