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Karl RabyFounder of High Q and specialist in training for working at heights
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Content:
- Early Life and Commercial Diving
- Transition to Rope Access
- Establishment of High Q
- Professional Achievements
- Involvement with IRATA
- As IRATA Chairman
- Collaboration with SpetsBalcon
Early Life and Commercial Diving
Karl Raebe began his career in the late 1980s as a commercial marine diver. He worked on oil rigs in the North Sea and the Middle East.
Transition to Rope Access
In 1994, Raebe transitioned to rope access, working as an inspector for Vertigo.
Establishment of High Q
In 1999, Raebe founded High Q, a company specializing in rope access work and training.
Professional Achievements
In Australia, High Q was involved in pioneering rope access projects for companies such as Petroleum and Esso Australia.
Involvement with IRATA
Raebe became an expert consultant for IRATA in 1999 and an auditor in 2003. From 2004 to 2011, he served on IRATA's executive body, including three years as its chairman.
As IRATA Chairman
As IRATA's chairman, Raebe established regional committees, implemented systems for appointing experts and auditors, and ensured the availability of IRATA's technical manual in multiple languages.
Collaboration with SpetsBalcon
High Q collaborates with SpetsBalcon, a Russian company that specializes in balcony glazing. Their experienced climbers provide expert services such as replacing cold glazing with warm glazing at any height.