Simple Rescue at Height
Simple Rescue at Height
Previously Fall Protection Basic Rescue.
This course includes both the knowledge, and practical skills required to safely rescue a co-worker.
Any workplace that utilizes fall protection systems must ensure they have a means to quickly rescue a worker that is suspended in their harness. The processes taught utilize a simple standardized rescue system, effective and efficient for fallen worker rescue.
Course Outline
The trainee should understand:
- The basic awareness of Legislation governing rescue practices for working at height.
- Basic awareness of rescue preplanning and challenges rescuers encounter.
- Awareness of rope rescue equipment.
- Safe and practical method for rescuing a co-worker suspended by their fall protection device.
- Provide participants with the opportunity to use the equipment and techniques in a simulation rescue of a suspended worker.
- The trainee will successfully complete an exercise simulating a potential rescue in the participants’ work environment.
Course Details
Length: Blended Theory Online: 2 hours + Practical: 2 hours
Traditional In Class: 3-4 hours
Certificate: Valid for 2 years
Prerequisite: Students must have completed employer-approved Fall Protection training within the last 12 months.
Cost: $195.00
Note: Please note; this is not a High Angle technical rescue course
This course exceeds Alberta OHS Code requirements, Part 7 Emergency Preparedness and Response and Part 9, Fall Protection Plan. Certification is valid for 2 years however annual renewal of training is recommended.