Co-worker Rescue at Height (CWRH)
A 2-day course (or 1 day add on to the SWAH qualification) to train individuals to deal with the situation where a colleague has fallen and is hanging in his fall protection system. Using simple techniques and industry standard equipment, you will learn how you can free a colleague from a dangerous situation after they have dropped into their fall arrest system. The rapid release of this trapped person must be your highest priority, to prevent further injury. In accordance with the law on working conditions and the consequent duty of care, an employer is required to prepare employees for this possible scenario. Generally, with a few simple tools, this problem can easy be solved.
Course syllabus
- Legislation, standards and risk assessments
- Equipment for working at height & basic anchors
- Use of work restraint and work positioning equipment
- Use of different types of fall arrest equipment
- Connecting a casualty to a rope using a telescopic pole
- Lifting a casualty using a pre-installed device
- Lowering a casualty
Duration
2 days (or 1 day add on to the SWAH qualification).
Pre Requisites
Minimum age: 18
Must be capable of independently working safely with fall protection equipment.