1. Rope Access operations
Equipment supply and inspection
Consultancy instruction and
training course
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2. From way back the Cairn has been known as a beacon for travellers in inhospitable terrain. Upon
seeing the Cairn, many a lost traveller would sigh a breath of relief. The Cairn symbolizes safety
and security.
The Cairn thus also represents the core values of Height Specialists. In all our work, safety and
You can rest assured: Height Specialists is your beacon when it comes to solving problems and
performing work in hard to reach places.
Height Specialists
Dynamoweg 26-28
2627 CH Delft
The Netherlands
Tel : +31 (15) 2565662
Fax : +31 (15) 3807957
info@heightspecialists.nl
www.heightspecialists.nl
Are you interested? We will be more than happy to advise on your personal situation and
provide a tailormade solution.

3. INDUSTRIAL
Your partner at work at height
Welcome! Your advantage with Rope
Welcome to Height Specialists Industrial, your Access
partner for work at height or locations that are
hard to access. We can reach high and/or poorly accessible
locations quickly and safely
Height Specialists has been active since 1995, Your business operations and
supporting and performing industrial work at environment will experience far less
height using Rope Access. With the help of rope obstruction in comparison to the use of
other access methods; in many cases
business processed will even be allowed to
locations or locations at height to perform their continue as usual
The working location is prepared in the
morning and vacated in the evening,
Height Specialists works according to the greatly reducing the risk of unlawful entry
guidelines of the Industrial Rope Access Trade In most cases Rope Access is the more
Association, the recognized international standard economic alternative to other access
for industrial rope access. methods for working at heights
Rope Access is an ecologically sound and
sustainable working method
Rope Access is by far the safest method for
working at heights
Height Specialists offers you a wide array of solutions. We can perform almost all assembly,
painting, maintenance, repair and/or inspection work for you in a broad range of locations.
We employ an extensive and professionally trained workforce that can also take on larger-scale
operations for you.
In case you would want to have your own staff perform the work, we also provide training courses
on the use of personal protection equipment, fall arrest and work positioning equipment and rope
access courses. These courses can be provide at your location, or you can make use of our training
facilities.
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4. Definition of Rope Access
Industrial climbing or Rope Access is the professional use of rope techniques and specific materials
to reach difficult working locations. Rope Access is a good alternative for –or complement to-
conventional access systems like scaffolding, suspension bridge installations and tower wagons.
Rope Access techniques and materials have been specifically developed for operations in the
manufacturing industry, construction and similar areas of application. These techniques have
advanced considerably over the last 20 years and conform to occupational health and safety
standards and international guidelines for working at height.
Our view on Rope Access
To us a clearly organized approach of a job is key to all safe working
systems, including work at height. This can be summed up in several
key points.
Before starting out on a job, a risk analysis is made to
identify and prevent potential hazards
equipment
training and instruction courses regarding tools required,
access materials and protection materials. These courses
follow international standards and are regularly audited by
the governing bodies
All materials are logged and inspected systematically
according to the relevant quality management systems
Each project is assigned its own supervisor to guarantee the
safety and quality of the operations
Each completed project is followed by a detailed evaluation with
the purpose of developing and improving operations even further.
Are you interested? We will be more than happy to advise on your personal situation and
provide a tailormade solution.

5. INDUSTRIAL
Application of Rope Access
the nature of the job requires working and positioning by means of ropes. Examples are:
High-rise buildings
Bridges
Shafts
Masts and towers
Atriums
Monuments
Factory Buildings
Off-shore oil rigs
Wind turbines
Our services
Consultancy and advice
Materials
Inspections
Training courses
Performing jobs, including:
Maintenance
Cleaning
Assembly and mounting
Paintwork
Electricity
Inspection
Non-destructive testing (NDT)
Re-tightening
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6. Materials, consultancy and inspection
Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
Height Specialists possesses the expertise to advise and support you when it comes to working at height.
in personal protection equipment that perfectly match your working situation. And we can do so at very
competitive prices.
work/activities at height.
Employers are legally responsible for using/providing proper materials. So just contact Height Specialists
to make sure that your personal protection equipment match the jobs and competencies in the best way
possible.
Consultancy and inspection
As a training centre, operational IRATA-member and supplier we
can provide you with all possible information and advice regarding
work at height. The quality and condition of personal protection
equipment is matter of life and death.
Therefore they cannot be used until materials conform to
unambiguous quality requirements and are regularly inspected. For
example, according to European Norm EN365, fall protection must
be inspected by an expert at least once a year. Our experts will be
glad to advise you on a quality management system and/or assist in
Height Specialist can also assist you in preparing the compulsory
Risk Inventory and Evaluation (RIE). This is an obligation under the
ARBO, VCA and ISO occupational health and safety regulations and
standards. We will prepare an action plan and will advise you on
the working procedures to be adopted, the materials to be used
and the training courses required. Height Specialsts knows exactly
what the requirements are for you to comply with when working at
height.
Are you interested? We will be more than happy to advise on your personal situation and
provide a tailormade solution.

