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Covid-19 Response and Information At 5th Point our top priority is ensuring the health and wellbeing of our customers, employees and the community. We pride ourselves in our commitment to the [...]

Welcome back to another wee blog! In the past we’ve delved a little bit deeper into the realm of IRATA – explaining how the association is structured, and a few details on the level [...]

With the growth of IRATA globally, it’s no surprise that the industrial rope access industry in New Zealand is following suit. We’re going to delve a little deeper into the world of IRATA in this [...]

5th Point will be closed over Christmas and New Years! We will be back in the office on the 9th of January 2017. From the whole team at 5th Point, we wish you and your loved ones a safe and happy [...]

If rope access Technicians do not use rope access methods for a period of more than six months, they are required to undergo refresher training. The training should be appropriate for each [...]

5th Point are excited to announce that the Safe Tec EN-Forcer is now available for pre-order! The EN-Forcer is all stainless (except positioning cord), with a stronger body with anti squeeze side [...]

What a crazy month! We have three of our instructors in Doha, Qatar for two IRATA training courses running back to back. The team then fly back to both Australia and New Zealand for more courses. [...]

Did you know that the IRATA International Code of Practice (ICOP) is updated regularly by IRATA International? You can keep up to date with publications through the IRATA website, plus you can [...]

Following feedback received, the sections of the Training, Assessment and Certification Scheme listed below have been updated: 4.4: Training programmes; 4.7: Reassessment; 4.9: Validity of [...]

Did you know that you can keep in touch with industry news on your Facebook feed? IRATA International now have an official Facebook Page – www.facebook.com/IRATA.Official It’s a great [...]