Working at Height Rescue Training

Any person responsible for rescue planning, or has been identified as a rescuer in the event of fall from height and requires training to ensure competence within the construction industry.

Working at Height Rescue Course Overview

The Working at Height Rescue training course will provide learners with the knowledge and practical experience to enable them to rescue fellow workers who may sustain injuries whilst working at height and are unable to descend naturally, or of whom may be suspended by fall arrest equipment and require rescuing.

The course will train the delegate in the skills and techniques necessary to safely rescue a casualty to ground from a variety of different scenarios such as scaffolding, slip form and other work at height platforms. The course will also ensure employers can implement the legal requirements as stated within the Work at Height Regulations 2005 “Work at height must be carefully planned and that such planning must include a rescue plan including actions to be taken in the event of an emergency”.

Course Content

• Legislation overview

• Hazard identification, collective & personal protection

• Types of accidents and injuries likely to face during a rescue situation

• Rescue planning and general procedures

• Introduction to rescue kit and equipment, including contents of a rescue box

• Rescue equipment set up and rescue procedures for a variety of situations

• Controlled decent using rescue device

• Post rescue recovery

• Brief overview of stretcher work.

Entry Requirements

• Harness and fall restraint aware

• Medially fit, and able

• Able to communicate effectively in the English language

Learner Numbers

• In order to ensure the interaction between the learners and the tutor is spread evenly and effectively, the maximum number of learners allowed on a course is six.