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Heights Response Rescue Plan

by Matthew Skeldon, from the Community

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Use this heights response rescue plan template to prepare for emergencies when working at height. It guides supervisors and trained personnel through dynamic risk assessment, hazard identification such as medical issues, falls, chemicals, electrical risks, entrapment, fire, and restricted movement, and access and egress considerations. List required rescue equipment including harnesses, lanyards, SRL, rescue pole, ladders, slings, karabiners, pulleys, Milan kit, rope systems, basket stretcher, EWP or crane and define communication methods like radios, verbal and whistle. Document potential anchor and high points, required personnel, and when to request external assistance such as fire, ambulance or police. Includes step by step actions and a review section.

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