IRATA Knots
These are the basic knots that you will be required know and tie in order to attain the IRATA Level 1 Rope Access Qualification
IRATA Training Videos - Basic Knots & Rope Access Gear
How To Tie A Of Figure 8 Knot
The most widely used knot in rope access, used on cow’s tail lanyards and the anchor lines.
How To Tie A Of Figure 9 Knot
This knot has an extra turn than the 8 which means it needs more rope to tie and is bulkier. Often used at the anchors.
How To Tie A Stopper Knot
Tied in a similar way to a barrel knot and used close to the tails of the anchor lines to prevent a technician descending off the end of the ropes.
How To Tie An Alpine Butterfly Knot
The ideal knot in mid-line situations for isolating a damaged section of rope or creating a loop to tie into and loading the rope in 3 directions.
How To Tie A Bunnies Ears Knot
A figure 8 with two eyes for load sharing between separate attachments. Often used at the eyebolt anchors.
How To Tie A Barrel Knot
A short knot that holds a carabiner in place. Often used at the end of cow’s tails, it becomes tight when loaded and can be very difficult to release.
How To Tie A Re-threaded Figure of 8 Knot
This video explains how to re-thread the eye of a figure 8 into the harness attachment point.
Rope Access Gear
Harnesses, Carabiners and Cow's Tails
This video explains the different types of Harnesses, Carabiners and Cow’s Tails.
Ascenders, Backups & Descenders
This video explains the different types of Ascenders, Backups & Descenders.