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Training Courses - Emergency Rescue

Confined Space Emergency Rescue Training

DESCRIPTION

This confined space training course will train the operatives in risk assessment and how to plan and carry out a comprehensive search
and rescue. This course will instill the knowledge required to deal with situations as they arise and how to document all details. It should
be remembered that rescue plans are required for all entrance into confined spaces but that rescue teams are required in any situation
where the operatives detach from the winch line and self rescue is not viable in medium and high risk confined spaces.
This qualification is for those persons who are part of a dedicated rescue team. The courses will cover all aspects of planning, strategy,
communications and emergency evacuation of a casualty. The event will be practical and theoretical with a staged emergency recovery
leading to an assessment of abilities, with a structured report in line with the water authorities and emergency services.

DURATION
3 days
TYPE OF CERTIFICATE
Reece Accredititaion including a certification on completion
City and Guilds (City and Guilds registration incurs a £38pp charge)
MIN/MAX PERSONS ON COURSE
4/8

SYLLABUS LEARNING OUTCOMES
The range of subjects covered on this course are; • Safe use of oxygen therapy
• Search and rescue techniques • Use of automatic external defibrillator
• The structure of a rescue team • Conducting emergency first aid
• Oxygen administration • Use of rescue equipment in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions
• Patient packaging • Follow procedures and work safely
• Use of spinal boards and neck braces • Deal with emergencies
• Roles and responsibilities of a rescue team • Patient packaging – using spinal boards, neck braces, splints, dressing etc.
• Automatic external defibrillation • Understand legislation regarding rescue provision
• Casualty extraction • Casualty search and extraction techniques
• Communications during an emergency
• Practical exercises and assessments
Training Courses - Emergency Rescue
• Management of a practical entry (assessed)

COURSE DETAIL
• Reasonable level of fitness required
• Level 1 medical qualification needed CALL US
• Must speak fluent English
• Please wear steel toe capped work
shoes and standard workwear
• Lunch, tea and coffee will be provided and quote
• Full course details sent out in advance
RCST-ERT
• Please arrive 15 mins early

A warning from the ACOP 2014;
“A major cause of death and injury in confined FOR MORE INFO
spaces incidents is due to ill-conceived attempts
to save others who have collapsed or ceased
torespond. You should not enter a confined space
without ensuring you will not also be affected.”

Terms and conditions apply Source The Confined Space Regulations 1997 - Approved Code of Practice and guidance - Health and Safety Executive
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