What is DRT?
DRT stands for Double Rope Technique. Its core is a "two‑rope safety system":
  • One working rope supports your weight, allowing you to ascend, descend, and perform tasks.

  • A second independent safety rope is equipped with a backup fall arrest device. Under normal conditions, it carries no load — but if the working rope fails, the safety rope immediately takes over, preventing a fall.

This design minimizes risk and is widely recognized as one of the safest rope access systems in industrial high‑altitude operations.

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What is IRATA?
IRATA was established in the late 1980s specifically to develop and promote DRT for industrial environments. It has transformed DRT into a complete, rigorous standard system, including:

  • Training programs

  • Level 1, 2, and 3 technician certifications

  • Operational procedures and rescue protocols

  • Company audits and safety records

In essence, IRATA is the standard setter that standardizes, formalizes, and globalizes DRT.

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Why Does IRATA Certification Matter?
In high‑risk industrial scenarios — such as offshore oil platforms, wind turbine blade maintenance, bridge inspections, and large‑scale building construction — holding IRATA certification is almost mandatory to work legally.

That’s because IRATA requires not only the ability to use DRT, but also:

  • Proven safety records

  • Regular reassessments

  • Verified professional competence

By training for and passing IRATA level certification, professionals systematically master DRT and obtain an internationally recognized "passport" for industrial high‑altitude work.

The Bottom Line:

  • DRT is the technical method.

  • IRATA is the authoritative organization that turns this method into a global industrial standard.

About Hailiya Group:
Hailiya Group is a century‑old Chinese enterprise specializing in high‑performance ropes, safety equipment, and technical training for high‑altitude operations. With a commitment to safety and innovation, Hailiya supports professionals working in wind power, construction, rescue, and offshore industries — both domestically and globally.

Contact Information:
Qingdao Haili Group Co.,Ltd

Qingdao Huakai Ocean Science and Technology Co.,Ltd

www.huakai-rope.com

info@huakai-rope.com