Fall Protection Basic Rescue Course

This course includes both classroom and practical components to provide both the knowledge and practical skills required to safely rescue a co-worker. The processes taught utilize a simple standardized rescue system, effective and efficient for fall protection rescue.

Any workplace that utilizes fall protection systems must ensure they have a means to quickly rescue a worker that is suspended from their harness, we can provide both the equipment and training to accomplish this. 

If you need assistance with your rescue plan or you are not sure what rescue equipment you need at your work site, let us provide you with assistance developing your rescue plan and providing you with your own affordable rescue equipment. 

We will ensure you have the correct equipment, training and procedures to meet OHS requirements.

Who Should Attend?

Workers who are readily available to execute a prompt retrieval of a suspended worker.  Fall arrest systems are not complete without a rescue plan, as specified by OHS legislation. 

Relying on off-site rescue is often not in the best interests of the worker; being suspended in a harness can quickly have negative health effects. For more information on suspension trauma and the importance of this system and training select suspension trauma.

Prerequisite: 

It is highly recommended that students have their Fall Protection training prior to taking this course

Course Content:

• Awareness of applicable Legislation

• Medical Considerations (Physiology of Suspension)

• Basic Rope Rescue Principles

• Rescue Equipment Use and Care

• Psychology of Rescue

• Rescue Planning

• Executing a Basic Rescue

• Post-Rescue Procedures

• Optional Self-Rescue from Height

• Practical Training Included