High Angle Rescue
This program provides participants with the skills and knowledge to serve as competent rescue persons in elevated locations, and provides sound advice and flexible solutions to workers, supervisors, and management in planning work at heights. The course is divided into theoretical and practical sections.
The theoretical portion covers such topics as: the technology of high angle rescue; equipment; rescue techniques; knots and anchoring; evacuation/pick-off and vertical lowering; hauling systems; and belaying and rappelling.
The practical section gives students the opportunity to use their theoretical knowledge in actual high angle environments under the supervision of the trainer. The final section allows participants to practice their skills through various, challenging scenarios and have their skills evaluated by the instructor.
The objectives and outcomes for this course are:
- Identification of hazards associated with elevated areas
- Pre-planning for work from elevated areas
- Emergency rescue pre-planning
- Proper selection and inspection of safety and rescue equipment
- Team-rescue participation
- Effective communication in emergency situations
- High angle rescue procedures
Prerequisite: Current HSE worker fall protection training within the previous year
Duration: 16 hours
Participation: Maximum 18
Certification: HSE certificate