pole rescue training

[Pete Mctree]

am trying to get them to at least put together a "rescue kit"

set of spikes,couple of prussiks etc.anybody have anything similar?

 

Presence of a rescue kit onsite is manditory at all times when work at height is being undertaken (as is somebody suitably trained to effect a rescue). Be it a dedicated kit or that of a 2nd climber.

 

The pole rescue scenario has implications on the contents of the kit perhaps? Spikes-for sure, but is a false crotch, suitable for the diameter of the stem now a required? Ropes and friction devices etc for assisted rescues? I could not find any guidance on the content, so some direction would be appreciated

[eastcoaster]

im trying to set up a regular rescue session in work, bosses are not really buying it though......any advice on the wording i should be trying so i can convince them? sorry bout the derail.

 

try, shall we discuss this now or should we wait for an audience of twelve men good and true?

[DriveLink]

Although the pole rescue is proposed in the new CS38, it may be some time before it actually happens - as far as I can see the new assessment schedules wont go live until LANTRA gets the National Occupational Standards agreed and signed off. Who knows when that will be?

 

As it stands at the moment, the pole rescue could be included as the second rescue, but more usually this second rescue is transferring the casualty on to the rescuers line.

 

It's a move that's to be welcomed (making pole rescues mandatory) as it is quite different from the basic rescue in a tree.

[Mesterh]

try, shall we discuss this now or should we wait for an audience of twelve men good and true?

 

I vote you discuss it now

[Rod]

me too

[taffupatree]

thought id let you all know..followed some advice and threatened to get the hse involved if they didnt change there standpoint. hate to be the one who gets labelled the trouble maker etc but imo opinion something had to change.

 

all is well in the end:001_smile:

[Rod]

please tell us all what they said or did?

[taffupatree]

they are going to allow us a day a month to start rescue practices...even given us a tree to do pole rescues on(spruce tucked away in woodland.)asked us to get a list together of equipment too.

 

i dont think that they had much choice. told em i wouldnt hesitate to contact hse. that they were'nt providing adequate training. didnt feel safe in work,not having confidance that the guy on the ground could come and get me, my immediate boss was behind me. think that got em to sit up and take a bit more notice. thanks for all the advice.

[Nick Waring]

We were taught it, but not assessed on it but had to give a verbal explanation.

 

Same here. this was last year for me.

[Mesterh]

A day a month sounds very generous to me!

 

You must work for some decent people.

 

I would have given you one day a year to practice in well maybe one every 3 years if i'm being honest.