OPAT Painting & Building Maintenance was established in 1949 with company founder David Opat. David developed the OPAT business over the next seventy years to become one of Australia’s most respected painting companies, establishing the motto, "Quality you can trust". In 2014 David retired and is now succeeded by the next generation of management committed to continuing the operations of the company with the quality and integrity David established.
OPAT has a Rope Access Division whose team consists of Trade and TRAC & IRATA qualified Rope Access Technicians. OPAT's Rope Access Team have undergone rigorous training in 2018 and introduced, for the first time in Queensland The Roper System.
The Roper System® is an Australian designed and engineered, internationally patented height safety system. It is a simple, multipurpose, shock absorbing system controlled from either end, to raise or lower at any time with an integrated 30 second rescue plan, greatly reducing costs and associated risks. By using one system for every scenario users will be safer & more familiar with its operation. A higher level of competency can be maintained, reducing risk of an accident caused by misuse.

The Roper System enhances the culture of safety culture, making it possible now to ‘walk the talk’. Working at Heights, Fall Restraint & Rescue Recovery
Same kit, every scenario. Controlling the risk. The safety secret is all about. Rigging and Roping. A working at heights. "Multi-Tool". 30 second rescue plan greatly reducing costs and associated risks. By using one system for every scenario users will be safer & more familiar with its operation. A higher level of competency can be maintained, reducing risk of an accident caused by misuse.
Simple design = minimal training
Time & Cost effective
Through life service policy
Australian Standards & CE Compliant

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