Course Description:
This 5-day course will have the participants learn and certify the safe methods of pole climbing, pole top rescue and CPRFirst Aid. They will perform multiple Hands-On exercises that would be used in day to day activities, in real-world situations.
The course will also include Pole Top Rescue, the method to safely and effectively retrieve an injured worker from a pole. Not only will they learn how retrieve an injured worker but be able to administer CPRfirst aid once on the ground.
Upon completion of the course attendees will be Certified in CPR and Basic First Aid. Plus they will have been certified in Pole Climbing with up to date revisions and standards, trained in Pole Top Rescue and will be more confidence in their climbing ability and be able to perform work functions more efficiently.
Attendees will also learn safe ladder handling practices. This will include the proper techniques of carrying and positioning the ladder, securing the ladder to the pole and mid-span setup.
All SAFETY practices will be covered and must be followed during the training exercises.
If Company permits, (which is recommended and mandatory for BTS Certification)
A Live Video will be taken of each student at the 6, 12, and 18-foot heights. This will ensure that the attendees are using proper techniques, safety parameters and effectively ascending and descending wooden poles using pole climbing gaffs and associated equipment.
A master copy of this video will be filled at BTS headquarters. BTS, as an added benefit, will issue a Username and Password to access the completion videos on our BTS secured video server. This provides easy access to every video for student company evaluations, company reviews and any legality issues where this video may be required. PROOF IS PROTECTON !
Note This course is physically demanding. Students must earn at least 70 of the competency points to become certified in this course.
Students Will Learn:
Course Length:
5 Days
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