Radio Tower & Bridge Ascending and Rescue

Radio Tower Ascending and Rescue (24 hours – 3 days/8-hour days)

 
The Radio Tower & Bridge Ascending and Rescue course provides an overview of the potential hazards associated with tower & Bridge climbers working at heights and the precautions which should be taken to prevent injuries associated with falls from heights.  This course provides an overview of the types of fall protection devices that are available and their intended use.
 
Training is both classroom-based and field-based.
 
The course covers:
 
Classroom-based
·      WSBC regulations for rescue: Section 11 (Fall Protection)
·      WSBC regulations for rescue Section 32.1 – 32.9 (Evacuation and Rescue)
·      Fall protection needs overview
·      Identification, prioritisation and control of fall hazards
·      Components of personal fall arrest systems
·      Critical concepts of fall protection
·      Inspection and maintenance of fall protection equipment
·      Record-keeping maintenance and training
·      Harness Hang Syndrome
·      Ropes and knots related to rescue
·      Fall rescue protocols
·      Provisions for establishing a rescue plan
·      Rescue equipment identification Inspection and Maintenance – 32.5,32.6
 
Field-based
·      Anchoring and rigging
·      Tied web harness
·      Mechanical advantage systems
·      Lowering systems
·      Safety belay systems
·      Ground and Tower-controlled systems
·      Rappelling
·      Self rescue techniques
·      Small team assisted rescue
·      Patient  line transfer
·      Ground systems
·      Written  & practical examination
 
This program meets the requirements of WorkSafeBC Regulations Part 11 (Fall Protection) and Part 32 (Evacuation and Rescue).