Aerial Rescue Certification Course

This course is designed to educate tree climbers in the most likely scenarios where they
may have to respond to an emergency. Emphasis is on emergency preparedness,
readiness and accident prevention. The importance of self-rescue strategies and understanding
the ‘working alone’ definition reinforces the importance of emergency readiness.
Participants are educated in the truths about tree work accidents and fatalities,
information based on arborist statistics and industry reviews provides the basis for the
specific rescue techniques trained and practiced. Participants are educated in key terms
and definitions relating to rope parts, knots, hitches and specialized equipment. Physics
concepts such as reaction force and potential energy associated with various rope rescue
systems and configurations complete this comprehensive course. This course involves
hand’s on rescue opportunities and practice.

COURSE OUTLINE

Rescue, Readiness, and Reality

Challenges of high angle rescue
Tree climbing systems, terms and definitions
Responsibility and due diligence
Legislation regarding emergency protocols
Work plan
JSA
ERP and the importance of procedures and protocols

First Aid and CPR Review

C,R,N and casualty assessment, primary and secondary survey
911 on phone protocols, EMS support, assistance and co-operation

Risk assessment and scene management

Tree and site hazards,
Suspension trauma
Stress management,
Electrical hazards

Extent and severity injury evaluation

Look, listen and feel
Stabilize, comfort and support

Self Rescue and working in isolation

Self rescue techniques and methods
Working alone defined and evaluated

Climber Extrication

Scenario evaluation, triage
Prepare rescue equipment
Self Rescue
Ground worker assisted rescue systems
Single (Stationary) Rope systems, Basal and Canopy anchors
Spare pole systems and challenges
Spar pole triage and victim packaging

Rescuer Ascent and work positioning

Rope placement and installation
Rescue techniques and strategies
Climbing systems, weight transfer, angles of incidence and loading
Pick offs
Single (Stationary) Rope systems and friction management

Discounts are available if registering for the 2018 Annual Conference & Trade Show

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