Safety 2009 Proceedings

703 Rescue Plan Development: The Next Step in Your Managed Fall Protection Program

Instructor: Loui H. McCurley, Vertical Rescue Solutions by Pigeon Mountain Industries, Wheat Ridge, CO

Description: Organizations that employ workers at height have an obligation to prepare effectively for rescue in the event that a worker is suspended by an arrest system or becomes incapacitated. This presentation offers simple, effective guidelines for evaluating rescue needs and making appropriate preparations in advance. This session is a follow up to a session presented at the 2008 PDC, and contains additional information and more advanced insights and direction.

Level: I A