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FALL PROTECTION - BASIC RESCUE

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Overview

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This course is designed to introduce the learner to the basic concepts, hazards, hazard control processes and safe work procedures associated with rescuing a worker who is hanging in their harness after a fall from height.

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This course is designed to introduce the learner to the basic concepts, hazards, hazard control processes and safe work procedures associated with rescuing a worker who is hanging in their harness after a fall from height.
At the end of this course the end-user should be familiar with the basic concepts, hazards, hazard control processes and safe work procedures associated with rescuing a worker who has fallen from height.
End-users should not assume this material alone constitutes complete training. It is expected that a workplace will apply this information as they create their own company specific Fall Rescue program as part of their company’s larger Health & Safety Management System.
Due to the different policies and procedures and equipment utilized on different work sites certain statements in this program may not apply.

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Course Contents

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The objective of this course is to allow the participant to understand the concepts, procedures and tools that are necessary for working at heights. 

 

This course follows the guidelines and standards referenced in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut Safety Act and Regulations, Canadian Standards Association, and the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS), ANSI, and OSHA.

 

Topics covered in this course include:

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  • Medical Consideration

  • Equipment for Rope based Rescue

  • Psychological Aspects of Rescue

  • Rescue Considerations

  • Post Rescue

 

This training course is intended to supplement employer training programs. Students should not assume this material alone constitutes complete training.

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Course Duration

In-Class Training – Full Day

Online Theory – 3.5 hours (approximately)

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Course Completion

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The quizzes at the end of each chapter are intended and designed to strengthen your understanding of course contents. A passing mark of 80% is required and you have two retries of each quiz to achieve this.

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Upon successful completion of this course, a unique digital certificate, valid for three years, will be available to download and print.

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