About
Rope access and rescue
services delivered safely in complex locations
Cleanaway’s Industrial Services (Contract Resources) provides specialist rope rescue and access services for high-risk industrial environments where safe entry, emergency readiness and technical capability are critical. Our multi-skilled rescue personnel support shutdowns, maintenance, confined space entry and hazardous operations across onshore and offshore facilities. With a strong focus on safety, readiness and rapid response, we provide the assurance customers need when working at height, in confined spaces or within inert or toxic atmospheres.
These capabilities form part of Cleanaway’s integrated Industrial Services offering, strengthened through our integration with Contract Resources.
Confined space and high-risk environments
Supporting rescue and access requirements in confined spaces, inert atmospheres, oxygen-deficient environments, tanks, vessels, towers and elevated structures.
Industrial and energy sector assets
Delivering rope rescue coverage for refineries, energy facilities, chemical plants, offshore platforms, processing sites and major shutdown projects.
Service
Who we work with
Industrial and energy facilities
Providing rope rescue and access standby for refineries, chemical plants, LNG trains and high-risk industrial sites.
Shutdowns, maintenance and project teams
Supporting confined space entry, elevated work and hazardous environments during outages and capital works.
Construction and infrastructure operators
Delivering rope access and rescue support on bridges, tanks, towers and difficult-access structures.
Offshore and remote site operators
Providing rescue personnel, breathing-air systems and standby capabilities for offshore platforms and remote industrial locations.
Process
Our rope rescue process
We complete detailed rescue planning, hazard identification and safe access mapping before any entry or maintenance activity begins.
Our trained rescue technicians provide onsite standby support, rope access, and emergency response coverage across elevated, confined and hazardous areas.
We manage confined space entry (CSE) systems, breathing-air setups, access controls, rescue equipment and real-time monitoring throughout the activity.
If required, our teams execute rapid, controlled rescues and provide full reporting, procedural documentation and incident insights.
Details
Technologies and specialist capability
IRATA-certified rope access technicians
Highly skilled rope access personnel who deliver safe, controlled access and rescue capabilities at height and in restricted environments.
Confined Space Entry (CSE) rescue and management
Comprehensive CSE oversight including standby rescue, atmospheric monitoring, access control and documentation.
Breathing air trailers and safety vehicles
Fully equipped rescue vehicles and breathing air support units for inert, toxic or oxygen-deficient environments.
Rescue standby for onshore and offshore projects
Capability to support complex industrial, resources and offshore environments with trained, multi-skilled emergency response teams.
Details
Outcomes for your operation
Cleanaway’s rope rescue and access services provide a critical layer of protection across high-risk industrial operations. Our teams ensure that every work scope involving working at heights, vessel entry or restricted-access environments is supported by competent rescue personnel, robust planning and fully equipped response systems.
By integrating IRATA-certified rope access technicians with confined space rescue specialists, we deliver a seamless service that improves safety, reduces operational risk and maintains compliance with industry regulations across shutdowns, maintenance and project execution.
Whether your operation requires short-term rescue standby or full lifecycle support during major shutdowns, our rescue teams operate with precision, discipline and a strong focus on incident prevention. Our services help customers maintain safe work environments, protect their people and ensure that operations continue without disruption across Australia’s most challenging industrial and energy sector sites.
Output
What happens to waste
Where rescue support is provided during cleaning, maintenance or entry into tanks, vessels or hazardous areas, any recovered waste — liquids, sludges or contaminated residues — is managed through Cleanaway’s licensed transport and processing network. Materials are transferred to the appropriate treatment facilities, ensuring safe disposal, resource recovery where feasible, and full compliance with environmental and safety regulations.
Our promise
Why choose Cleanaway
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A one-stop solution
We offer an expansive range of services, custom waste solutions and expert support to meet the waste management and resource recovery needs of Australian businesses, councils and industries of any size.
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Optimised waste management solutions
Our team of resource recovery professionals work closely with you to find the best waste management solution for your business, helping you achieve cost savings while meeting your sustainability goals.
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Market-leading infrastructure
Our EPA-licensed, state-of-the-art facilities enable safe, efficient waste processing and resource recovery at scale.
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Making a sustainable future possible together
We’re leading the way in sustainable waste management and resource recovery, helping Australia to transition to a circular economy and investing in lasting solutions for the benefit of all Australians – now and into the future.