Fall Protection Rescue Planning Equipment and Training for

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

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

Fall Arrest and Rescue n n n Self-Rescue Assisted Rescue and Evacuation Planning for

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

Rescue Planning n n Planning for rescue is part of the total fall protection

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

Rescue Planning (continued) n The Role of Emergency Services Questions to be considered before

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

Rescue Equipment n Historical and current trends u u n Selecting the right equipment

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

Rescue Equipment Standards n NFPA 1983 (2006 edition) u u u n Synthetic fiber

Rescue Equipment Standards n NFPA 1983 (2006 edition) u u u n Synthetic fiber ropes Rescue harnesses Accessory equipment ANSI Z 359. 4 (proposed) u u u Rescue harnesses Rescue lanyards Anchorage connectors Descender devices Three-Way rescuers Rescue Hoists © MSA

Rescue Training n Training and Competency u n Training + Assessment = Competency ANSI

Rescue Training n Training and Competency u n Training + Assessment = Competency ANSI Z 359. 2 Training Requirements for Rescue u u “Authorized Rescuer” “Competent Rescuer” © MSA

Rescue Training (continued) n Practice, Practice u u u n Training as a team

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

Raising the Bar for Rescue Preparedness n n n Rescue is part of a

Raising the Bar for Rescue Preparedness n n n 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

Thank you for your participation! For further information, contact: Joseph Feldstein MSA Fall Protection

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