How Rope Access Helped Avoid Major Scaffold Costs During a Critical Inspection

MISTRAS Group recently completed a complex rope access inspection on a high-elevation piping system where traditional crane access was unavailable due to ongoing construction activities.

The inspection required technicians to scan the bottom section of piping located nearly 100 feet in the air and spanning approximately 50 feet between supports.

The Challenge:

With crane and man-basket access unavailable, the customer faced two difficult options:

• Delay the inspection

• Build extensive scaffolding

Estimated scaffold costs ranged from $80,000–$100,000, along with additional schedule impacts.

The Rope Access Solution:

Using advanced rope access techniques, the MISTRAS team safely completed the inspection while helping the customer avoid significant costs and delays.

Key safety measures included:

• Detailed pre-task planning

• Complex rescue support onsite

• Ground barricades

• Fully tethered tools

• Strict adherence to safety procedures

Delivering Safety, Savings & Efficiency:

By combining rope access expertise with advanced inspection capabilities, MISTRAS helped the customer:

• Avoid costly scaffold installation

• Complete the inspection safely

• Maintain operational efficiency

• Keep the project on schedule

The project is another example of how MISTRAS delivers practical inspection solutions in challenging environments while helping customers stay a step ahead.

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