WORKING AS A MEMBER OF A RESCUE & RECOVERY TEAM IN CONFINED SPACES REQUALIFICATION
Breaks for refreshments are included in this overall total
This training course will refresh candidates about being present as a member of a team for rescue and recovery of casualties from confined spaces should an emergency arise. Candidates will become part of a “rescue team” and will be expected to set up and check rescue equipment for use in an emergency and enter and work safely to recover a casualty from a confined space should an emergency arise. This will be achieved by a combination of theoretical and practical sessions.
Candidates to be well and fit enough to undertake work activity involving loading and transport of a casualty in a simulated confined space.
Candidates will learn how to:
- Oversee safety checks of the entry and rescue teams prior to commencing work activities
- Enter and exit confined spaces safely as part of a rescue and recovery team
- Use equipment and tools safely
- Follow procedures and work safely as a member of a rescue and recovery team
- Understand the principles of working as part of a rescue and recovery team
- Understand standard protocols for working in rescue and recovery teams
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This course is taught by highly experienced instructors. All our trainers have worked in hazardous environments – so they understand the issues and working conditions a delegate may face at work.
Many of our trainers are also real-life rescuers who have been part of emergency operations in the UK and around the world.
On successful completion of the course, candidates will receive an MRS Certificate.
Certification lasts for 3 years.
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There will be a maximum of 6 people on this course with an instructor to candidate ratio of 1:6.
How can I pay for this course?
If you book this course online, you can pay for the course by debit or credit card.
If you wish to pay via an invoice, please enquire about the course and our team will contact you to complete the booking.
What time does the course start and finish?
Courses start at 8.45am and finishes at about 3.30pm
Do I need to bring PPE?
Yes – all candidates are required to bring the following for practical exercises: • Hard hat • Overalls • Safety footwear • Gloves
Are there any other pre-requisites?
Yes - Those who wish to attend this course must have completed a High Risk Confined Spaces course and have a valid certificate. It is also advisory to have valid first aid qualification. Delegates must also be clean shaven as facial hair could prevent a good seal between the wearer’s face and the breathing apparatus mask.
What is included in the price?
Course materials, refreshments and a light lunch are provided.
How long does it take for certificates to arrive?
MRS certificates are emailed within a week of the course being completed.
When will I receive my course instructions?
Joining instructions are sent by email – which are usually received on the same day but always within 48 hours of booking.
Can I change my booking?
Yes - subject to our terms and conditions.
Is there parking?
Yes, free parking is available at all our UK training centres for course candidates.
I have been working with confined spaces for 22 years and this has been the most professional, useful and relevant course I have attended during that time. I will now be sending my team here in the future.
A well delivered course from a talented and knowledgeable instructor.
The course was full of knowledgeable facts about high-risk situations. The trainer, Steve, was very helpful in helping us understand, with a level of humour. Overall, very satisfactory. 10/10.
