Hands-On Pole Climbing / Pole-Top Rescue Re-Certification

Course Description

This 1-day Hands-On course will Re-Certify "experienced climbers" on both Pole Climbing and Pole-Top Rescue. We will have the participants review the safe methods of pole climbing and Pole-Top Rescue previously learned. They will perform several exercises on the pole that would be used in day to day activities and required by OSHA as well as National Safety Standards.

The course will also include Pole Top Rescue, the method to safely and effectively retrieve an injured worker from a pole.

Upon completion of the course attendees will be Re-Certified in Pole Climbing and Pole-Top Rescue with up to date revisions and standards, trained in Pole Top Rescue and will have confidence in their climbing and rescue ability and be able to perform work functions more efficiently.

All SAFETY practices will be covered and must be followed during the training exercise.

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

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
Hands-On Experience and Comprehension will Produce and Insure Safety Quality In and Around your working Environment!

Target Audience

Experienced Climbers only.

Prerequisites

This course is for Experienced Climbers only. No new climbers will be Re-Certified in this course.

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. Perform Pole Top Rescue
• Methods for pole top rescue
• Obstacles On Poles
• Remove victim form pole
• Perform proper first aid
• And more…

Delivery Method

Instructor-Led with numerous Hands-On exercises and testing throughout the course.

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

Please have attendees bring their PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
-Boots
-Gloves
-HardhatHeadgear
-Long Sleeve Shirt
-ClimbersGaffs
-BeltHarness
and any other gear is welcome.

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.