The selection, inspection, setup and use of harness rescue/evacuation equipment
Course objectives
To enable a delegate to select, setup, inspect and use the following items of rescue/evacuation equipment.
Auto Descender, including reciprocal use for multiple evacuations using Ridgegear Descender RGR9
Vertical Rescue System (remote rescue) using Ridgegear RGR3
Tandem rescue system using Ridgegear RGR4
Lightweight Rescue Ladder
Who will benefit
All those in your organisation involved in planning, carrying out, supervising and managing rescues from height in the work place.
Course entry requirements
Delegates attending this course should have a good level of literacy, be able to carry out a pre-use inspection of a full body harness/lanyard, and to correctly fit/adjust it. They should also be aware of the difference between Fall Arrest and Fall Restraint, and the common hazards associated with the use of Personal Fall Protection Equipment. We would recommend either our Foundation Harness Course, or the IPAF Harness Course as minimum entry qualifications for this course.
Course content
Requirements for rescue (Work at Height Regulations 2005)
Contents of rescue systems
Site considerations (anchor points, drop zones, general observations)
Pre-use inspections & function checks (including practical session)
Setting up of equipment (including practical session)
Using equipment for evacuation and rescue (including practical session)
Number of delegates
The course is designed to accommodate a maximum of 6 candidates
Training methods
Lectures, printed course material, practical demonstrations and hands-on exercises in inspecting, checking, setting up and using evacuation and rescue equipment using our specially built rescue training rig (currently available at our Hornchurch and Leek training centres).
Certification
Successful delegate will receive a KINGFISHER ACCESS/RIDGEGEAR Competency certificate.
PPE requirements
Delegates need to bring their own safety footwear on the day, but suitable harnesses and rescue equipment will be supplied by us for use during the practical elements of the training.
Course duration
This is a full one-day training course (typically 8.30am to 4.30pm).
For the safety of candidates and instructors alike, all candidates must be physically fit and in good health. They should not have problems with eyesight or hearing, heart disease, high blood pressure, epilepsy, giddiness or difficulty with balance, fear of heights or vertigo, mobility problems (hands, arms, feet, legs, hips, knees, back, neck, shoulders etc), alcohol or drug dependence, or psychiatric illness.
Price
£145 + VAT per person (includes registration fee, ID Cards and a quality lunch).
