HS07: 1 Day Rescue & Recovery from Height Course - Open Course

This 1 day classroom and practical based course is designed to provide 7 hours of classroom and practical instruction with assessment so that delegates understand the requirement for a robust Emergency & Rescue Plan commensurate with the location and level of risk of the working at height activity in accordance with the Work at Height Regulations 2005 and BS 8454 Advisory Committee for Work at Height Training.

On completion of the course, delegates will be able to understand the need for an effective and robust Emergency and Rescue Plan when carrying out any work at height and confidently recover a suspended person from height to a place of safety where professional assistance can be administered.

Theory
The requirement for an Emergency & Rescue Plan
First aid requirements & suspension syncope
Anchor points
Types of rescue
Rescue kits and maintenance requirements
Multiple-choice test paper

Practical
Self-rescue from a place at height
Over the edge assisted rescue from height (with obstacles)
Over the edge assisted rescue from height using reach pole
Rescue from a hooped fixed access ladder
Practical assessment

One day (09:00-17:00)

6 delegates maximum per course

Morsafe Limited E-certificate (valid for 1 year)

Delegates must have a good command of the English language

Delegates must hold current climber certification or take this course in conjunction with a relevant climbing course

Delegates will require confirmation of medical fitness or complete a self-certification statement 

Delegates will require footwear and clothing to suit the course and weather conditions

Morsafe will provided climbing and rescue equipment (Controlled Descent Device Rescue Kits) or training can be delivered on Client’s specific rescue equipment on request

Annual refresher training is recommended