Richard Spence

Richard Spence is an experienced Rope Access Technical Authority with a robust background in rope access safety and training. Currently, Richard oversees the compliance of the rope access program for MISTRAS Group, Inc. across Canada and the USA, and serves as an IRATA Auditor and Chair of the North American Regional Advisory Committee. Richard has held various roles since 2010, including Level 3 Rope Access Technical Authority at RAC Group, where involvement in large construction projects and training development occurred. Richard's experience includes supervising rope access operations in challenging environments and conducting IRATA and SPRAT training courses. Richard's educational foundation in Outdoor Leadership, earned at the University of Central Lancashire, reinforces a commitment to safety and effective leadership in the field.