Fall-Arrest Emergency Rescue Plan Template
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1Fall-Arrest Rescue
Fall protection must include an emergency rescue plan. How will you rescue a worker who has fallen and is
suspended in a fall-arrest system? Answering some basic questions can help in developing a rescue plan.
If a worker’s fall is arrested...
1. Will someone see it happen?
6. What rescue equipment is needed?
J Co-workers
J Ladder
J Other trades
J Rolling scaffold
J Plant personnel
J Suspended access equipment
J Public
J Ropes
J Aerial ladder truck
2. How will the worker call for help?
J Boom truck or scissor lift
J Voice
J Climbing/rappelling equipment
J Whistle
J First aid kit
J Cell phone
J Telephone
7. What if the worker is injured?
J Rescue within 15 minutes
3. Who will the worker call?
J Qualified first-aider
J Nearest co-worker
J Emergency services notified
J Supervisor/employer
J Hospital alerted
J Building superintendent
J 911 where available
8. How will the public be protected?
J Fire department/ambulance
J Assign someone to direct traffic
4. Is information available?
J Set up barriers
J Emergency phone numbers
9. How will the accident scene be protected?
J Site address
J Prevent further injury or damage
J Directions and access for fire truck or other
J Set up barriers
emergency services
J Preserve wreckage
J Which floor/how high up
J Aid investigation later
J Worker’s condition after fall
5. How will rescue workers get to worker?
10. Are there other considerations?
J Ladder
J Working alone
J Keys to building and roof
J Language barrier
J Elevator
J Unusual features of building/structure
J Pull worker in through window or balcony
J Wind
J Pull worker up to roof
J Other hazards
J Climb/rappel down the building/structure
J No 911 in area
J Aerial equipment from ground
J No emergency services nearby
J Suspended access equipment
J Distance from high rescue teams
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