In recent years, Bells has conducted a regular orientation programme on rope access and height safety for clients and industry stakeholders.
Bells is committed to improving the awareness and safety levels in the rope access work sector.
The Irata worldwide membership rose to over 400 companies in 2016 and total employment rose to 13,223 with associated working and training hours reaching 24 million hours. Increase in employment occurred, primarily, in Level 2 and Level 3 technician numbers. In Australia, 38 member companies employ over 1,000 technicians.
Worldwide, in 2015, there were 103 reported events, of which 61 were dangerous occurrences, 41 were injuries, only four of which were reportable, and, sadly, a fatality. The reportable injury rate was 42 per 100,000 workers, a small percentage of latest UK, Eurostat EU28 and USA work injury statistics, maintaining a remarkable safety record.