Rescue 3 Co-worker Rescue at Heights

Overview

Falls from height are one of the most frequent causes of worker deaths. The Safe Work at Height course provides the skills and knowledge required by those whose work exposes them to the risk of a fall. The course covers techniques to both avoid the risk of falls and, where this is not possible, to minimise their consequence. The course introduces the basic personal protective equipment required when working at height and foundation skills such as anchor selection, work restraint and use of fall arrest systems. The Safe Working at Heights element is followed by the Co-Worker Rescue at Height element. Everyone who works at height may be faced with a colleague who has fallen and is hanging helplessly in their fall protection system. The Co-Worker Rescue at Height (CWRH) course teaches participants to deal with that situation. Using simple techniques and industry standard equipment, you will learn how you can free a colleague from a dangerous situation after they have dropped into their fall arrest system.

The Objectives

The rapid release of this trapped person must be your highest priority, to prevent further injury. In accordance with the law on working conditions and the consequent duty of care, an employer is required to prepare employees for this possible scenario. Generally, with a few simple tools, this problem can easy be solved.

• Day 1: Safe Working at Heights course will cover:
  • Foundation knowledge
  • Use of work restraint
  • Anchors
  • Emergency descending (if used by agency)
• Day 2: Co Worker Rescue at Height which will cover the following:
  • Foundation knowledge
  • Emergency descending (if used by agency)
  • Individual pick-offs
  • Knots and anchors

Experience Required

You must be capable of independently working safely with fall protection equipment.

Minimum age: 18

How Should I Prepare?

You must be capable of independently working safely with fall protection equipment.