Rescue from Height Training
When a colleague is suspended in a fall arrest system or collapsed on a protected platform, the ability to respond quickly and correctly is critical. This course gives experienced climbers the practical skills to rescue a co-worker from height using a range of rescue kits. Approved by LEEA, it is available for a range of rescue kit types - please specify preference at time of booking. On successful completion, delegates receive a certificate of competency.
• PPE inspection and fitting
How to carry out pre-use checks and correctly fit working at height PPE and the sealed rescue kit before use, including checking that all components are present and the kit has not been previously deployed.
• Rescue kit contents
The components of the rescue kit, what each is used for and how the system functions as a complete rescue solution for both lifting and lowering scenarios.
• Anchor point selection
How to identify and assess suitable anchor points for a rescue operation, including the load requirements of a two-person system and the additional considerations when working under time pressure.
• Casualty lifting
How to use the rescue kit to lift a suspended casualty correctly, including rigging the system, managing the load and maintaining control throughout the lift.
• Casualty lowering
How to lower a casualty safely using the rescue kit, including setting up the controlled descent, managing the rate of descent and safely transferring the casualty to the ground or a place of safety.
• Casualty care
How to manage a casualty following rescue, including initial assessment, positioning and the precautions required while awaiting handover to emergency services.
• Suspension syncope
How suspension syncope develops, why speed of recovery is critical, the signs to look for in a suspended casualty and the immediate actions required following rescue to reduce the risk of serious harm.
• Assessment
Theory test and observed practical assessment in simulated rescue scenarios, evaluated by the course instructor.
Course combining classroom instruction with practical rescue exercises using a range of rescue kits. Scenarios include casualties suspended by fall arrest systems and casualties collapsed within protected platforms. Delegates practise casualty lifting, lowering and care under instructor supervision.
Experienced climbers and site personnel familiar with fall arrest systems, including engineers, facilities management staff and rescue team members.
Delegates must hold a valid working at height certificate. Delegates must provide proof of certification prior to attendance. A LEEA certificate is available on request for an additional registration fee of £5 — please select this option at time of booking.