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General rescue principles
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Inert suspension in a harness, even for a short time, can cause
serious physiological harm. In case of an accident, it is important
to respond quickly with the appropriate technique.

Self-rescue
On sites where the main access could be cut off by fire,
people must be ready to quickly evacuate the building.
They have evacuation kits. These kits are either portable
or installed permanently on the structure. Where there is no
identified anchor possibility, a hook-based system can be used.
In both cases, teams must be regularly trained so as not to panic
in case of a fire.

On-site rescue
When a worksite is being set up, the company must establish 1. Accessing the victim
a risk prevention plan (inventory of risk situations):
1. It must protect the personnel from falls from height. Accessing the victim can sometimes be complicated. Rope access
The solutions chosen, whether collective or individual, techniques are used in such a case. When access is possible from
must protect the team members while they work. above, rescuers use rope descent techniques. If an access rope is
2. In the case of an incident, the company must be prepared with in place, rescuers can ascend the rope using ventral rope clamp
rescue systems for accessing, releasing and evacuating the victim. techniques. In other situations, rescuers are obliged to use
These solutions are established with: climbing techniques to reach the victim.
- ready-to-use rescue kits, adaptable to many situations and
simple to use
- personal equipment for the worker at height (solution requiring
experienced and well-trained teams)
In both cases, the teams undergo regular training so they can
respond quickly in case of an accident.

Technical rescue
Technical rescue teams must be able to respond quickly in any
situation. They must choose the quickest, most effective way to
access the victim.
- When access is easy or possible by motorized means,
they can easily transport the rescue equipment
- In more difficult access situations, they may use rope access
techniques, from above or below. They thus have lightweight,
versatile equipment
- Finally, the helicopter can be a means that is used when victim
access is complicated and/or remote, for example in the mountains
Example of access from above
Ski lift evacuation
Ski lift evacuation operations follow an evacuation plan. Rescue
kits are put together to meet the specific needs of each ski center.

Example of access from below

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