Rescue from Tower Cranes

Rescue from Tower Cranes

 

Location:

Client’s Tower Crane

 

Programme Duration:

1 Day

 

Programme Aim:

To teach workers the skills necessary to carry out the rescue of an injured/fallen worker from a Tower Crane

 

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this course, participants will:

• Understand the importance of a swift rescue response in the event of an accident on a Crane.
• Be able to demonstrate the ability to use a D Rope rescue kit, to lower a casualty to the ground, to rescue a casualty from a ladder, and carry out a rescue of a worker suspended on a lanyard.
• Understand the dangers of harness-induced suspension trauma.
• Understand the importance of casualty handling and management during the rescue phase and in the post-rescue period.
• The participant will also understand the need for regular practice of the skills learnt.

 

Training Method:

Theory session followed by clear demonstrations by the instructor of skills in a practical environment, followed by practical exercises for participants.

 

Participant Profile:

Individuals whose work will require them to climb on Tower Cranes, or to respond to an incident on a crane.

 

Participant Numbers:

The maximum number of trainees will be 6 per session

 

Pre-Course requirements:

Participants must hold a current Safe Pass.

 

Assessment method:

Instructor question and answer sessions throughout the training programme. Observation of correct safe practices. End-of-course question paper.

 

Certification:

Pat O Brien Safety Certification, valid for 2 years

 

Training facilities:

Tower Crane

 

Instructor requirements:

Instructor to hold the current Miller by Honeywell Rope access and fall protection trainer certificate.

 

Equipment requirements:

Each participant must have their own:

• Full Body Harness
• Helmet

 

For class training, the instructor will provide:

• Rescue Kit
• Safety Signage
• First Aid kit
• Training Dummy

 

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