Industrial Rescue Training - Northwest Indiana

Meets the requirements of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146 (Permit-required Confined Spaces)

Prerequisite: 8-Hr Confined Space Entry
Recommended: First Aid/CPR/AED Training

This comprehensive rescue training course is intended for personnel who serve as entrants into confined spaces for the purpose of rescuing downed entrants. This is an intensive hands-on course that will give the prospective rescuer the knowledge and skills to safely and effectively perform a rescue. Teamwork and team development skills are emphasized in all aspects of this course. The hands-on portion of the class will take place in a state-of-the-art rescue simulation practice field. After attending this course, participants will:

  • Understand the construction, usages, and limitations of various types of hardware and software such as ropes, webbing, carabiners, and pulleys
  • Demonstrate proficiency in tying and utilizing knots as appropriate
  • Demonstrate proficiency in configuring acceptable anchor points
  • Understand the dynamics of critical angles and forces involved
  • Demonstrate proficiency in constructing lowering systems
  • Demonstrate proficiency in constructing mechanical advantage systems for hauling, raising, and moving loads
  • Demonstrate proficiency in “patient packaging and handling techniques”
  • Be able to use and establish common communication procedures, team roles and responsibilities, including an incident command system
  • Display teamwork developed during group scenarios

Industrial Rescue Training Near Indiana

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