Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to perform tower rescue
- Instruction in hazards and risk control measures for specific work areas and work activities are identified and obtained. (This will include the risk assessment and control measures taken by the individual performing the rescue).
- Tools and emergency equipment are checked for safety, functionality and placed in an accessible location to facilitate response and rescue according to established procedures.
- Carry out tower rescue
- Workplace procedures and work instructions for controlling risk are followed.
- Workplace procedures for accessing the tower, removing the victim, where necessary, from contact with live apparatus and are followed.
- Workplace procedures for attaching the emergency lowering equipment and lowering the victim to the ground are followed.
- Workplace procedures for carrying out CPR if required at the site and treatment where necessary by medical professionals are followed.
- The worksite is secured and entry controlled until appropriate authorities inspect and release the site.
- Complete the performance of the tower rescue procedure