Aerial Rescue Refresher

Aerial Rescue Refresher

Date: 4th April 2022

Location: TBC

• Access a tree using rope and harness and aerial tree rescue operations
• Understand legislation in relation to tree climbing
• Identify a range of P.P.E appropriate to work positioning systems
• Tie, dress and set a range of tree climbing knots
• Identify hazards and manage the associated risks
• Carry out visual tree inspection
• Carry out a pre-use inspection of tree climbing equipment
• Choose appropriate anchor points
• Use techniques for safe and efficient ascent and descent
• Understand the duties of a competent grounds person
• Establish safe and comfortable work positions
• Use climbing irons (spikes) safely and efficiently
• Carry out a variety of aerial rescue techniques
• Store climbing equipment appropriately