Emergency Rescue & Recovery of casualties from confined spaces using BA

Course Code: ZGT127 Categories Accreditations, Confined Space, Course Categories, Courses, First Aid, Health and Safety, Zero Gravity Safety

During your course we will provide;

A course manual, handouts and pen
Refreshments throughout the day
Any equipment required to complete the course
A microwave, fridge and toaster will be provided for delegate use if the course is held at a Zero Gravity Safety Location

Course Overview

This course specifically concentrates on the advanced rescue skills required to provide on-site cover for those working in confined spaces (of any type). It assumes previous qualification in entry and BA, and covers searching, advanced winching and hauling systems, operations in zero visibility, incident management and immediate-response risk assessment

Who is the course for?

Persons who are required to provide professional on-site rescue cover for confined space operations, including evacuation of casualties using stretchers, searching and rigging of hauling systems.

Contents Covered

■ Introduction and course overview

■ Summary of the Regulations

■ Dangerous atmospheres and COSHH

■ Review of vertical access & traverse techniques

■ Rescue incident management

■ Immediate-response risk assessment

■ Advanced emergency procedures & searches

■ Rigging of rescue hauling systems

■ Use of rescue stretchers

■ Practical exercises using FULL BA / zero visibility

Requirements

Candidates should be physically fit and medically capable of using positive pressure breathing apparatus and currently hold a valid qualification in Confined Space Safe Entry and Escape including the use of full BA (High Risk or equivalent

PPE Required

Can all delegates provide their own safety footwear (Steel toe cap boots), and comfortable working clothing. Gloves are mandatory during practical’s please ensure they are brought with you

ID & Photos

Please ensure you bring a form of ID to verify identity (required by some Awarding Organisations)
A photograph may be required to be taken on the day for ID card issuing purposes
We may also take general photographs for social media purposes etc… If you do not wish to be included in any, please inform your instructor

Allergies

If attending a full day course at our centre, please ensure you contact the office on 01925 21 21 44 7 days prior to attending and let us know if you have any specific food requirements such as allergies