Who’s the course for? For Site Supervisor, Operatives and Person in Charge for activity for Safe Rescue at Height according to statutory regulation and recommendations.

Aims and Course Elements:

To provide basic knowledge and understanding of rescue at height covering the regulation, general procedures for rescue, the importance of planning and types of rescue equipment used.

Course Content:

• Working at Height of Incidents
• Recue at Height Regulations and Guidelines
• General Consideration for Rescue at Height Operation
• Effective Casualty Recovery and Suspension Trauma
• Types of Rescue
• Rescue Equipment and Inspection
• Explanation, Demonstrate & Practice the use of Rescue Equipment (Gotcha Rescue Kit & Mittelmann)

Outcomes

Successful candidate will be able to understand:

• Definition of Working at Height and most common reason of incidents arise during Working at Height operation
• The regulations governing the safe rescue at height operation the guidelines to be adopted
• The importance of providing specific rescue plan and methods of developing rescue plan in most situations
• General procedure for casualty recovery and aware of the hazards of orthostatic intolerance and suspension trauma when using fall arrest systems
• Determine the correct option and types of rescue when dealing with an emergency for safe recovery and selecting the right type of rescue equipment
• Ensure the rescue equipment inspected and maintained according to manufacturer’s recommendations for immediate and effective response