Tower Rescue

Duration

1.0 Days

Course Code

TTTR1

Course Requirements

N/A

Ratio of Trainers to Trainees

1 to 6

 

Introduction

This Tower Rescue training course is designed for individuals working at height on high structures
Wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) and require rescue status in line with 2005 work at height regulations.

Power point discussion of legislation related to working at height, followed by hands on PPE inspection.
Delegates taught and assessed on practical elements of ladder and open structure climbing on a tower and the use  of fall arrest systems on a selection of structure type.

  • Health and safety legislation
  • Risk assessment and method statements
  • Permit to work
  • PPE selection and usage
  • PPE maintenance and inspection
  • PPE termination date
  • Documentation
  • Delegate climbing assessment prior to rescue training
  • Self rescue
  • Pick off rescue
  • Abseil theory
  • Evacuation equipment
  • Conscious  casualty lowering
  • Unconscious casualty pick off
  • HSE view on suspension intolerance
  • Demonstration of Evacuation Theory
  • Delegate practice self and pick off rescue
  • Hoist and lower casualty

Outdoor clothing suitable for the seasonal weather conditions. Climbing PPE will be provided.
If you prefer to use your own PPE please provide valid inspection records.

If you would like to take the course of a date not shown please get in touch to organise a training day to suit your company.

Please contact us on 01524 736510 or email us on info@xitraining.co.uk.