Working at height presents a multitude of hazards that require specialised equipment and training. R3 Safety and Rescue delivers a range of working at height training courses to equip industry professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and effectively manage these challenges and comply with regulatory standards.
Below is an overview of the working at height training courses R3 Safety and Rescue provide, to help you choose the best training for your organisation and requirements.
1. Safe Working at Height (SWAH)
Provides insight into the dangers present when working at height, covers current legislation and teaches foundation skills required to work at height safely.
The Safe Working at Height course covers essential information and practical skills to ensure work at height is done safely and in compliance with the Work at Height Regulations.
Core content includes:
- Safe systems of work for working at height
- Working at height personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Work restraint techniques
- Climbing with fall arrest lanyards and work positioning techniques
This course is accredited by Rescue 3 Europe.
2. Co-Worker Rescue at Height (CWRH)
Covers the fundamental knowledge and skills for working safely at height and introduces techniques for rescuing a colleague who has become incapacitated and is suspended from their fall protection system.
This course covers all of the essential skills and knowledge included in the Safe Working at Height course. It expands upon this to provide the ability to rescue a suspended co-worker using industry-standard equipment.
Key additional topics covered include:
- Connecting a casualty on a rope using a telescopic pole
- Use of pre-rigged single rope emergency rescue packs
- Individual pick-off rescues
This course is accredited by Rescue 3 Europe.
3. Tower Crane Rescue (TCR)
Focuses on safe work systems and relevant legislation for workers to be capable of rescuing co-workers from a tower crane.
This training looks at tower crane rescues specifically using the IKAR Controlled Descent Device. The course also demonstrates the importance of a rescue plan and its effective execution.
Key training areas include:
- Importance of site safety, including risk assessment, method statements and rescue plans
- Personal safety when working at height and performing a rescue
- Incident management, site control and communication
- Anchors: selection, use and considerations
- Use of an emergency harness, including fitting to the casualty
- Perform a rescue using a pre-set-up rescue system (lifting and lowering of a casualty)
This course is purposefully designed for workers who need to rescue a co-worker from a tower crane.
This course is certified by R3 Safety and Rescue.
Part of a rope rescue team?
For members of emergency rope rescue teams R3 Safety and Rescue deliver a host of team-based rope rescue training courses. These courses equip team members with the relevant knowledge, skills and experience to perform rescues as part of their team:
- Safe Working at Height for HART: developed specifically for Hazardous Area Response Teams undertaking work at height
- Rope Rescue Operator: provides essential rope knowledge and skills necessary to function safely and efficiently as part of a Rope Rescue Operator team
- Rope Rescue Technician: empowers technicians to operate in challenging environments using a broad spectrum of rope rescue techniques
- Rope Rescue Specialist: teaches advanced techniques for navigating complex rescue scenarios
At R3 Safety and Rescue, our working at height courses offer practical, hands-on experience which fully prepares you for the scenarios you may face. To learn more about how we can support your organisation’s training needs, contact us today.
