Work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker
Issued through
RTO Safety Training, RTO #40992
Sydney Safety Training Pole Top Rescue training is designed to train persons working at height on poles that support overhead electrical lines to affect a rescue of a work mate who is now suspended in their PPE. The unit of competency issued is UETDRMP006. This training will require the participant to climb the pole past the victim, establish a rescue system on the pole and the worker, release the worker from the device they are suspended by, and control lower that person to the ground. At that point first aid and CPR can be administered.
Course Dates
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Courses will commence at 0730am and you need to check in at 0720am please.
To attend pole top rescue training your staff need:
A nationally accredited safe work at heights statement of attainment.
Current CPR Certificate (can be included in training day, see below).
This course covers the following topics:
Pole Top Rescue equipment
Rescue preparation
Climbing the pole
Freeing the victim
Pole top resuscitation
Preparation for lowering
Lowering the victim
Descent from the pole top
Preparation for resuscitation
Resuscitation
Safety issues related to working at heights are covered, from how forces are generated in falls to correct selection and use of anchor points and height safety equipment.
