Evolve Rope Access Ltd

How do you know if Rope Access Techniques are right for your working at height task?? If you have a work scope at height, and you're asking a rope access company to look at it, they should carry out a pre work analysis.  This will allow them to confirm if rope access is a suitable method, and if it is, enable them to ensure that control measures and resources are in place to create a safe and efficient working environment. Some examples of typical points to be addressed are: 🔎 How the work area can be accessed and exited safely. 💹 The ease and safety with which technicians will be able to use tools and equipment whilst suspended. ⛔ The risk of loose materials or equipment falling below during the works. ⚠ Whether the time the technician/s are at the work-front could put them at risk from prolonged exposure to extremes of heat or cold. ⛑ Whether all technicians will be able to be rescued from any position they’re in, through all phases of the work scope. It's important that at least these points are considered, it helps ensure the plan is workable, the technician/s are supported to be in the best position to deliver quality work, and if the worst were to happen, any team member could be rescued quickly and efficiently. The information Evolve gather on site visits help us determine if rope access is the right method for your work scope, and if it is, assist us in creating and maintaining a safe system of work to carry it out under. If you've got a work scope at height, and want it addressed efficiently and professionally, or need some advice, feel free to reach out. 💻 www.evolveropeaccess.co.uk 📧 enquire@evolveropeaccess.co.uk

A quick look at two essential checks: 🔍 Pre-Use, and Buddy Checks of Personal Rope Access Equipment 🛠️ Pre-Use Equipment Checks: Before first use each day, we take the time for a visual, tactile, and function check of our equipment. It's not just about the start of the day; monitoring our equipment's condition throughout the day is crucial. Wear and tear, abrasion, and extreme conditions can affect its integrity, so these checks ensure everything is safe to use. 🤝 Buddy checks: A buddy check is an essential double-check for safety in rope access operations. Once we’ve assembled and put on our gear, we have a workmate check our setup. This ensures harnesses, lanyards, helmets, and connectors are correctly secured and adjusted, it’s an opportunity to catch any issues we might have missed. 🔎 Collaborative Safety: Buddy checks add an extra layer of protection, a second set of eyes, we're looking out for each other. 🛡️ Separate but Essential: Both pre-use and buddy checks play distinct and vital roles in maintaining safety in rope access operations. We make them a non-negotiable part of our workday to ensure a safer working environment. 🛑 Barriers to Checks: Percieved time pressure, hierarchy within teams, ego, and even embarrassment can prevent these checks taking place. 🚀 Solutions: These checks don't take long, and Evolve supervisors make sure they take place. We use simple checklists to make sure that we cover the essentials efficiently. We empower all team members to initiate checking equipment, and encourage open communication around what we’re looking for, and any issues we find. We're protecting ourselves, each other, and our clients. #evolveropeaccess #industrialropeaccess #safetyfirst #collaboration #teamwork

📣📣 - We are proud to be supporting No Falls Week - 📣📣 A powerful campaign from the No Falls Foundation, taking place 13-17 May 2024, dedicated to promoting safe working at height. 💡 -This week, Evolve is highlighting the vital support we give to our Work at Height Supervisors. We understand the critical role every team member plays in ensuring safety when working at heights, but the role of Supervisor stands out as it connects planning, to safe outcomes more than any other. 💹 - With this in focus, we are doubling down on our commitment to maintaining transparent, straightforward, and frequent communication with our supervisors. We want to underscore the level of dedication we have to ensuring they are supported in their pivotal role. Let's work together to prioritise safety in our industry, not just this week but always. #NoFallsWeek #EvolveRopeAccess #RopeAccess #WAHSA We're encouraging our network to get involved too, and help us shine a spotlight on height safety. Sign up to show your support and access a host of free resources at https://nofallsweek.org/

🚀 Evolve News! The Evolve Rope Access team recently attended the REAX Training Centre for a series of training sessions to update our high-risk confined space, City & Guilds qualifications. 🔍 Confined Space Hazard Identification & Risk Management: Our training centered on enhancing our ability to identify confined space hazards and manage risks effectively. This skill set is crucial for maintaining safety in challenging environments. 🕳 Confined Space Rescue and Supervision: Our team received specialized instruction in confined space rescue and supervision. This comprehensive training ensures that we are well-prepared to handle emergencies and oversee confined space tasks safely. 📚 Advanced Training Elements : The program included in-depth knowledge of emergency procedures, specialized equipment, and best practices for ensuring team safety. We are now better equipped to tackle the most complex projects. 🌱 Continued Professional Development: At Evolve, we prioritize continuous learning and growth. This training keeps us aligned with the latest industry standards and enhances our professional development. Thank you to the REAX Training Centre for providing such thorough and engaging training! At Evolve Rope Access, we are committed to upholding the highest safety standards and providing an exceptional service. If you need expert confined space rescue and supervision services, don't hesitate to contact us. We're here to ensure your project is executed safely and efficiently. 🖥 - www.evolveropeaccess.co.uk 📲 - enquire@evolveropeaccess.co.uk #EvolveRopeAccess #ConfinedSpaceTraining #ProfessionalDevelopment #SafetyFirst #CityAndGuilds #REAXTrainingCentre

With several interesting projects in the pipeline we're checking and allocating resources to ensure that we put: ✅ Competent people ✅ With a workable plan ✅ In the right place ✅ At the right time ✅ With sufficient, suitable equipment We know that too often in our industry, planning seems to run out of steam when it comes to provision of equipment to prevent dropped objects. Tales of companies providing polyprop, shoelaces, or nothing at all, for tethering tools might seem unlikely given the high potential for harm............. we've seen all three. 💡 We take the pressure to solve this safety critical aspect of the work we do, off our teams, by providing tool tethering and storage solutions from Never Let Go. Our intent and expectations for dropped object prevention are crystal clear. ⛔ All our work-fronts are Zero Drop Zones. The potential outcomes for people struck by falling objects are well highlighted by this Dropped Object Calculator from Never Let Go. A lot of the objects and tools that we use in the course of our work, if dropped from a height of 10m or more would have the potential to cause major injury or fatality. Evolve Rope Access don't take that chance. www.evolveropeaccess.co.uk #zerodrops #tooltethering #workingatheight

We are proud to announce that we have been awarded Constructionline Gold Accreditation! Constructionline has been established for over 20 years, providing clients access to fully validated, high quality suppliers in the construction industry. Holding Constructionline Gold Accreditation demonstrates that as a company, Evolve’s procedures and policies meet the highest industry standards. What is Constructionline Gold Accreditation? ✅ Validation of Evolve’s compliance with the Common Assessment Standard supported by Build UK and the Civil Engineering Association. Assessing our credentials for environmental management, quality management, equal opportunities, modern slavery act adherence, and anti-bribery and corruption policies. ✅ PAS 91 - a prequalification questionnaire developed by the British Standards Institute for common standards for construction procurement. ✅ SSIP - The Safety Schemes in Procurement certification demonstrates adherence to the required occupational Health and Safety standards. Giving clients peace of mind that Evolve looks after the welfare of their workforce, and follows all best practice measures for health and safety. ---------------------------------- “Constructionline accreditation isn‘t just a certificate, it reflects Evolve‘s ongoing commitment to demonstrating that safety, efficiency, and quality can coexist." Dan Hegarty - Rope Access Manager To learn more about Evolve Rope Access, and our mission to demonstrate that we take safety, efficiency, and quality seriously, visit: www.evolveropeaccess.co.uk

📢 Happy Friday! - ✅ With another week done, we are heading into the weekend. - Several interesting site visits, works in the pipeline, we are very much looking forward to a little down time. - When we pick back up on Monday, we’ll continue providing cost effective, efficient, and safe working at height solutions for our clients. 💻 www.evolveropeaccess.co.uk 📧 enquire@evolveropeaccess.co.uk

While we look forward to dry days, what does wet weather mean for rope access operations? Here are some of the things we focus on: 👫 Clothing - A layered approach, avoiding cotton, topped off with a waterproof hard shell layer. Extending comfortable working time. 🌧 Slips, trips, and falls - Drawing attention to the potential for slippery surfaces, and the need for extra care. ⛈ Lightning - We're always checking the weather forecast, but when the potential for lightning exists we use lightning tracking tech as well. 🌦 Transitions - The action of climbing over parapets, handrails, and other obstructions as we move from 'safe areas', to 'on-the-ropes'. Increased potential for slips means we focus on assisting each other to ensure transitions are smooth and safe. 🌧 Reduced friction - Wet ropes means reduced friction between descenders and ropes. This can make for jerkier, less controlled movements if not addressed. 🌧 Workfront stability - Additional support for the technician at the wet pointy end, could be a colleague close at hand, could be additional rope rigging or equipment to create the necessary stability. We'd love to hear about what additional controls you implement when it rains....

Happy Birthday to Evolve's Rope Access Manager Dan Hegarty