Pre-start checklists

GPS-stamped, on-site compliance. Run your team through the checks — and have the record to prove it.

Why GPS matters

A pre-start checklist signed at the office is worth little if the hazards exist on-site. RopeLogix stamps every submitted pre-start with the GPS co-ordinates of the device at the moment of submission.

At audit time, this proves the check happened at the work site — not the day before in a warm office. Inspectors ask; now you have the answer.

The 8 default IRATA questions

Every pre-start checklist includes 8 standard questions aligned to IRATA ICOP requirements. Your admin can add organisation-specific questions on top of these — the 8 defaults cannot be removed.

  1. 1Is the SWMS current, site-specific, and signed by all crew?
  2. 2Have all personnel confirmed they are medically fit for rope access work today?
  3. 3Has the exclusion zone been established and is it maintained?
  4. 4Is all PPE present, in-date, and inspected this morning?
  5. 5Has an emergency rescue plan been briefed to the crew?
  6. 6Are anchor points inspected and certified for today's load?
  7. 7Has weather been assessed — wind speed, lightning risk, surface conditions?
  8. 8Does every technician on the ropes hold a current IRATA card at or above the required level?

Running a pre-start

  1. 1.The supervisor (or designated team leader) opens RopeLogix and taps New pre-start.
  2. 2.Select the job or site. If it's not in the list, type the site name.
  3. 3.Work through each question with the crew assembled. Answer Yes, No, or N/A — and add a note if anything needs flagging.
  4. 4.Pass the device around for each crew member to sign. They draw their signature or tap their name.
  5. 5.Tap Submit. The GPS stamp is applied at this moment. The record is locked.
Any No answers stop the job. If a crew member marks a question No, the pre-start cannot be submitted until the issue is resolved — or a supervisor overrides with a documented reason. This is deliberate. The record of that override is preserved.

Custom questions (admins)

Admins can add organisation-specific questions under Settings → Checklists → Manage questions. These appear after the 8 default questions on every pre-start for your organisation.

Common additions: "Has the confined-space entry permit been issued?" or "Is the weather observation log current for this site?" Add what your risk profile requires.

Finding past pre-starts

Go to Records → Pre-starts. Filter by site, date range, or crew member. Each record shows the GPS co-ordinates, all answers, and the full signature list. Tap any entry to view or download the PDF.

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