Rescue kit launched
October 1st 2008 Safesite has launched a
Rescue Kit to help companies
comply with their legal duty
to plan for emergencies and
rescue when it comes to work
at height.
Many people assume that
they can simply call 999 and
the emergency services will
come to the rescue if
someone falls from height
but this is not the case, says
Safesite. In reality, these
services may not be able to
respond in time or even
have the right equipment to
complete the rescue. The
other alternatives are to rely
on self rescue (impossible if
he victim is seriously
injured) or for employers to
carry out the rescue. If the
rescuer is not trained
properly this option puts
both the victim and
themselves in further
danger.
Safesite's Rescue Kit
comprises a dedicated rescue
hub and rope grab device
that attaches onto the
casualty's existing line.
When the rope grab device
reaches the casualty, the
rescuer gives it a gentle tug
and it will lock onto the
casualty's line. The geared
rescue hub which has been
connected to the original, or
if possible another
anchorage point, can then
be raised or lowered to a
point of safety in a
controlled way using the
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