Working at Height Rescue
Line Rescue and Work At Height
This course is designed for all personnel who work at height and those Emergency Response Teams who may be required to rescue a person from a height with the aid of ropes, harnesses and other associated equipment. The course provides participants with the knowledge and practical skills, which will allow them to perform a rescue from height in a safe and competent manner.
Enquire about the Working At Height Rescue Course
Dublin Office: +353 1 517 5270
Cork Office: +353 21 497 8100
Upcoming Courses
This course is available exclusively to private groups.This allows courses to be targeted specifically towards your own companies requirements. To arrange a date for your company to host this course please call 1850 315 415 or fill in the form below and one of our Training team will be in touch.
Duration: 2 Days
Participants: Up to 10 participants
Accreditation: Full certification of attendance is provided on completion of this course
Course Objectives
To provide participants with the knowledge and practical skills, which will allow them to perform a rescue from height in a safe and competent manner.
- Know the Risks / Hazards associated with emergency incidents
- Understand emergency procedures for incident commanders
- Take command and control of an emergency incident
- Understand the role of; Management / ERT Team Leaders / ERT Members / Liaison with Emergency Services
Course Contents
- Legal Overview
- Course Safety Codes
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Team Equipment and Safety Issues
- Knots and Lines
- Anchors and Belays (Theory & Practical)
- Anchor Systems & Double Anchor Points
- Working Safely in a Harness
- Harness Suspension Stress
- Working from Height
- Basic Lowering Techniques
- Single Person Rescue
- Practical Exercises