Confined space rescue is one of the most dangerous procedures that a rescue worker can perform. Those who perform confined space rescue must undergo a great deal of training and have that training constantly updated. An important part of the training involves use of the Stokes basket. A Stokes basket is a litter that is used to move a person who needs to be rescued. Unlike and ordinary litter, a Stokes basket is widened at the sides so that the arms of the victim can be placed at his or her sides instead of on the chest. It also has raised sides to keep the victim from rolling out. The victim...

Rope Rescue Tech – The Water Knot Rope Rescue Tech – The water knot is used to turn a flat webbing rope into a useable anchor point. Rope Rescue Tech – Start off with a overhand knot. Making sure to keep all the webbing as flat as possible. Rope Rescue Tech – Any kinks will degrade the knot of strength. Rope Rescue Tech – Take the opposite tail end and go into the perpendicular side of the knot itself. Rope Rescue Tech – Begin to trace opposite of the trail end. Rope Rescue Tech – Make sure to pull enough so both ends match at the end. Also keeping...

Advanced Technology Services was cited for six serious safety violations with penalties of $30,800 for allowing unguarded, open-sided platforms to not have handrails; not providing a landing platform for ladders when employees had to step a distance greater than 12 inches; failing to provide an evaluation of confined space rescue and emergency services; having disconnect switches that were not marked with their purpose; and blocking disconnect switches in the tool room. “This inspection identified a range of safety and health deficiencies that need to be addressed by the employers in...

Rope Rescue Tech – The Square knot Rope Rescue Tech – The square knot looks very similar to the overhand knot, but the square knot has a particular look to it. Rope Rescue Tech – Take two loose ends and place the left side over the right side. Rope Rescue Tech – Then you will do the exact opposite, right side over left side. Rope Rescue Tech – It will have a distinctive look to it of two loops binding into each other. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this...

A heavily intoxicated man fell 20 feet down a cliff and had to be rescued. It took six rescuers to pull him up the cliff to safety. From there he was transferred to a hospital, with serious injuries he sustained during the fall. Full story at: http://www.bclocalnews.com/vancouver_island_south/goldstreamgazette/news/125461823.html Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post