Excavation Rescue

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for managers, supervisors, safety professionals and/or operatives who want to implement safety on excavation sites.

Course Aim:

To provide the necessary theoretical and practical knowledge to assist in the rescue of casualties when working in open excavations.

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this course attendees will cover:

• Legislation – Understanding employer/employee obligations relating to working in excavations and implementing rescue plans.
• Harness use and inspection.
• Identification and use of davit arm systems and various types of rescue equipment.
• Practical exercises – rescue using davit arm systems, fold/roll up stretchers and rescue harnesses.

Assessment method:

• Classroom based training
• Practical Demonstration