Rope Access is the art of reaching difficult to access locations to provide a variety of services by using rope techniques for more efficient and effective working methods. 

Organizations like IRATA (International Rope Access Technician Association) and SPRAT (Society of Professional Rope Access Technicians) have continued to develop the safest working methods by working with equipment manufactures and OSHA.

Rope Access Technicians are not only trained to work safely at heights, but are also trained in self rescue as well as rescuing other workers on rope.