This course is aimed at operatives working on poles to enable them to successfully safely rescue a person suspended at height. NB - this does NOT allow the learner to forward deliver this course.
Description
This accreditation is to provide learners with the necessary information to rescue individuals who become suspended on the pole for whatever reason while working on the pole at height. The purpose of this accreditation is to provide learners with the necessary information to enable them to carry out a pole tope rescue after successful completion of the course.
Course Content
- Legislation and guidance
- Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
- Personal Protective Equipment Regulations 2022
- Working at Height Regulations 2005
- Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998
- Use of Equipment for Working at Height
- Harnesses
- Lanyards
- Helmets
- Connectors
- Anchor slings
- Inspection and Service
- CE marking and equipment traceability
- Categories of PPE
- Equipment inspection definitions
- Quarantine and obsolescence procedures
- Pre-use inspection of harness, lanyard and rescue equipment
- Care and storage of equipment
- Methods of Work
- Managing and selecting equipment for work at height
- Common hazards
- Site zoning
- Work positioning and fall arrest working methods
- Fall factors and ground clearances
- Suitable anchor points
- Rescues and Rescue Planning
- Correct use of pole top rescue equipment
- Rescue of a suspended person at height
- Suspension intolerance
Training methods:
- Theoretical and practical
- Printed course material provided
- Training delivered to BS 8454:2006
Assessment criteria:
- Theoretical assessment
- Practical assessment
Certification:
- 3 Year Smart Awards Certificate (Regulated)
- Delegates must keep up their CPD by attending regular training to refresh their skillset
Prerequisites
Delegates Must:
- Meet the minimum age of 18 years old
- Be fluent in English
- Be medically fit and complete the medical form to carry out the practical elements of the course
- Be under the weight of 140kg
- Have completed the Pole Top Climber training prior to this course (SA001)
