Advanced High Access Rescue level 1

Introduction to high access rescue and the requirement for an emergency procedure Legislation, standards and guidelines. Generic and specific hazard identification Site assessments Rescue equipment and systems User inspection, care and maintenance requirements. Knots and anchor point selection Worker - injury assessment, stabilization and handling, techniques. Practical descent using rescue equipment Cableway and tensioning system utilization and application Worker recovery release and lifting techniques Practical worker recovery in a harness, rescue strop and stretcher. Vertical and horizontal recovery techniques Practical single person and team recovery systems