Gotcha Rescue Kit Training Course

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Course Overview

This practical course is designed to make operatives fully conversant in the operation of the Gotcha Rescue Kit and its various modes of use. It enables delegates to carry out rescues in a range of locations and situations, including the recovery of casualties suspended from fall arrest lanyards, wire rope fall arrest blocks, or flexible line fall arresters.

This module is intended for operatives who are already competent in the use of their personal fall protection equipment.

The day is split into two sessions:

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  Morning Session: Safety Harness Theory Training (pre-use inspection and theoretical foundation)

  
  


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  Afternoon Session: Gotcha Kit Rescue (practical rescue techniques and application)

  
  

During training, delegates will perform activities at height to gain insight into their ability to operate safely in such conditions. The height and exposure experienced during the course will be recorded on the certification for reference only and is not intended to limit future work heights.

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Course Content

Theory:

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  Understanding the implications of being suspended in a harness and the importance of rescue provision when working at height

  
  


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  Basic understanding of different rescue approaches and how the Gotcha Kit fits within the hierarchy of options (improvised, planned, and emergency services)

  
  


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  Understanding the importance of personal safety during rescue operations

  
  


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  Post-rescue care and handover procedures to a first aider or emergency services

  
  


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  Identifying key components of the rescue kit, including their strengths and limitations

  
  


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  Assessing situations and selecting the appropriate recovery technique, including anchor point selection and safe attachment points on the harness

  
  

Practical:

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  Correct fitting and adjustment of a fall arrest harness

  
  


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  Correct use of single and double fall arrest lanyards for safety during traversal and rescue

  
  


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  Understanding casualty management and use of temporary aids

  
  


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  Remote deployment of the Gotcha Rescue Kit from a position of safety to attach to an unconscious casualty

  
  


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  Using the rescue kit to raise or lower a suspended casualty

  
  


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  Applying mechanical advantage techniques to lift and recover the casualty safely

  
  

Equipment Covered During Training:

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  Full body harnesses

  
  


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  Single and double fall arrest lanyards

  
  


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  Fall arrest blocks / retractable type fall arrest devices

  
  


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  Guided type fall arresters

  
  


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  Gotcha suspension loop

  
  


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  Gotcha Rescue Kit

  
  


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  Grabba (additional rescue attachment)