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Work at Height Training: Remote Rescue
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Work at Height Training: Remote Rescue
Work at Height Training: Rescue - RSTC-61
Our work at height rescue course develops competence in carrying out remote rescue of a casualty suspended at height, using specialist rescue equipment and controlled lowering techniques.
It is intended for organisations that require an in-house rescue capability for work at height activities.
Why Work at Height Rescue Training Matters
Work at height rescue training is vital because it equips teams with the advanced skills needed to safely recover a casualty suspended at height using specialist equipment and controlled lowering techniques. In many industries, relying solely on emergency services is not practical due to response times and difficult access, making an in-house rescue capability essential. This training ensures that personnel can act immediately and competently in high risk situations, reducing the likelihood of serious injury or prolonged suspension. By developing confidence, technical proficiency, and preparedness, organisations can significantly improve safety outcomes while meeting their responsibility to protect workers operating at height.
Who Should Attend
- Designated rescue personnel
- Maintenance teams with rescue responsibilities
- Contractors required to implement rescue plans
Prerequisites
All candidates must have
- Attended our (or equivalent) WAH Equipment User course (RSTC-1046)
- Must be fluent in spoken and written English
- Need to be fit enough to work at height
What You'll Learn
By the end of the course, delegates will understand:
Rescue Legislation & Planning
- Legal requirements for rescue at height
- Development of rescue plans and safe systems of work
Rescue Equipment & Systems
- Selection and inspection of rescue devices
- Use of hoists, retrieval devices and extension poles
- Anchor identification and system checking
Practical Rescue Techniques
- Attaching to a suspended casualty
- Controlled lowering techniques
- Use of bespoke anchors and edge protection
Casualty Management
- Understanding suspension intolerance
- Managing casualty safety during rescue
- Transfer to a place of safety
Practical Training & Assessment
Practical exercises include:
- Inspection and use of rescue devices
- Deployment of extension poles and bespoke anchors
- Rescue from simulated height scenarios
- Casualty attachment and lowering techniques
Course Details
- Course Code: RSTC-61
- Duration: 1 Day
- Certification: Reece Safety in-house certificate
- Revalidation: 3 Years
Course Delivery Options
Training can be delivered via:
- One of our training facilities in Elland, West Yorkshire or Bury, Lancashire
- Our mobile training unit (MTU)
- On site across the UK (subject to site assessment)
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For me he presented well and there was plenty of interaction and questions during the session with a practical display and informative videos. A hard copy of the policy was shared, which was a nice touch.
The LOTOTO training at West Drayton was good and informative. It clearly highlighted the potential consequences of not following the correct procedures, which was very impactful. I appreciated that the session was straight to the point without being overloaded with unnecessary detail — it made the key messages easy to understand and retain. The trainer was knowledgeable, and the course duration felt appropriate. I left the session feeling confident in the LOTOTO procedures. Thanks again for organising.
In regard to the LOTOTO training the trainer was well knowledge provided good training had lots of equipment and locks to demonstrate the procedures the course length was good, and by the end of the course I felt confident that I could go and ask my manager to lock off equipment.
I thought the LOTOTO training was very well done, the trainer was very professional and made the course quite interesting and you could tell he knew what he was talking about. The practical demonstrations were on point and clearly showed you what can/could happen in a real life scenario.
I personally found the course to be very informative the trainer I found explained everything well and ultimately Hopefully everyone gained the knowledge to be able to start thinking about doing it yourself What impressed me the most was his commitment to put across the Importance of the safety issues that come with doing these kind of things For me personally I would not hesitate to use this particular trainer in the future as I thought he delevired it well Thank you for asking for feedback from us Suzanne
I personally thought that it came across very well. Got you thinking engaged everyone don’t think it could be done any better.
Very good session, which was very well explained for those who had never experience LOTOTO before. Also useful for myself, who has plenty of experience. To understand the subtle differences between Heidelberg's systems and those of Tarmac where I was before.
I found the course Very very hepful, felt like I learnt a lot about lototo and feel safer in the knowledge of locking off a machine now than what i did before the course
I felt the course worked well. The trainer very clearly knew his stuff and was able to engage the room and get us all involved, and the focus was on getting the attendees to not work on something that was unisolated. I feel confident but then I was confident before isolating equipment, so perhaps not the best judge of that.
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The course was very enjoyable, very well delivered by the trainer, with plenty of practical aspects, it is a very useful refresher for more experienced persons along with others who are just starting out. The venue was great with a good facility. So overall, very good.