IRATA International
Non-profit OrganizationsEngland, United Kingdom501-1000 Employees
IRATA International is a nonprofit organization based in London, England, and serves as the sole global trade association for the industrial rope access sector. It governs a rope access system that enables work at height using ropes and related equipment to access and depart the site, with the aim of maintaining a safe system of work. A core objective is to plan, manage, and carry out work in a way that minimizes accidents and environmental impact, with a continuously evolving regime of procedures that member companies must follow. IRATA operates within the nonprofit sector and coordinates a global network of member organizations, establishing safety and practice standards for rope access. In 2025, it launched the Rope Access Safety Supervisor Scheme, reflecting ongoing enhancements to safety supervision across the industry.