IRATA International has, for over 20 years, delivered safe working at height by means of its high-grade training and excellent work record. It now has member companies in every continent and, within the UK, works on many of the great iconic buildings including the London Eye, Big Ben, the Eden Project, Old Trafford and the Forth Rail Bridge as well as every town centre and industrial complex. Its Annual Work and Safety Analysis – four million hours worked in 2009 – verifies its outstanding safety and its ability to deliver the ‘minimal environmental footprint’ is prized by its many clients.

All members have a unique membership number and all IRATA rope access technicians carry a card showing their qualification grade and expiry date.