Objective:
To be able to introduce a safe system of work into a rescue situation. To become competent in basic rope access skills to gain access to rescue sites. Become competent in the use of stretcher movement in confined areas and casualty management when using rope systems. To understand legal requirements and emergency procedures within a specialist rescue unit.
Course content:
The Working at Height Regulations 2005
Safe Systems of Work
Methods of Fall Protection
Existing Safe Working platforms
Anchor identification and selection
Movement on rope systems (ascending / descending, passing knots, rope to rope transfer, passing deviations, fixed and mobile aid climbing)
Fall arrest methods and understanding of suspension intolerance
Problem solving for rope systems on the incident ground
Casualty management and movement using stretchers and 'C' Spine' immobilisation
Risk assessing, identifying hazards and planning the work task
Rescue from a confined space environment
Inspection care and maintenance
Skill base:
Fitting and adjustment of harness.
Fitting and use of twin lanyards.
Understanding practically the use of the energy absorbing lanyards.
Fitting and use of work positioning equipment.
Correct use of PPE anchors and anchor systems including belay loading limits.
Use of work restraint systems to gain access to exposed edges.
Pulley systems and mechanical advantage systems.
Friction factors.
Tensioned rope systems and horizontal movement of stretchers.
Stretcher attendants and connections.
Control of the incident scene and equipment management.