Rockfall mitigation.

Our Expertise.

RAS (Rope Access Solutions) specialises in rockfall protection. With a proven track record in delivering innovative solutions at scale, we mitigate the risks associated with rockfall hazards efficiently and effectively while minimising disruption. Our team operates under IRATA guidelines using rope access techniques and cutting-edge plant & technology to ensure the safety and stability of infrastructure in even the most demanding environments.

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Our approach.

1. Site Assessment and Analysis

  • Agree access and manage vegetation to facilitate inspection of the asset.

  • Conduct Geotechnical Risk Assessments to identify rockfall hazards and evaluate risks.

  • Employ advanced techniques such as LiDAR drone surveys and 3D digital clones for precise hazard-mapping, rockfall analysis and impact assessment.

2. Project Planning and Execution

  • Develop detailed project plans focussed on minimising the amount of time the asset is unprotected, wherever hazards have been identified.

  • Develop efficient, effective and buildable solutions with our design partners.

  • Manage permits and liaise with governing bodies to ensure compliance with regulatory and environmental standards.

3. Implementation and Safety

  • Implement solutions with rigorous safety protocols to protect teams and environments.

  • Allocate innovative plant to mechanise and expedite delivery, as well as minimise disruption.

  • Maintain strict quality control for durable and effective mitigation measures.

4. Monitoring and Maintenance

  • Conduct post-installation monitoring to assess and adjust mitigation measures.

  • Offer customised maintenance programmes for ongoing protection and system longevity.

FAQs

  • o Through our design partners, we conduct thorough site assessments to map potential hazards and assess their impact on infrastructure and safety.  Depending on project requirements and access restrictions, this can involve anything from visual and tactile inspections using rope access through to LiDAR drone surveys and 3D digital mapping.

  • o We offer all geotechnical services from vegetation clearance and large tree removal, through drainage installation and remediation, to rock-bolting, dowelling, slope netting and catch-fence or catch-bund solutions. Our design partners work with us to produce cost-effective, pragmatic and robust solutions to all geotechnical challenges, minimising waste and maximising client satisfaction.

  • o We implement rigorous safety protocols and procedures in accordance with HSE Guidelines, Working At Height regulations, IRATA Code of Practice, CIRIA C775 guidance for rock netting systems and FISA guidance for vegetation management, adhering to guidance and regulation from various governing bodies in different sectors to ensure the protection of our team, clients, and the environment throughout every project phase. All our staff are trained by industry-leading certificating bodies, including IRATA, City & Guilds, CITB, and Sentinel.

  • o Yes, we are experienced in delivering geotechnical works in a variety of locations throughout the UK, from central London urban environments to the remote highlands of Scotland. Our positive and proactive approach to challenges has resulted in RAS successfully deliver projects, on budget, that others had deemed too challenging.