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Undertake Vertical Rescue Unit code PUASAR004A
This is a national recognised course and suitable for persons that would like to gain the necessary skills to be able to rescue people who work at heights. Besides the obvious danger of working at height, height exposes rescuers to hazards they may not normally encounter on the ground.
When successfully completed this course, you will be competent to undertake rescue operations as part of an on site emergency response tem this includes: setting up site emergency response plans, selecting suitable equipment and having the ability of hauling and lowering a person to safety
Course content:
What classifies as "working at height"?
Legislation requirements
Case studies of unsafe work at height
Site specific height work analyzes
Site and rescue planning
Risk assessment and hazard control
Notification of emergency services
Rope rescue techniques
How to select the correct equipment
How to inspect equipment for conditions/safety/ suitability
Hierarchy of controls and fall protection
Fall restrain and arresst systems
Hazard control management
Load specification
Ropes, knots and access equipment
Rappelling and belay techniques
Harness, belts, anchor points, david arms, tripods,
insertions/recovery equipment
Unconscious casualty treatment
Practical exercises performed of vertical rescue situations
Course duration: 3 days (including assessment)
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