Roof Worker Rescue

Course Code: ZGT19 Categories Accreditations, Course Categories, Courses, Working at Height, 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

Aimed at those working at height, this course focuses on workmate rescue and escape training from a rooftop typically found in the workplace. Those attending are taught to assess the situation, and consider all the available options before attempting a rescue. The techniques taught on this course are designed to be simple, user friendly and easy to remember while not putting the rescuer at risk. Training focuses on lowering and hauling techniques but do not cover abseil rescues. This course will also equip those attending with the necessary skills required to evacuate personnel from a high structure, platform or equipment during an emergency.

Who is the course for?

This training is aimed towards personnel who is responsible for using personal fall protection equipment that may leave him/her or their colleagues in suspension requiring rescue

Contents Covered

■ Introduction and course overview
■ General requirements for rescue
■ Emergency procedures
■ Dealing with suspension trauma
■ Introduction to the rescue equipment
■ Equipment inspection and care
■ Rescues
■ Raise
■ Lower
■ Evacuation (if applicable)
■ Avoiding obstructions
■ Use of Tag Lines
■ Casualty management

Requirements

Persons attending this course must be medically fit and should have had the required training to allow them to work at height in the environment the rescue equipment is to be used

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