Rescue From Height Training

Davis Access delivers professional Rescue From Height training courses from our Bristol training centre and onsite across the UK. This specialist working at height safety course is designed for operatives, supervisors and rescue personnel responsible for planning and carrying out emergency rescue procedures at height, helping improve fall rescue awareness, rescue planning and compliance with current working at height regulations across construction and industrial environments.

Reg 4 of the Work at Height Regulations 2005 requires employers to ensure work at height is planned, supervised and carried out safely, as far as is reasonably practicable. It goes on to make clear that work planning has to include emergencies and rescue.

Beyond this simple sounding legal expectation lie the detailed practicalities of emergency rescue. An emergency is unexpected, and often in dangerous circumstances, so excellent planning is a must.

Get trained

Our Rescue from Height training course is designed to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to safely perform rescue operations at heights. This training is crucial for industries where workers are frequently exposed to fall risks, such as construction, wind energy, telecommunications, and other sectors involving work on tall structures or elevated areas.

Entry requirements: Delegates must have good understanding of English.

What’s covered?

In this Rescue From Height training course, you will learn about a range of subjects are covered including:

• An introduction to the risks of working at height.
• The Work at Height Regulations 2005 – employer and employee responsibilities.
• Understanding risk assessments and identifying hazards.
• Who is at risk of harm?
• How to evaluate, record and review risks.
• Minimising risks.
• Personal protective equipment (PPE), using the correct work equipment.
• Working with fragile surfaces and vehicles
• Rescue Planning
• Types of Rescue Techniques
• Use of Rescue Equipment
• Communication During Rescue Operations
• Practical Rescue Scenarios
• First Aid and Post-Rescue Care

On successfully completing this course, you’ll receive a Davis Access Rescue From Height training PDF certificate.

Is this the right course for me?

This Rescue From Height training training course is for anyone who work at heights or are responsible for safety at height operations, safety officers, supervisors, and emergency response teams in relevant industries and anyone interested in learning rescue techniques for high-risk environments.

By the end of this training course you will:

• Recognise and mitigate risks associated with working at heights.
• Implement effective rescue plans and use appropriate equipment.
• Perform rescues safely and efficiently in emergency situations.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and enhance workplace safety culture.

Course Content

• Health and Safety
• Rules & Regulations
• Theory Session
• Risk Assessments & Method Statements (RAMS)
• Theory Test
• Types of Equipment
• Practical Session
• Summary
• Rescue Plan

Course details

• Aimed at: Anyone who work at heights or are responsible for safety at height operations, safety officers, supervisors, and emergency response teams in relevant industries and anyone interested in learning rescue techniques for high-risk environments.
• Duration: 1 day
• Maximum class size: 12
• Qualification length: 5 years
• On-site training available: Yes

Assessment details

The qualification is assessed through a practical assessment which the learner must successfully pass. Once completed the delegate will be awarded the Davis Access Rescue From Height training certificate.