Author: Ben Drayton

Steeplejacks built the tallest structures in Britain a ladder at a time. What the trade involved, why rope access replaced most of it and which method fits today.

Building a Healthier Industry: How Think Access Group Is Tackling Mental Health in Construction The construction industry builds the world around us bridges, buildings, infrastructure, homes. But behind the hard hats and high-vis jackets, there is a quiet crisis that rarely makes it onto the safety agenda: mental health. In the UK, construction workers are…

At Think Access Ltd, we’re proud to announce the successful upskilling of our rope access workforce. Following a dedicated programme of training and assessment, we now have a team of seven NVQ-qualified Rope Access Steel Erectors. They are available and ready to support your next project. This latest milestone reflects our ongoing investment in people, safety, and…

What is IRATA International ? IRATA International is the foremost global authority on industrial rope access, setting the worldwide standard for safe working at height since its founding over 30 years ago. It has pioneered the development and implementation of effective, safe, and environmentally friendly solutions for the work-at-height industry. Today, IRATA boasts a large…

You may have noticed #Think Access have been recruiting a lot recently, flooding Linkedin with “We’re Higher-ing” posts. As the #Think Access Group grows, so does our demand for talent in the rope access industry.  With sites in the UK as far down as Southampton right up to Grangemouth way up in Scotland, we’re looking for IRATA technicians right across the…

Ever fancied a job with plenty of exciting challenges and an office with an amazing view? Then becoming a rope access specialist could be the right career for you. Rope access in the UK is becoming the go-to specialism for maintenance, inspection, cleaning and much more. And it’s a great way to grab some awesome…

Winter is coming. But that doesn’t mean you should be on the lookout for White Walkers. Instead, it’s time to start preparing your commercial buildings for whatever British weather can throw at them. And that’s where rope access comes in. Winter weather might be challenging, but our specialist teams make rope access in the UK a fantastic way to…

Have you ever stood in awe watching someone dangling from a rope on the side of one of the world’s tallest buildings? Then you’ve seen rope access in action. Incredible as it seems, it’s actually one of the safest ways to work at height. It is also a fantastic way to tackle a range of tasks.  Let’s…