You Can’t Beat the Response Time of a Rope Access Maintenance Team

There are plenty of reasons your plant may require immediate, unplanned maintenance. From natural disasters that threaten the structural integrity of your industrial chimney to a collapsed stack to debris removal and more, any emergency situation that needs to be remedied quickly should be handled by a professional rope access crew. The mobility of rope access methods, the ease & speed of setup, and the ability to work at height with very little equipment requirements mean your facility can be back up and running as quickly as possible, saving time and money compared to other means of access like scaffolding.

Speed

When an emergency shut down has happened, speed & accessibility are critical to ensuring repairs are completed quickly and accurately. An unplanned outage can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars or more in lost production time and can leave the safety of employees and factory workers at risk. Because rope access requires minimal set-up time, very little equipment, and a small crew, it should be considered the first & primary option for emergency repairs.

Plus, unlike certain mobile platforms, rope access does not require a flat area beneath the work site in which to erect scaffolding so there is often no need to get time-consuming permits, allowing work to begin safely, legally and quickly.

Cost

Besides speed of access, reduced cost and repair cost-savings are a huge reason to choose rope access methods for dealing with emergency maintenance. Technicians are able to apply these specialized, speedy techniques in a wide variety of environments, whether it is in a confined space or at the top of a massive concrete structure. Heavy machinery like cranes, helicopters, etc. are quite costly and may not be able to allow proper access to areas of vulnerability. Rope access systems, on the other hand, are installed and dismantled quickly and require fewer personnel than other traditional access methods which limits not only disruption to facility operations, but minimizes downtime, and can saves thousands of dollars on repairs. Fewer personnel, faster completion, less equipment, and minimal downtime mean lower costs.

We often discuss the benefits of utilizing rope access for regular maintenance & inspection plans, but no other means of access is able to beat the response time of a rope access maintenance team. When your facility requires specialized service that would not be possible to reach with other conventional access methods, it’s time to call in the pros. Domed roofs, breaching ducts, the inside of industrial chimneys & smokestacks, and deteriorating or vulnerable structures will all require attention at some time or another. Rope access techniques are the perfect option for servicing these types of structures quickly & efficiently. If you’d like to learn more about our emergency maintenance and rope access capabilities, call us today at 877-277-7173 | (770) 370-7055.