Tower Rescue
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RESQ RED Pro X, Rescue & Evacuation Training
Course length
8 hours (1 day)
Instructor
1:6
Period of validity
1 year
Certification
Digital Outreach Rescue certificate of achievement.
Venue
Llanllechid, Bangor, Gwynedd or Raglan, Monmouthshire, Wales. A suitable and appropriate client-specific location can also be arranged.
Equipment Training, RESQ RPX
Goal
To develop user competency in operating RESQ RED Pro X for efficient and safe rescues and evacuations.
Target group
Personnel in high-risk sectors, including energy, utilities, and emergency services, requiring advanced rescue equipment training.
Highlights
Advanced evacuation and lifting capabilities up to 255 metres.
Certified for compliance with EN 341:2011 and EN 1496:2017.
Compact, intuitive design simplifies training and operations.
Description
Specialist training on the use of RESQ RED Pro X device for rescue and evacuation scenarios, suitable for industrial and confined space environments.
This one-day course provides practical instruction in the use and maintenance of RESQ RED Pro X rescue and evacuation device. Designed for various high-risk industries, RED Pro X offers advanced functionality, including controlled descents and mechanical lifting capabilities for heights or depths of up to 255 metres. Training covers system setup, safe operation, and managing emergency scenarios such as confined space rescues. A valid Basic Rescue at Heights certification (or recognised equivalent) is required for participation.
Compliance
Aligned with EN 341:2011 and EN 1496:2017 standards.
Previous knowledge
A Basic Rescue at Heights certification is required for this training. Experience operating manual and automatic descenders would also be an advantage.
Requirements
Participants must be agreed 18+ and hold a valid and in-date Basic Rescue at Heights certification (or equivalent). A basic physical aptitude for height work and handling rescue equipment is also a requirement.
Progression
Further training on advanced rescue techniques and equipment, including other industrial and confined space rescue systems.
Theoretical elements
– Overview of RED Pro X features, specifications, and compliance.
– Safety protocols and emergency planning.
– Guidelines for maintenance and periodic inspections.
Practical elements
– Configuring and anchoring the RED Pro X device.
– Executing controlled descents and lifts.
– Simulated rescue scenarios for single and dual-user applications.
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