0% found this document useful (0 votes)
121 views5 pages

A43 Fascel Working at Height Rescue Plan

This document outlines a rescue plan for work at height. It provides details of the site address, work dates, job tasks, access methods, operators involved, and emergency contact information. It also describes communication systems, available rescue equipment, safety considerations for rescuers, and procedures for responding to falls or injuries, including alerting emergency services within 5 minutes to minimize health risks.

Uploaded by

Ayman Kamal
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
0% found this document useful (0 votes)
121 views5 pages

A43 Fascel Working at Height Rescue Plan

This document outlines a rescue plan for work at height. It provides details of the site address, work dates, job tasks, access methods, operators involved, and emergency contact information. It also describes communication systems, available rescue equipment, safety considerations for rescuers, and procedures for responding to falls or injuries, including alerting emergency services within 5 minutes to minimize health risks.

Uploaded by

Ayman Kamal
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 5

A43  

                   WORK  AT  HEIGHT  RESCUE  PLAN  

  Rescue  Plan  Ref  No:  

Site  Address:  
 
 
Location/Area:  
 
Company/Client:    
 
Reference  No:  

Work  at  Height  Dates:    From:  …………………………..            To:  ………………………..……  

Job/Task  (involving  work  at  height):    


 
 
(Relevant  Risk  Assessments  attached)  
WAH  Access  Method/s:  
 
 
 
Operators  (Names  of  Operators  involved  in  the  work  at  height):  

1.     2.    

3.     4.    

5.     6.    

7.     8.    
 
The   WAH   Rescuer   is   to   check   and   emergency   equipment   is   in   good   working  
condition/order  prior  to  proceeding  with  the  work  at  height  task  and  sign  below.  
 
Signature  WAH  Rescuer:   Date:  
 
(WAH  Rescuer  to  remain  with  operators  at  all  times  for  safety  and  communications)  
 
 
 
 
 
Issue:  01   EHSC  Ref:  HSEF62/V1   Page  1  of  5  
©  European  Health  &  Safety  Consultants  Ltd  
A43  
                   WORK  AT  HEIGHT  RESCUE  PLAN  
RESCUE  
 
Communication  
What  communication  systems  will  be  used  between  the  suspended  worker  and  
Supervisor/  Rescue  Team?  (P  as  appropriate)    

Direct  Voice  Communication   *   Whistle         *  


Mobile  Phone       *   Two-­way  Radios/Headsets     *  
Emergency  Contact    
In  the  event  of  an  emergency/fall  from  height  the  WAH  Supervisor  should  immediately  
alert  the  Rescue  Team  and  first  aid  assistance  -­    
Rescue  Team    
Name:   '  :  

Name:   '  :  

Name:   '  :  
First  Aiders    
Name:   '  :  

Name:   '  :  

Name:   '  :  
 
If  the  site  Rescue  Team  is  unable  to  affect  a  rescue  within  5  minutes  the  Fire  &  
Rescue  Service  and  the  Ambulance  Service  are  to  be  called  on  –  999  or  112  (mobile)  
 
Local  Accident  &  Emergency  Hospital:   ':  
 
 
 
In  all  instances  inform  the  Office  of  the  situation    ':      
 
NB   Once  the  Rescue  Team  is  in  attendance  and  if  required,  a  nominated  person  is  to  
go  to  the  site  entrance  to  meet,  and  direct  the  emergency  services,  and  provide  the  
following  information:  
 
Which  floor/how  high  up  the  casualty  is:  

Operators’  condition  after  fall:  


 
 
 
Issue:  01   EHSC  Ref:  HSEF62/V1   Page  2  of  5  
©  European  Health  &  Safety  Consultants  Ltd  
A43  
                   WORK  AT  HEIGHT  RESCUE  PLAN  
 
Safety  of  Rescuers  (Pas  appropriate)  
 
Are  there  a  sufficient  number  of  Rescuers  available?   Yes  *    No  *  

Are  Operators  trained  competent  (&  in  date)  in  use  of  rescue  equipment?   Yes  *    No  *  

Is  rescue  equipment  selected  appropriate  for  nature  of  work?     Yes  *    No  *  

Have  assessments  been  made  of  anchor  points,  &  are  they  in  date  for   Yes  *    No  *  
test?  

