Petzl Access Books and Posters: Technical Resources for Professionals
Work at height, rope access, fall prevention, or rescue: Petzl offers professionals a collection of downloadable technical guides and posters. These practical resources are designed to support teams in the field, review the fundamentals, and share best practices.
Updated October 19, 2026
Technical Resources to Keep on Hand
For professionals working at height, mastering techniques, using equipment correctly, and identifying risks are essential.
To support professionals in their day-to-day work, Petzl offers a range of Access Books, technical guides, and posters. Illustrated and based on real-world situations, these resources provide easy access to essential information and can also be used to help raise awareness among teams.
Explore the available resources and download the ones that best fit your work.
ACCESS BOOK PRO #1: Working on Towers and Antennas
Do you work on electrical towers or telecommunications networks? This Access Book provides numerous examples of techniques suited to these environments.
Accessing the tower, setting up at the work position, and rescue situations: find key techniques for working at height on towers and antennas.
ACCESS BOOK PRO #2: Fall-Arrest Lanyards: Selection and Use
Which lanyard should you choose for a given work situation?
Designed in particular for safety managers and teams using fall-arrest lanyards, this guide explains the different applications and helps you select a solution suited to the work situation.
Two versions are available based on the applicable regulations: European (EUR) or North American (US).
ACCESS BOOK PRO #3: Building Maintenance: Rope Descent Systems
Designed for professionals working in urban environments, particularly rope access technicians working on building façades, this Access Book covers work using rope descent systems.
From fundamental techniques and more advanced maneuvers to rescuing a team member, find key techniques for common situations encountered during building maintenance work.
ACCESS BOOK PRO #4: Working at Height with the ASAP
How can you work hands-free on a roof, tower, or ladder while using a fall-arrest system?
This Access Book covers the equipment, fundamental techniques, and checks to perform when using an ASAP mobile fall arrester, so you can focus on the task at hand.
PRO POSTER #1: On-Site Risk Assessment
Risk assessment is an essential step before beginning any work.
This poster helps teams identify and assess risks when they arrive at the worksite, including checking working conditions and the necessary protective measures before beginning the job.
A practical field resource to support teams in conducting risk assessments.
PRO POSTER #2: Partner Check – Work at Height
Before starting work, checking your partner's equipment can help identify certain errors.
Designed for teams using equipment such as NEWTON harnesses and ABSORBICA fall-arrest lanyards, this poster covers the main points to check during the Partner Check.
Two versions are available based on the applicable standards: European (EUR) or North American (US).
PRO POSTER #3: Clearance & Partner Check
Two illustrated resources for quickly reviewing key points when working on towers, antennas, or wind turbines.
They can be used to help raise team awareness of the Partner Check and fall clearance, two essential considerations when working at height.
PRO POSTER #4: International Standards for Petzl Work-at-Height Products
Which standards apply to the different types of equipment used for work at height?
This new poster brings together the main international standards applicable to Petzl equipment. This visual resource makes it easy to quickly identify the standards associated with each product category.
