Workplace Safety Classes

Authorized On-Site Rescuer

Program Details

8 hours (classroom and hands-on)

Prerequisites

Fall Protection Competent Person training

Description

OSHA requires that employers provide for "prompt rescue of employees in the event of a fall or shall assure that employees are able to rescue themselves." This should include identifying rescue procedures that address the potential for orthostatic intolerance and suspension trauma. Rescue procedures also should address how the rescued worker will be handled to avoid any post-rescue injuries. It is each employee’s responsibility to read and follow their company’s emergency action plans.

An Emergency Action Plan (EAP) is designed to guide workers in emergency rescue situations. The best way to respond effectively to rescue emergencies is to first identify them and then rehearse your reactions. By doing this, you can identify any potentially hazardous situations that might prevent you from effecting a quick and safe rescue of a worker who has fallen at a height or another incident.

The participants in this course shall have already successfully completed Authorized Person or Competent Person Fall Protection training. The main objective of rescue training is to develop an awareness-level course designed to enable an Authorized or Competent Person to understand the Rescue or Emergency Action Plan. This course is not intended to replace a Competent Rescuer course.

The scope of the Authorized Rescuer level training is limited to the use of a pre-established rescue system and plan. This outline does not apply to professional rescuers or situations where the rescuer must “respond” to an incident without the benefit of pre-planning. Employees are encouraged to assess their rescue needs to determine what level of rescue will be required. A Competent Rescuer may not be necessary.

Regulatory

• OSHA CFR 1926.502(d)(20) AND CFR 1910.33-39, Subpart E (Training Requirements):
• All employees exposed to fall hazards in construction work need training in the recognition and avoidance of fall hazards and in the use of any fall protection systems to be used, pursuant to, as applicable, 29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2), 29 CFR 1926.503, or 29 CFR 1926.1060.
• ANSI/ASSE Z359.4-2013 Safety Requirements for Assisted-Rescue and Self-Rescue Systems, Subsystems and Components
• 3.4 Workers and emergency response personnel should be trained to recognize and respond to the risks of suspension trauma.
• Rescuers should be trained to respond rapidly to minimize the dangers of suspension trauma. Time is of the essence and trauma may occur if a worker is suspended in an upright position for longer than five minutes.
• ANSI Z359.2-2007 (3.2.7), Authorized Rescuer (3.2.7.1) It is the responsibility of the authorized rescuers to perform or assist in workplace rescues.

What You Will Learn

• preplanning of rescue;
• methods of rescue;
• rescue personnel availability;
• type of equipment for rescue and effective means to summon rescue personnel;
• drilling of rescue personnel in rescue and evacuation procedures.

OSHA Requirements for Rescue Plan

Workers who wear fall arrest devices while working and those who may perform rescue activities should also be trained in the following:

• How to ascertain whether their personal protective equipment is properly fitted and worn so that it performs as intended;
• How orthostatic intolerance/suspension trauma may occur;
• The factors that may increase a worker’s risk;
• The appropriate rescue procedures and methods to diminish risk while suspended.

Class Location: First Choice Safety Solutions Training Center

Duration: 8 Hours