Escape from Heights

Recommended for:
• Workers at height responsible for self or team rescue
• Safety Professionals
• Anyone who is responsible for the response and rescue of others in technical industrial environments.

Topics Include:
• Basic Safety Practices
• Basic Rigging Principles
• Belaying and Repelling Techniques
• Self-Rescue Techniques
• Use of Simple Mechanical Advantage Systems

Course Objectives:
Students will learn the rescue system specific to their work site environment. An audit of the studentsÕ skills and comprehension of the rescue scenario specific to their work place

Course Description
The rescue training is in accordance with occupational health and safety regulations. Training also highlights ANSI/CSA and NFPA recommendations. Using these regulations as guidelines students are trained in the selection, correct use, and incorrect use of rescue and escape systems for confined space and elevated platforms. This course includes classroom and field instruction.

• No prerequisite required.
• Length: 8 hours
• 1 instructor per 10 students