Rope access
Industrial facilities can remain operational while hard‑to‑reach areas are inspected safely and according to plan. Rope access provides controlled access to elevated and confined locations across plants, vessels and offshore installations. Established safety procedures and industry best practices help manage work‑at‑height risks, allowing inspections to be carried out with minimal disruption to operations.
Compliance and safety with rope access
Control Union deploys experienced rope access technicians and supervisors trained in accordance with IRATA or SPRAT standards. IRATA is a widely recognised framework for industrial rope access, ensuring a structured and verified approach to safety.
This standard supports compliance with applicable health and safety regulations (including Arbo requirements), reducing the administrative burden for site teams. Organisations receive documented evidence that work at height is performed in line with recognised standards, without the need to maintain in‑house rope access capabilities.
Control, insight and certainty with rope access
Multi-skilled certified inspectors
Certified inspectors and examiners combine multiple competencies, reducing the number of specialists required per project and helping to optimise mobilisation efforts, particularly offshore.
Consistent inspection quality
Certified experts receive continuous training and recertification, keeping inspection quality consistent across every location and cycle.
Independent assessments
Control Union operates independently from insurers and maintenance providers. Inspection findings are objective and suitable for audits and compliance verification.
Optimised offshore deployment
Multi-disciplinary teams reduce personnel requirements during offshore rotations, supporting efficient crew planning and cost control.
Scalable inspection capacity
Inspection programmes can be scaled to meet changing demand while maintaining consistent quality standards across locations and projects.
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Compliance and safety under control
Rope access supports inspection, compliance and asset integrity through flexible scheduling, digital reporting and broad operational coverage.
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Inspections can be scheduled outside standard operating hours when required
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A digital asset management portal provides access to inspection data, certificates and planning information
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A strong presence across key industrial and port locations, supported by a global network, enables efficient mobilisation
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Control Union drives global trade forward. As an international and independent partner, we support traders, producers, brands, and logistics service providers in managing risk and safeguarding quality at every step of the supply chain.
From raw material to final product, from processes and systems to installations, we provide insight, assurance, and trust in every link of the chain. We do this through inspections and audits, certification and verification, laboratory analyses, and pest management.
Our global network of experts are embedded in international supply chains across dozens of sectors, including agriculture, food & feed, energy & biofuels, forestry, construction & infrastructure, textiles, maritime, and on- and offshore.
Together, we build future-proof supply chains and confidence in global trade!