Equipment Training, RESQ Smartline X
Practical training in the use of RESQ Smartline X for emergency rescue and evacuation, ensuring compliance with EN 341:2011 standards.
Industrial Tower Rescue Training
Course length
8 hours (1 day)
Instructor
1:6
Period of validity
3 years
Certification
Outreach Rescue “Tower Rescue” certificate of achievement
Venue
Raglan, Clytha, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15 2BQ or approved locations with tower or mast setup.
Tower Rescue
Goal
To equip participants with safe and effective tower rescue techniques for industrial settings.
Target group
Telecoms and utility workers, overhead line contractors, and structural inspectors/surveyors working on towers and masts.
Highlights
Focuses on the practical use of PPE and rescue equipment.
Comprehensive training on anchor points, equipment use, and casualty handling.
"Train The Trainer": Instructor Training is also available for experienced delegates.
Description
This one-day course provides telecom and utility workers with the skills to perform safe rescues when working on industrial towers and masts.
Tower Rescue trains telecoms and utility workers in rescue techniques required for tower and mast emergencies. This course, designed for those currently certified to work at height on industrial structures, provides comprehensive training on selecting and using rescue equipment, identifying suitable anchor points, and safely handling casualties. Participants will gain both theoretical and practical understanding of relevant height legislation, casualty management, and specific tower rescue techniques, preparing them to manage emergencies effectively.
Compliance
Working at Height Regulations 2005
Previous knowledge
Valid and in-date Safe Work At Height certification required.
Requirements
Aged 18+. Delegated must be medically fit for height-based work, and capable of completing practical tasks.
Progression
Recertification is recommended every 3 years. "Train The Trainer" Instructor training is also an option.
Theoretical elements
– Working at Height legislation and rescue requirements
– Risk and hazard identification for tower rescues
– Types of PPE and selection of suitable rescue equipment
Practical elements
– Climbing and selecting anchor points
– Practical rescue techniques and casualty handling
– Suspension trauma management and safe descent
Associated training
Equipment Training, RESQ RPX
Specialist training on the use of RESQ RED Pro X device for rescue and evacuation scenarios, suitable for industrial and confined space environments.
Tower Rescue "Train The Trainer", Instructor
A one-day instructor course that equips trainers to deliver in-house Tower Rescue training for colleagues working on industrial masts and towers.
Safe Work at Height & Basic Rescue
This 3-day course comprehensively covers Safe Working at Height and includes basic rescue techniques for peer rescue. It is suitable for emergency service personnel required to access casualties and conduct simple unaccompanied rescues with the use of typical rescue packs.
Safe Work at Height
This 1-day course covers the basics of working at height through theory and practical sessions covering a broad scope of standard work at height equipment and techniques.