Course Overview
Learn how to plan and carry out a rescue of someone who has fallen or is suspended while working at height. This course gives learners the practical skills and confidence to respond safely and effectively in a real emergency.
The Rescue from Heights course at ERGT Australia is a 1-day course designed to provide learners with the knowledge and practical skills to safely perform rescue operations at height in high-risk work environments. This course equips learners the ability to respond confidently in emergency situations involving elevated work areas, ensuring the safety of themselves, colleagues, and personnel in need of rescue.
Rescue operations at height are critical in industries such as Oil and Gas, Mining, Construction, and Maritime, where time-sensitive responses can prevent serious injuries or fatalities. The course focuses on practical techniques, hazard identification, and safe use of equipment. There are no formal training prerequisites, but it is recommends learners have prior skills or knowledge in RIIWHS204E Work Safely at Heights or equivalent. Learners must be physically capable of performing rescues in elevated, challenging environments.
Key details
Learning Objectives
- By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Understanding of the function, ratings and equipment checks for equipment used for rescue from height using preset systems
- Understanding of key terminology associated with rescue from height equipment
- Understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of knot associated with rescue from heights activities
- Identify the appropriate stretcher for given rescue scenarios
- Recall basic principles for use of stretchers in rescue scenarios
- Principles of spinal board use
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