Tower rescue
Rescue from any high location by manually operated descender, including the rescue of another person
Tower Rescue
Tower rescue
This course can be taken as a stand-alone module or is included as part of other tall structures courses.

For recovery of persons who are hanging in a harness and the risks associated with a casualty suspensed in a harness.

Suitable for recoving a person from any fall protection system, including wire fall arrest block, extended energy absorbing lanyard, or hanging on a vertical rope.

For any person working on tall structures who may need to evacuate or rescue another person.

Covers the use of evacuation equipment in accordance with HSE guidance, especially with respect to the use of descent devices and controlling the rate of descent.

Includes the selection of suitable anchor points, awareness of possible hazards, methods of operation of rope devices, control during lowering or raising operations.

This course covers all aspects of risk from harness suspension, including methods of minimising the effect on the casualty and how to handle the casualty when they have been recovered to a safe place.

NB: PLEASE NOTE THE TOWER RESCUE ELEMENT WILL REQUIRE REVALIDATION ANNUALLY.
course code: TTS4U
duration: 1 day
location: Kendal, Kelvedon, Aberdeen
entry rqmts: Must have completed NARC Occasional Climber course or equivalent.
Must be fluent in English.
instructor ratio: Normally 1:4
course cost: £165.00 + VAT
assessment: Practical and written
certification: NARC certificate, plus signing off of 1 element of 'Rigger's Passbook'
validity: 1 year
medical rqmts: Physical fitness with no contra-indications for working at height.

 

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This course is available at:
• Aberdeen
• Kendal
• Kelvedon
Booking information: Kendal Dates:
  • 24 Mar
  • 09 Apr
  • 19 Apr
  • 05 May

  • 12 May
  • 19 May
  • 26 May
  • 09 Jun
  • 22 Jun


    London Dates:
  • 19 Feb

  • 12 March
  • 24 May



    Birmingham Dates:

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