Fall Arrest and Basic Rescue

OBJECTIVES

This training program equips you with the essential skills to prevent falls and conduct effective rescue operations from heights. It is designed for individuals who will serve as Fall Arrest Technicians and supervisors for small work teams. By combining theory with hands-on practice, this course ensures you meet or exceed government safety regulations while mastering key rescue techniques.

By the end of this training, participant should be able to:

Understand Your Role:
Comprehend the full scope of responsibilities as a Fall Arrest Technician, including safe operation and supervision within small teams.
Master Fall Arrest Techniques:
Learn the fundamental practices of fall arrest, ensuring you can safely prevent and manage falls from heights.
Develop Basic Rescue Skills:
Acquire the skills needed for basic rescue operations, focused on lowering a casualty from a height using an established point of safety.
Supervise Safely:
Gain the capabilities to lead and oversee a single or small work team during fall arrest operations where lowering rescues are feasible.
Adhere to Safety Regulations:
Ensure your knowledge and skills comply with current government regulations and industry standards for working at heights.
Engage in a Blended Learning Experience:
Benefit from a mix of lectures, group discussions, film presentations, equipment demonstrations, and performance-based exercises to reinforce practical skills.

OUTLINES

■ Government Regulations
■ Standard Setting Agencies
■ Hazards of Elevated Work
■ Fall Protection Systems and Hierarchy of Controls
■ Selection of Anchor Points
■ Types of Body Support
■ Means of Connecting
■ Harness Selection and Fitting
■ Calculating Fall Distances
■ Care, Maintenance and Inspection