Legislation and standards
Co-worker Rescue at Height
About The Course
Level : 2 days
Certificate of Completion
This two-day course for groups of 6-10 learners is designed to teach students to safely rescue a colleague who has fallen and is hanging helplessly in their fall protection system.
On this course you will learn simple techniques using industry-standard equipment, to enable you to safely free a colleague from this dangerous situation.
Training takes place at our specialist training facility@Unit 21, or can be delivered onsite if facilities allow.
Core Topics
The training covers the following areas:
Rescuer safety and survival
General hazards
Medical considerations
Risk assessment when doing a partner rescue at height
Personal and team equipment
Basic rescue procedures
Setting anchor systems for rescue
Placing rope protection
Connecting a casualty on a line using a telescopic pole
Lifting a casualty using a pre-installed device
Lowering a casualty
Individual pick-off using a pre-installed device
Suspension trauma procedures
Course Certification
Students will be assessed by continuous practical assessment. Upon successful completion of the course, SA Safety Limited will issue a certificate of attendance. Students will need to re-qualify within three years.
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