Rope Rescue Training

Our Rope Rescue Training course is designed to equip individuals working at height with essential emergency rope escape and rescue skills. This comprehensive one-day course combines theoretical knowledge and hands-on practical exercises to ensure participants are fully competent in using pre-packed rope escape systems in emergency situations.

This course is ideal for those working in high-risk environments, including construction, telecommunications, energy sectors, logistics, and industrial facilities. It ensures full compliance with legal safety regulations and industry standards.

Who Should Attend Rope Rescue Training?

This course is suitable for:

• Utility & Energy Sector Workers (HV substations, wind turbines, power distribution sites)
• Construction & Industrial Workers operating at height
• Telecommunications & Broadcast Industry Personnel (tower climbers, rigging teams)
• MEWP & VNA Operators in warehousing and logistics
• Emergency Responders & Rope Rescue Teams
• Safety Officers & Site Supervisors managing work at height

Key Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

✅ Understand work-at-height legislation and employer/employee responsibilities (WAHR 2005, LOLER 1998, PUWER 1998)

✅ Identify escape hazards and conduct site-specific risk assessments

✅ Inspect and properly use pre-packed rope escape systems (e.g., S-Cape, Gotcha, or equivalent)

✅ Perform controlled self-evacuation and assisted rescues (if applicable)

✅ Execute emergency escape from Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWPs) & Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) forklifts (where relevant)

✅ Follow emergency response procedures and complete post-incident reporting

Course Content

Module 1: Work-at-Height Safety & Legal Compliance

• Overview of WAHR 2005, LOLER 1998, PUWER 1998, and HSE OC 282/31
• Risk assessments and escape route planning
• Employer and employee legal responsibilities

Module 2: Equipment Overview & Pre-Use Inspections

• PPE requirements (Full-body harness, helmet, gloves, protective footwear)
• Rope escape system components (rope, anchor points, descenders, carabiners)
• Equipment inspection following LOLER & PUWER standards

Module 3: Self-Evacuation Techniques

• Step-by-step emergency descent using pre-packed rope systems
• Safe anchoring and correct harness attachment
• Controlled braking and descent posture to ensure a safe landing

Module 4: MEWP & VNA Escape Procedures (If Applicable)

• Challenges of evacuating from powered access platforms
• Proper attachment to anchor points for escape
• Avoiding obstacles and maintaining a controlled descent

Module 5: Assisted Rescue Procedures (If Applicable)

• How to assist a colleague in distress
• Securely lowering an incapacitated casualty using a rope rescue system
• Proper use of rescue strops and harness attachments

Module 6: Emergency Response & Incident Management

• Handling equipment entanglement or failure
• Managing worker panic and high-stress scenarios
• Post-incident reporting & debriefing procedures

Assessment & Certification

• Theory Assessment – Multiple-choice test covering safety legislation, risk assessments, and equipment use (Pass mark: 80%)
• Practical Assessment – Learners must successfully demonstrate:
  • Self-evacuation using a pre-packed rope system
  • Anchor point selection & correct use of PPE
  • Assisted rescue techniques (if applicable)
  • Emergency escape from MEWPs/VNAs (where relevant)
• Certification Validity: 1 Year (Annual refresher required)

Why Choose This Course?

✅ Industry Recognized Certification – Fully aligned with HSE guidelines

✅ Hands-On Training – 70% practical focus ensuring real-world competency

✅ Customizable to Your Workplace – Site-specific rescue system integration

✅ Safety-First Approach – Emphasis on controlled, risk-managed emergency escape ✅ Highly Experienced Trainers – Experts in rope rescue & work-at-height safety

Course Duration & Location

Duration: 1 Day (Combination of theory & hands-on practical training)

Location: Available at our dedicated training facility or on-site at your workplace (site-specific training available)

Costs: £650+vat for groups of upto 4 persons. This includes their EUSR certification in Rope Rescue Training.

Book Your Training Today!

Ensure your workforce is fully trained and competent in emergency rope escape procedures. Contact us to schedule your Rope Rescue Training Course today!