HS07: 1 Day Rescue & Recovery from Height Course - OC

Purpose of the course: 

This 1 day course classroom and practical based course is designed to provide 7 hours of classroom and practical instruction with assessment so that delegates understand the requirement for a robust Emergency & Rescue Plan commensurate with the location and level of risk of the working at height activity in accordance with the Work at Height Regulations 2005 and BS 8454 Advisory Committee for Work at Height Training.

On completion of the course, delegates will be able to understand the need for an effective and robust Emergency and Rescue Plan when carrying out any work at height and confidently recover a suspended person from height to a place of safety where professional assistance can be administered.

What will be covered on the course:

Theory

• The requirement for an Emergency & Rescue Plan
• First aid requirements & suspension syncope
• Anchor points
• Types of rescue
• Rescue kits and maintenance requirements
• Multiple-choice test paper

Practical

• Self-rescue from a place at height
• Over the edge assisted rescue from height (with obstacles)
• Over the edge assisted rescue from height using reach pole
• Rescue from a hooped fixed access ladder
• Practical assessment

Theory
The requirement for an Emergency & Rescue Plan
First aid requirements & suspension syncope
Anchor points
Types of rescue
Rescue kits and maintenance requirements
Multiple-choice test paper

Practical
Self-rescue from a place at height
Over the edge assisted rescue from height (with obstacles)
Over the edge assisted rescue from height using reach pole
Rescue from a hooped fixed access ladder
Practical assessment

Morsafe Limited advocates the use of Controlled Descent Device Rescue Kit (IKAR) as they are quick and relatively easy to set up and use. Importantly it does not put the rescuer at any additional risk in most rescue situations. Training can be delivered on client’s specific rescue equipment on request.

Delegates must hold current climber certification or take this course in conjunction with a relevant climbing course.

Annual refresher training is recommended by the MATs Safety Group and the Advisory Committee for WaH Training.

Delegates must have a good command of the English language.
Delegates will require confirmation of medical fitness or complete self-certification.
Delegates will require footwear and clothing to suit the course and weather conditions.
General PPE will be provided.
Climbing equipment will be provided.