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Fall Protection Rescue Planning, Equipment and Training for Post-Fall Rescue and Retrieval

Fall Protection Rescue Planning, Equipment and Training for Post-Fall Rescue and Retrieval. MSA WebCast November 28, 2006 Presented by: Joseph Feldstein Manager Technical Services Mine Safety Appliances Company. Fall Arrest and Rescue. Self-Rescue Assisted Rescue and Evacuation

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Fall Protection Rescue Planning, Equipment and Training for Post-Fall Rescue and Retrieval

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  1. Fall Protection RescuePlanning, Equipment and Training for Post-Fall Rescue and Retrieval MSA WebCast November 28, 2006 Presented by: Joseph Feldstein Manager Technical Services Mine Safety Appliances Company © MSA

  2. Fall Arrest and Rescue • Self-Rescue • Assisted Rescue and Evacuation • Planning for the Event • Selecting the Right Equipment • Training for Rescue Personnel © MSA

  3. Rescue Planning • Planning for rescue is part of the total fall protection program • The Rescue Plan • Rescue Procedures • Rescue Procedures are linked to your Fall Protection Procedures © MSA

  4. Rescue Planning (continued) • The Role of Emergency Services • Questions to be considered before relying on professional emergency services • The employers responsibility • Medical Considerations in Post-Fall Rescue • First aid for rescue personnel • Your first priority – quick safe transport • Preventing suspension trauma © MSA

  5. Rescue Equipment • Historical and current trends • Alpine techniques • Modern industrial rescue equipment • Selecting the right equipment for the job • No one-size-fits-all • Contact your rescue equipment manufacturer MSA Rescue Utility System © MSA

  6. Rescue Equipment Standards • NFPA 1983 (2006 edition) • Synthetic fiber ropes • Rescue harnesses • Accessory equipment • ANSI Z359.4 (proposed) • Rescue harnesses • Rescue lanyards • Anchorage connectors • Descender devices • Three-Way rescuers • Rescue Hoists © MSA

  7. Rescue Training • Training and Competency • Training + Assessment = Competency • ANSI Z359.2 - Training Requirements for Rescue • “Authorized Rescuer” • “Competent Rescuer” © MSA

  8. Rescue Training (continued) • Practice, Practice, Practice • Training as a team • Assessment • Simulations • Training Resources • In-House Professionals • Governmental Agencies • Private Contractors and Consultants © MSA

  9. Raising the Bar for Rescue Preparedness • Rescue is part of a managed fall protection program • Rescue is a pre-planned event • Select the right equipment for your applications • Seek professional training for your team • Practice for the worst case © MSA

  10. Thank you for your participation! For further information, contact: Joseph Feldstein MSA Fall Protection 2250 South Tejon Street Englewood, CO 80110 Ph: (303) 975-2304 Fax: (303) 934-9960 Email: joseph.feldstein@msanet.com © MSA

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