16. Rescue and Emergency Services Flashcards
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16.1. Rescue procedures shall include, at a minimum:
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16.1.1. Personnel requirements.
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16.1.2. Contact information of appropriate emergency services.
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16.1.3. Provision to ensure arrival of emergency services at the appropriate location.;
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16.1.4. Required equipment and it location.
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16.1.5. Method(s) to ensure prompt rescue.
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16.2. Rescue procedures shall consider the level and experience of members of the work team.
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16.3. Recue procedures should utilize remote rescue system.
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16.4. Recue procedures should utilize rope systems with an appropriate backup system.
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16.4.1. In extenuating circumstances where a backup system impedes the ability to perform prompt rescue, single main systems may be utilized.
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16.5. Rescue procedures, including self-rescue, should be practiced at regular intervals and before the start of any work in situations that are unfamiliar to the work team.
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16.6. Rescues should be performed by rope access technicians.
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16.6.1. While a rescue service may be utilized, rope access technicians at the worksite are best suited for ensuring prompt rescue.
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16.7. Work team members shall perform or manage initial emergency care within the scope of their training.
