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Vertical rope access workers are currently working on seismic retrofitting projects of aging Southern
California dams.

Vertical Rope Access Trade Organizations

PRAT (Society of Professional Rope Access Technicians) is a US-based trade organization offer-
Sing training, certifications, industry guidelines, and networking. SPRAT has been instrumental in
raising awareness and setting safety standards for rope access work in North America. Their publi-
cations, Rope Access Work and Certification Requirements for Rope Access Work, set groundbreaking
standards for the rope access industry. For more information on SPRAT, visit their website at www
.sprat.org.
IRATA (International Rope Access Trade Association) is a global organization, based in the UK,
offering training, certifications, career and job information, and safety standards for the rope access
industry. Their website is www.irata.org.

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