Glossary of Terms

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Term	Description
Three Principles of Safety Assurance	In SORAT, strict adherence to rope checks, operational checks, and pre-load testing.
NRT（No rope techniques）	A technique for traversing without using ropes. Ensures safety, speed, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
Pre-Load Testing	One of the Three Principles of Safety Assurance. Verifies anchor strength at every setup.
Operational Check	One of the Three Principles of Safety Assurance. Ensures proper functioning of equipment at every setup.
Anchor Point	A solid and secure fixation point that supports the rope user窶冱 weight.
Self-Tyrolean	The ultimate V-rig system.
Deviation	A technique for adjusting rope positioning over a certain distance when a strong anchor point is unavailable.
Fundamental Principle of Two-Point Safety	In SORAT, the absolute rule of maintaining at least two anchor points for safety.
V-rig	A technique using two ropes, allowing free two-dimensional movement.
Re-belay	A method of transferring load to a newly established anchor point.
Rescue Training	On-rope rescue training, conducted annually in large-scale facilities.
Rope Access	The practice of accessing high and hard-to-reach locations using ropes.
Rope Access Technology	The technical expertise and methods used for rope access.
Rope User	A worker performing rope access operations, also referred to as a climber.
Zail (Zaﾃｯl)	An outdated term for a stretchable climbing rope. Rarely used today.
Semi-Static Rope	A non-stretchable rope used in rope access technology.

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The Rope Access Technical Association