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Rescue procedures & emergency planning

Prepare your team. Plan for the unexpected.

Ideal for work at height technicians and supervisors, health and safety managers, rescue team members, venue, site, and facility managers, anyone responsible for emergency response planning in height-related environments. Candidates must have completed basic working at height training.

Rescue procedures & emergency planning

Our rescue procedures and emergency planning course provides the knowledge and practical skills needed to manage rescue situations involving workers suspended or incapacitated at height. Designed for those responsible for safety on site, this course ensures your team is equipped to respond quickly, safely, and in full compliance with legislation.

What you will learn:

Theoretical learning

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Legal duties and regulations relating to rescue at height
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Understanding the need for rescue planning
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Rescue plan development for specific sites and tasks
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Key roles and responsibilities in an emergency
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Anchor selection and rescue equipment considerations
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Post-use inspection, suspension intolerance, and casualty care

Practical sessions

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Using pre-packed rescue kits
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Setting up anchors and edge protection
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Raising and lowering casualties safely
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Rescuing from fall arrest lanyards and blocks
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Rescue from vertical ladders
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Equipment checks following a rescue
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Use of stretchers and managing casualty movement

Why choose this course?

Duration

2 Days

Assessment

Practical observation, written exam, and rescue plan scenario

Certification

Valid for 1 year

Entry requirement

Aged 18+

Reasonably fit for physical tasks

Completed working at height training

Taught by

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Neill Shimmen

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