Geotechnical Rope Access Services

Our industrial rope access services feature several safety measures to keep technicians safe. These include:

• Site-specific hazard assessment: Our work team assesses site hazards and confirms that rope access is an appropriate control for the task.
• Detailed planning: We plan the rope layout, access method and work sequence before technicians leave the ground.
• Suitable equipment: We select, inspect and use equipment that is suitable for the work and site conditions.
• Secure anchor points: Anchor points are verified before work begins and used in accordance with the planned rope access system.
• Independent rope systems: Technicians use two separately secured ropes:
  • A working line supports movement and positioning.
  • An independent safety line provides backup protection if the primary system or a connection point fails.
• Competent technicians and supervision: Rope access work is carried out by trained technicians under appropriate supervision. Our team members never work alone.
• Rescue arrangements: A documented rescue plan identifies potential rescue scenarios and sets out how an injured, suspended or incapacitated technician will be recovered.
• Rescue equipment and personnel: Suitable rescue equipment and trained personnel are available to respond promptly if a technician cannot self-rescue.

Together, these safety measures help ensure rope access work is planned, controlled and supported by an effective emergency response.

Industrial rope access systems are used for inspection, construction, maintenance and repair work in areas that are difficult to reach using conventional access equipment. In geotechnical work, they are particularly useful on steep slopes, rock faces, cuttings and other restricted-access locations.

Depending on the project, our rope access technicians can support slope stabilisation, geotechnical inspections, rock face works, drilling, installation and maintenance activities. 

Your project may need a height safety system wherever workers face a fall risk. The right approach depends on the site, hazards, access constraints and whether safer controls are reasonably practicable.

For steep or difficult geotechnical sites, we can conduct a site-specific risk assessment to confirm whether rope access is appropriate.

Industrial rope access services in Australia should follow the relevant work health and safety requirements and Australian/New Zealand Standards for rope access and work at height.

Two key standards specifically cover rope access:

• AS/NZS ISO 22846.1:2020, Personal equipment for protection against falls – Rope access systems, Part 1: Fundamental principles for a system of work: Establishes the fundamental principles for using rope access methods at height.
• AS/NZS ISO 22846.2:2020, Personal equipment for protection against falls – Rope access systems, Part 2: Code of practice: Provides detailed guidance on planning and carrying out rope access work.

The RIX Group meets these standards when planning and delivering rope access services. Our commitment to compliance helps ensure equipment, systems and work practices are selected and maintained appropriately for each project.

The cost of rope access works depends on the scope, site conditions, access difficulty, number of technicians required and the type of geotechnical work being completed.

For a tailored quote, contact our team to arrange a site assessment.

Yes. Our experienced technicians deliver rope access services throughout Australia and the Asia Pacific. Contact us to discover the most appropriate geotechnical solution for your site conditions.