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COMPETENT TOWER CLIMBER AND RESCUER

COURSE SCOPE
This course is a comprehensive tower climbing safety program based upon the requirements of the OSHA, ANSI, and NATE CTS standards. The course involves a high degree of hands-on scenarios and will require workers to actively participate in rescue operations. Students utilize pre-engineered rescue equipment and rescue techniques for safe and efficient rescues.

TIME: 2 Days (16 hours)

COURSE TOPICS

  • Regulations
  • Anchorage/Anchorage Connectors
  • Snap Hooks and D-Rings
  • Carabiners
  • Full Body Harness
  • Energy Absorbing Lanyards
  • Work Positioning Lanyards
  • Self-Retracting Lifelines
  • Vertical Lifelines and Rope Grabs
  • Ladder Climbing Systems
  • Horizontal Lifelines
  • Knots
  • Climbing Techniques
  • Pre-Climb Checklists
  • Rescue
  • Controlled Descent
  • Inspection, Care, and Maintenance
  • Examination

COST: TBD

PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT

  • Harness, Positioning Device, Double Lanyards, Helmet, Gloves
Rescue training