Ladder & Rooftop Rescue
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Safe Work at Height Awareness
Working at Height: Ladder & Rooftop Safety Training Course
This comprehensive working at height course equips telecom engineers, tower installation teams, and construction professionals with essential skills for safe ladder work and rooftop operations. Focused on hazard prevention, risk assessment, and emergency preparedness, this training meets UK health and safety regulations for elevated work environments.
Course Content:
Ladder Safety & Best Practices
- Correct ladder setup angles and positioning for maximum stability
- Securing techniques to prevent slips and movement
- Safe climbing, descending, and working procedures
- Pre-use inspection and equipment maintenance
Rooftop Hazard Identification & Risk Management
- Identifying fragile surfaces, skylights, and weak roof structures
- Recognizing trip hazards, edge protection requirements, and fall risks
- Weather condition assessment for safe rooftop access
- Emergency evacuation procedures from elevated positions
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Working at Height
- Correct selection and fitting of safety harnesses
- Lanyards, shock absorbers, and energy-absorbing systems
- Helmets, safety footwear, and high-visibility clothing
- Fall arrest system inspection and maintenance protocols
Anchor Point Selection & Fall Protection Systems
- Proper anchor point positioning for maximum safety
- Redundancy principles and backup anchor systems
- Load-bearing capacity assessment for rooftop installations
- Temporary and permanent anchor solutions for telecom infrastructure work
Who Should Attend:
- Telecom tower and antenna installation engineers
- Radio mast maintenance technicians
- Rooftop equipment installers
- Construction and building maintenance teams
- Facilities management personnel
Rescue Techniques & Emergency Drills
Emergency Rescue Training: Ladder & Rooftop Casualty Recovery
This practical, hands-on rescue training course prepares telecom installation teams, tower engineers, and construction workers to respond effectively to working at height emergencies. Participants learn proven casualty recovery techniques, rescue equipment operation, and coordinated team response protocols for ladder and rooftop incidents.
Course Content:
Casualty Recovery from Ladders
- Safe techniques for recovering an incapacitated or injured worker from ladders
- Controlled lowering procedures to prevent further injury
- Stabilization methods for unconscious casualties at height
- Single and multi-rescuer ladder recovery strategies
- Equipment positioning and weight distribution during descent
Rooftop Emergency Rescue Scenarios
- Evacuating casualties from pitched roof structures safely
- Flat roof rescue procedures and edge protection management
- Fragile roof surface rescue without compromising rescuer safety
- Access and egress route planning during emergency situations
- Time-critical rescue decision-making for telecom tower and antenna installations
Rescue Equipment Operation & Deployment
- Rope rescue systems for controlled casualty lowering
- Stretcher selection, rigging, and safe operation at height
- Mechanical advantage systems and lowering devices
- Fall arrest system conversion to rescue mode
- Equipment inspection and pre-deployment safety checks
Team Coordination & Emergency Communication
- Clear communication protocols during high-stress rescue operations
- Role assignments: team leader, rescuer, belayer, and ground support
- Emergency service liaison and handover procedures
- Incident documentation and post-rescue reporting
- Coordinated response drills for telecom infrastructure sites
Practical Assessment: Participants complete realistic rescue scenarios to demonstrate competency in casualty recovery, equipment use, and team coordination under simulated emergency conditions.
Who Should Attend:
- Telecom tower installation and maintenance teams
- Antenna riggers and radio mast engineers
- Construction site supervisors and safety officers
- Facilities management working at height personnel
- Emergency response team members
Prerequisites: Basic working at height training or equivalent experience recommended
