HSEQ
Neptune’s asset integrity division conducts all operations where rope access services are required in accordance with IRATA (Industrial Rope Access Trade Association) standards. Having achieved IRATA accreditation (number 4002/07), the division is also a registered operator and trainer of rope access techniques.
About IRATA
IRATA was formed in the late 1980's as a result of an initiative by a number of leading companies involved in industrial rope access techniques in order to provide a safe working environment for the industry.
Safety is paramount in the rope access industry and since its formation IRATA and its member companies have worked assiduously to:
- Improve safety in the industry.
- Produce an industry standard set of guidelines and training requirements.
- Provide a comprehensive assessment and registration process for operatives.
IRATA's main activities are to:
- Promote and maintain a high standard of industrial rope access activities in terms of safety and work quality.
- Provide guidance on training and certification of personnel involved in industrial rope access.
- Produce publications and guidance on good working practices, training and other related topics.
- Prepare submissions and provide informed advice to government departments and others on matters concerning health, safety and training.
- Assist working parties charged with commenting on and discussing existing and draft legislation and directives.
- Assist in the provision of appropriate educational training and certification opportunities for personnel employed in industrial rope access.
- Provide a forum for the free and informal exchange of experience and opinion.
Neptune’s Asset Integrity division has accreditations with ABS (American Bureau of Shipping) for enhanced surveys and hull gauging and Lloyds Register for hull thickness surveys and is also NATA accredited to ISO – 17025-2005 and DNV accredited to ISO 9001:2008.
Please click on the links below to view the relevant certificates.
IRATA Operators Certificate
IRATA Trainers Certificate
ABS Hull Gauging Certificate
Lloyds Hull Thickness Measurement Certificate
DNV ISO 9001:2008 Certificate
NATA ISO/IEC 17025 Certificate