Course Description
Gravitec's Industrial Rescue Course introduces participants to industrial rescue methods and emphasizes a planned approach to rescue where the acceptable rescue methods are determined in advance and the safety of the rescue team is considered before the rescue begins. Classroom sessions are part of the curriculum but they are not the focus of this course. A large portion of this course is allocated to exercises where each participant watches and practices rescue methods. Written and practical tests are administered to ensure that the principles presented in the course are understood. Documentation is available to satisfy your company’s due diligence and regulatory requirements.
This course meets the Criteria for Accepted Practices in Safety, Health, and Environmental Training (ANSI/ASSE Z490.1-2001), the highest industry standard for training.
Gravitec can supply all necessary fall protection equipment for this course.
No cameras, camcorders, cell phones, pagers, personal digital assistants or similar devices will be permitted during training.
Course Duration
Five Days (40 Hours)Class Size
Minimum 8, Maximum 10 (1 Instructor); Minimum 14, Maximum 18 (2 Instructors)Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, students will be capable of selecting acceptable anchors and constructing rescue systems for raising and lowering casualties. They will also be capable of setting up and using fall protection and belaying methods to protect rescuers during rescue operations. Students will be capable of properly handling ropes and tying knots that they might use in a rescue. They will also be capable of disconnecting incapacitated workers from fall arrest systems and lowering them from height. Students will understand the options for packaging casualties and be capable of using stokes, skeds, rescue cradles and harnesses.
Students will be able to describe and use the following components of a successful rescue:
- Fall Protection Basics
- Rescue Knots and Applications
- Casualty Packaging Options
- Rescue Rope (Static)
- Engineered Rescue Systems (Pulleys and Winches)
- Inspecting Rope, Hardware and Descent Devices
- Anchoring for Rescue Systems
- Descent Control Devices (Type 2)
- Secondary Systems
- Belay Systems
- Z-Rig Construction
Resource Materials
Students will receive a plastic wallet certificate, Gravitec’s Industrial Rescue Manual and access to our toll-free number for ongoing technical assistance.Course Credits
4.0 Continuing Education Units, accredited by the International Association for Continued Education and Training (IACET), are awarded upon completion of this course.
