Industrial Abseiling vs. Powered Access
(Cherry Picker / Scissor Lift)
| Powered Access (Cherry Picker / Scissor Lift) |
Industrial Rope Access |
| Set up (after dismantling back gate to get in equipment ) |
2 hours |
Set up |
0.5 hours |
| Task Time |
3 hours |
Task Time |
3 hours |
| Dismantle and clear site |
2 hours |
Dismantle and clear site |
0.5 hours |
| Total |
7 hours |
Total |
4 hours |
 The Task was to replace a section of guttering on the private residency. The client had looked into all forms of access until he found Industrial Abseil, with it’s dedicated team of techniques. The task was completed on a Sunday afternoon as this was the most convenient time for the client.
It was the first time that they had used rope access, and they were overwhelmed with the speed and accessibility of the technique.
Scaffolding vs. Industrial Abseiling
| Scaffolding |
Industrial Rope Access |
| Erection |
24 hours |
Set up |
1 hours |
| Task Time |
8 hours |
Task Time |
8 hours |
| Dismantle and clear site |
24 hours |
Dismantle and clear site |
1 hours |
| Total |
56 hours |
Total |
10 hours |
 The task was to remove pigeon waste and the old bird proofing and install new bird spikes and new bird proof netting.
The client had used scaffolding and powered access (like cherry pickers) before but this was the first time that they had used rope access engineers. The client was so pleased with the savings and the service that rope access gave him that he now favours rope access over scaffolding and has come back time after time for further works to be carried out.
FAQ about rope access over scaffolding
Do you need a permit for Scaffolding?
It is an offence to erect scaffolding on the highway (footway or carriageway) without obtaining a scaffolding permit in advance from the Council. There are specific rules and regulations applicable to the placing of items upon the highway, all of which are designed to ensure both public and user safety. There is an administration fee for the issue of these permits.
Do you need a permit for Rope Access (Abseiling)?
No permit is needed for height access by ropes. Due to the fact unlike scaffolding all high level rope access equipment can be taken away when not in use or after a days work. NO PERMIT NO FEE
Setting up time for Scaffolding?
Where it is envisaged that obstruction of the highway may occur, additional application may be required for implementation of a temporary road closure. Such applications should be made a minimum of 6 weeks prior to commencement of the works. All costs associated with such closures are required to be paid by the applicant. And only after the applications for scaffolding have been accepted may the slow costly job of erecting unsightly high level scaffolding begin.
Setting up time for Rope Access (Abseiling)?
There is no need to plan for weeks ahead and fill in endless application forms for rope access unlike scaffolding. Rope access (abseiling) is flexible and can be set up on the day of use and then put away when not in use. |