Harness Rescue Training Courses for candidates based in Grimsby, Colchester, Yorkshire, Humberside and Lincolnshire, UK
| Course Introduction: This course covers the use of evacuation equipment in accordance with HSE guidance, especially with respect to the use of descent devices and controlling the rate of descent. Includes selections of anchor points, awareness of possible hazards, methods of operations, taught via a range of practical exercises. This course also covers all aspects of suspension trauma, including methods of minimising the effect on the casualty and how to handle the casualty when they have been recovered to a safe place. |  |
Any person working at height that may need to evacuate or rescue another person.
Course Content:
Knowledge:
Rescue planning.
Communications.
Suspension trauma.
Casualty Handling.
Pulleys and mechanical advantages.
Suitability of anchorages.
Choosing a safe rescue path.
Types of different rescue devices.
Practical skills:
Lowering a casualty.
Self evacuation.
Rescue of person using descent methods.
Handling casualty before during and after rescue
Course Duration:
1 day
Maximum Candidates Per Course:
6
