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INSPECTION NOTICE issued by CMC/Harken on CLUTCH
INSPECTION NOTICE issued by CMC/Harken on CLUTCH

CMC and Harken are issuing a Product Inspection Notice for CLUTCH units manufactured November 19, 2024 through April 10, 2025... 11 mm and 13 mm CLUTCH units (Product Numbers: 335011-01 & 335013-01) with serial numbers 2024 324 - 001 through 2025 100 - 999. Continue Reading

Date posted05/1/2025


Keeping Your Course Running Smoothly Practical Tips for Managers Series Part 1: In-House Inspections
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Keeping Your Course Running Smoothly Practical Tips for Managers Series Part 1: In-House Inspections

Practical Tips for Managers Series. Part 1: In-House Inspections Continue Reading

Date posted04/17/2025


Government Relations Work Group is Back!
Government Relations Work Group is Back!

Do you have interest or experience in government relations and the regulatory process? Have you ever thought that ACCT International could do more to monitor, address, and proactively respond to issues and events that directly impact the Challenge Course, Aerial Adventure Park, and Zip Line... Continue Reading

Date posted04/17/2025


The Rapid Link - ACCT Internationals revamped newsletter
The Rapid Link - ACCT Internationals revamped newsletter

Welcome to ACCT International's revamped newsletter - The Rapid Link! After talking to the community, we decided to take that feedback and make some changes - moving forward The Rapid Link will be sent as a monthly update instead of biweekly. The goal will be to provide a snapshot of updates from... Continue Reading

Postedby Brittany Humphrey
Date posted04/17/2025


OSHA Updates PPE Standards - What It Means for the Aerial Adventure Industry
OSHA Updates PPE Standards - What It Means for the Aerial Adventure Industry

Article written by: Technical Information, Research, and Education (TIRE) Committee OSHA has updated its Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) standard for the construction industry (1926.95(c)), now explicitly requiring that all PPE must fit properly. This change, effective January 13, 2025,... Continue Reading

Date posted04/16/2025


KANOPEO Notice (CAREBINER 2 - 2025 V6 or later & SAFEROLLER PPE TROLLEY TYP 3 2025 V3.5 or later)
KANOPEO Notice (CAREBINER 2 - 2025 V6 or later & SAFEROLLER PPE TROLLEY TYP 3 2025 V3.5 or later)

From KANOPEO: At KANOPEO, safety is our number one priority. Since 06.03.2019, KANOPEO has been ISO 9001:2015 certified. This certification has allowed us to improve our development, production, control, information and monitoring processes. These technical bulletins allow you to easily access... Continue Reading

Date posted03/26/2025


ICE Applications are NOW OPEN
ICE Applications are NOW OPEN

Applications are NOW Open for our Spring/Summer Virtual Testing Event! Here’s everything you need to know to get started: Applications are now open as of March 3rd, 2025, but don’t delay—applications are due by May 2nd, 2025. After that, late fees of $150 kick in from May 3rd to... Continue Reading

Postedby Heather Brooks
Date posted03/6/2025


IMPORTANT VOLUNTARY RECALL SWAN EASYFIT STEEL and STAINLESS HARNESS
IMPORTANT VOLUNTARY RECALL SWAN EASYFIT STEEL and STAINLESS HARNESS

Petzl is voluntarily recalling the SWAN EASYFIT STEEL harnesses and SWAN EASYFIT STAINLESS harnesses due to a defect in the FAST LT buckle that could lead to a fatal fall. Please immediately stop using the harnesses affected by this recall. Continue Reading

Date posted03/4/2025


RECALL OF NEWTON, NEWTON FAST, AND NEWTON EASYFIT HARNESSES - EUROPEAN VERSIONS
RECALL OF NEWTON, NEWTON FAST, AND NEWTON EASYFIT HARNESSES - EUROPEAN VERSIONS

Recall of certain batches of the European Version of NEWTON harnesses manufactured in 2022, NEWTON FAST and NEWTON EASYFIT due to a nonconforming batch of FAST LT buckles that could lead to a fatal fall. Immediately stop using the harnesses affected by this recall. Continue Reading

Date posted03/4/2025


Exciting Updates to Operation Accreditation Training Requirements
Exciting Updates to Operation Accreditation Training Requirements

For the past four years, Operation Accreditation has required that all training be conducted and documented by a Qualified Course Professional (QCP) Trainer/Tester. While this contributes to quality training, it has also presented challenges for many operations ✅ The required hours for QCP... Continue Reading

Postedby Heather Brooks
Date posted02/20/2025


ACCT Newsletter 2025-01-02
ACCT Newsletter 2025-01-02

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Date posted01/2/2025


Vendor Auditor Training
Vendor Auditor Training

We are still accepting applications for Vendor Auditors! This new role merges the previous Administrative Reviewer (Staff) and Technical Reviewer (Peer Volunteer Reviewer) positions, incorporating more administrative support from the ACCT Staff and Applicant Liaisons. About the Vendor Auditor... Continue Reading

Postedby Heather Brooks
Date posted01/2/2025