7. INDUSTRIAL
Working at height is a specialism. The hazards involved just cannot be underestimated. Rope Access is a
safe method for working at height as long as proper instruction and training is give, the applicable
Safety-conscious behaviour is of prime interest when using personal protection devices. This is another area
in which Height Specialists can support you. Apart from supplying the required materials and advice
regarding safety plans and procedures we can also train your people in the correct use of these materials
and their proper functioning on the worksite.
Our consultants have many years of experience and know-how concerning work at height and the various
safety aspects implied by ARBO, VCA and ISO-standards.
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8. Height Specialists Shop
Height Specialists supplies from stock all materials
required for industrial climbing and work at height by
These include harnesses, ropes, helmets, descenders
and ascenders, lifelines and clothing. Just order our
catalogue, or simply contact us if you have any
questions about what we can offer you.
Your advantage at the Height Specialists Shop
You will be advised by and purchase from an IRATA operational member company and
training centre
You can always be in touch with the latest developments and user experiences
You will receive competitive prices and terms of delivery
You can get a combination of advice, purchase, training and inspectio
Just browse our online shop at heightspecialists.nl
Are you interested? We will be more than happy to advise on your personal situation and
provide a tailormade solution.

9. INDUSTRIAL
Instruction and training courses
Height Specialists provides a wide range of training courses. If required, these can be combined with
advisory sessions, required personal protection equipment, maintenance packages, follow-up sessions and
rescue materials. Our starting point is to offer a training course that matches the practice of your working
environment.
Apart from having gone through many training courses and instructions themselves, the instructors of Height
respond to all questions course participants may have, and give practical examples of situations in which
techniques may be applied. This enables participants to acquire knowledge and skills in line with their own
practical situation.
As training classes never exceed 8 participants, quality, personal attention and the best possible training
results are guaranteed.
Training courses and sessions can be arranged in our own training centre, but also held in other locations
desired by you.
We offer training at all IRATA levels:
Trainee Technician (level 1)
Operative Technician (level 2)
Supervisor Technician (level 3)
We also offer practical training courses:
Working at height
(for management too)
Personal fall protection
Rescue operations
In-company operations
Theatre crew operations
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10. Training facilities
Height Specialists has its own training centre containing all
Large practice room
Theory classroom
Outside training locations with an altitude of
50 metres
IRATA and safety
organisation is to promote a safe working system both nationally (UK) and internationally. IRATA aims to
management systems, training and the materials to be used. The strictness of the demands and
procedures translate into extremely low accident and incident levels among IRATA members, setting
benchmarks for the industry.
Because of the safe working methods implied, IRATA is the internationally accepted standard for working
at height.
to these IRATA standards. Within the scope of rope access work, we have the largest number of
through regular audits if its member companies conform to the IRATA guideline to guarantee quality,
safety, training and logged work experience.
Are you interested? We will be more than happy to advise on your personal situation and
provide a tailormade solution.

11. INDUSTRIAL
Your very best partner for Rope Access jobs, materials, advice, inspection
and training and instruction courses.
Curious to see what Height Specialists can do for you?
Just contact us to get acquainted, no strings attached.
Height Specialists
Dynamoweg 26-28
2627 CH Delft
The Netherlands
Tel : +31 (15) 2565662
Fax: +31 (15) 3807957
info@heightspecialists.nl
www.heightspecialists.nl
www.heightspecialists.nl

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