Has  consideration  been  made  to  method  of  attaching  casualty?   Yes  *    No  *  
   

What  obstructions  are  in  the  way  of  reaching  the  suspended  Operator?  (Detail):  
 
 

How  will  rescuers  get  to  casualty?  (P  as  appropriate)    

Rescue  ladder                                                                *   Remote  rescue  kit                                                                                 *  


Keys  to  building  &  roof                                      *   Lift                                                                                       *  
Pull  casualty  in  through  window/balcony              *   Pull  casualty  up  through  floor/slab/roof                *  
Suspended  access  equipment                                            *   Climb/abseil  down  building/structure                 *  
Aerial  equipment  from  ground                                              *   Crane  man  basket                                                      *  
         
What  equipment  is  needed  to  ensure  rescue  within  5  minutes  in  order  to  minimize  
suspension  trauma?    (P  as  appropriate)    

Rescue  ladder                                                                                              *   Aerial  ladder  truck                                                                                *  


Remote  Rescue  Kit                                                                              *   Suspended  access  equipment                                          *  
Toxic  Shock  Kit                                                                                          *   Climbing/rope  rescue  system                                              *  
Safety  ropes                                                                                                    *   Crane  man  basket                                                                                *  
MEWP                                                                                                                      *   Stretcher                                                                                                           *  
First  Aid  Kit                                                                                                        *   Resuscitator                                                                                                   *  
       
 
 
 
 
 
 
Issue:  01   EHSC  Ref:  HSEF62/V1   Page  3  of  5  
©  European  Health  &  Safety  Consultants  Ltd  
A43  
                   WORK  AT  HEIGHT  RESCUE  PLAN  
 
If  Operative  is  injured  (P  as  appropriate)  
 
Can  casualty  still  be  rescued  within  5  minutes?     Yes  *    No  *  

Is  a  qualified  first  aider  present?     Yes  *    No  *  

Who  and  how  will  the  emergency  services  and  hospital  be  alerted?  (Detail):  
 
 
How  will  others  be  protected?  (P  as  appropriate)                                            
 
Assign  someone  to  direct  traffic                                                                                              
*   Set  up  barriers                                                                                   *  
 
How  will  Accident  scene  be  protected?    (P  as  appropriate)        
   
Prevent  further  injury  or  damage   *   Set  up  barriers   *  
Preserve  scene   *   Report  incident/event   *  
 
Other  Considerations  
 
Lone  working  precautions  (Detail):  
 
 

Unusual  features  of  building  structure  (Detail):  


 
 

Weather  Conditions  (Detail):  


 
 

Proximity  to  emergency  services/hospital  (Detail):  


 
 

Language  barriers  (agency/contract  staff)  (Detail):  


 
 
 
 
Issue:  01   EHSC  Ref:  HSEF62/V1   Page  4  of  5  
©  European  Health  &  Safety  Consultants  Ltd  
A43  
                   WORK  AT  HEIGHT  RESCUE  PLAN  
 
 
 
WORK  AT  HEIGHT  RESCUE  PLAN  PRODUCED  BY:  
 
Rescuer  in  Charge:  
 
Name  (print):   Position:  

Signature:   Date:  
 
 
 
APPROVAL  OF  WORK  AT  HEIGHT  RESCUE  PLAN:  
 
Work  at  Height  Supervisor:  
 
Name  (print):   Position:  

Signature:   Date:  
 
Authorising  Manager:  
 
Name  (print):   Position:  

Signature:   Date:  
 
 
 

Issue:  01   EHSC  Ref:  HSEF62/V1   Page  5  of  5  


©  European  Health  &  Safety  Consultants  Ltd  

You might also like