Hands-On Pole Climbing & Pole Top Rescue including: CPR/First Aid Certification

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

Putting New Hires Into Action
Safely and Effectively Ascend and Descend Wooden Poles
Learn the "3-Point Contact Free Hand" Method
Use Ladders on The Pole and At Mid-Span Using The Appropriate Ladder Securing Equipment
Hands-On Experience and Comprehension will produce Safety Quality Climbing
New Revisions and Standards
Safely and Effectively Ascend and Descend Wooden Poles
Perform Different Types of Work on Pole
Drive a Drivehook
Install Drop
Install Mid-Span Clamp
How to Properly Perform a Pole Top Rescue
CPR Basic First Aid Certification (receive your Cert-Card in Class)
Use Ladders on The Pole and At Mid-Span Using The Appropriate Ladder Securing Equipment
Hands-On Experience and Comprehension will Produce and Insure Safety Quality In and Around your working Environment!

Target Audience

Contractors, union craftsman, electricians, technicians, installers, splicers, LAN
managersadministrators, end-users, engineers, MIS managers, facilities managers and
technicians, architects and developers, systems engineers, telecom managers and technicians and anyone involved in Utility services and or Pole Climbing, Pole top rescue, CPRFirst Aid and Ladder Safety positions and support services.

Prerequisites

None.

Course Outline

Section 1. Safety

Climbing Gear Inspection

Fitting and inspection of belts

Personal Protection Equipment

Revisions and Standards

And more…

Section 2. Climbing and Working Methods

Three point contact method

Working positions on a pole

Drive a drivehook
Install mid-span clamp

Install a drop wire

And more…

Section 3. Fitting Climbing Gear

Body Belt

Climbers

Other Gear

And more…

Section 4. Pole Safety Inspection

Check Pole For Rot

Obstacles On Poles

Test out at the 12 foot level

Testing 12 foot level climbing and maneuvers

And more…

Section 5. Work Area Assessment

Fall Hazards

Pedestrian And Automotive Traffic

And more…

Section 6. Aerial Work Assignments

Using Hand Lines

Attaching Aerial Hardware

And more…

Section 7. Certification for First Aid & Pole Top Rescue

Scene assessment

Assessing airway, Breathing and circulation

Specific first aid problems

Control of bleeding

Shock management

Emergency moves

Ongoing assessment

And more…

Section 8. Perform Pole Top Rescue

Methods for pole top rescue

Obstacles On Poles

Remove victim form pole

Perform proper CPR/first aid

And more…

Section 9. Ladders

Carrying Ladders

Raising And Lowering Ladders

Placing And Securing Ladders At Poles

Placing And Securing Ladder At Mid-Span

Using Ladders

And more…

Section 10. Standards, Updates and Policies

Today's OSHA Updates

New and Revised Standards

Policies and Procedures

New Advances and Equipment

And more…

Delivery Method

Instructor-Led with numerous Hands-On labs and exercises.

Equipment Requirements
(This apply's to our hands-on courses only)

BTS always provides equipment to have a very successful Hands-On course. BTS also encourages all attendees to bring their own equipment to the course. This will provide attendees the opportunity to incorporate their own gear into the labs and gain valuable training using their specific equipment.

Course Length

5 Days