
Rope suspended platforms are used commonly in various applications, such as maintenance, inspection, surveying etc. These are also used in construction, such as that of industrial plants, buildings, geological slopes, towers, bridges and dams. Inspection and surveying are the commonest applications which need industrial rope access, particularly while handling, welding and cutting materials. These are carried out by rope access professionals who stick to specialized processes. But they have to stick to a number of safety norms. These include: