What to Expect from a Rescue Plan by REAX
What is a Rescue Plan?
A Rescue Plan for Work at Height or Confined Space is a pre-planned strategy designed to minimise the risk of injury or death in emergency situations. At REAX, we specialize in creating site-specific rescue plans tailored for various industries including industrial plants, wind energy, telecommunications, construction, and utility sectors. These plans are essential for mitigating property damage and ensuring that emergency services are quickly notified.
Why is Rescue Planning Critical?
Rescue planning ensures a rapid, effective response during emergencies. A well-prepared Rescue Plan allows emergency responders to quickly evaluate the situation, allocate resources effectively, and minimize damage. REAX’s Rescue Plans are designed to support your risk assessments and provide a safe method of rescue for workers at height or in confined spaces, reducing the risk of injury in emergencies.
What Will REAX Do?
After deciding you need a Rescue Plan (which is a legal requirement under the Health & Safety Executive (HSE)), REAX will arrange a consultation to assess your site's specific needs. This includes evaluating working at height or confined space entry procedures, and addressing any uncertainties, particularly with confined space classifications. After the consultation, a tailored Rescue Plan will be developed, specific to your premises, to ensure optimal safety and compliance.
How Long Does It Take to Receive the Rescue Plan?
The duration depends on the size of the site and the complexity of the work at height or confined space planning. Typically, it takes about 2-3 weeks. Further discussions may be required to finalize the details, ensuring the plan meets all site-specific requirements.
What's Included in the Rescue Plan?
A Rescue Plan from REAX contains a number of key documents:
- Confined Space Risk Assessment: Covers safe entry and exit procedures and any potential rescue scenarios.
- Work at Height Risk Assessment: Details the safety measures for climbers, including any rescue elements.
- Confined Space Method Statement: Outlines how to safely work in confined spaces, covering ongoing hazard perception and rescue protocols.
- Work at Height Method Statement: Denotes the safest access methods and rescue procedures while performing tasks at height.
These documents (RAMS – Risk Assessments & Method Statements) are based on Work at Height Regulations 2005 and Confined Space Regulations 1997 and complement your existing safety systems.
Site-Specific Rescue Plans
A key feature of REAX’s Rescue Plans is the Site-Specific Rescue Plan, which provides crucial information for the rescue controller in case of an emergency. It includes site-specific details such as emergency contact information, equipment on site, and nearby medical facilities, ensuring rapid and effective action in an emergency.
The rescue plan is tailored to account for variables like work site location, task specifics, and personnel involved, ensuring every aspect of the rescue process is covered.
Detailed Rationale
The rationale included in your Rescue Plan outlines current regulations and highlights specific risks and areas of interest at your site. This section will also address hazards such as working at height and confined space classifications, ensuring that your site complies with legal safety standards.
How Will the Workforce Be Prepared?
To ensure your team is fully equipped to handle emergency situations and rescue, REAX provides a training needs analysis based on the site visit findings. The training courses required for both access and rescue to these areas can then be booked. These include rescue awareness, high-risk confined space rescue, and work at height rescue training. After completing these courses, your team will have the knowledge and skills necessary to carry out rescues safely and effectively.
What Equipment Will Be Required?
During the Rescue Planning process, REAX will also help you compile a list of necessary rescue equipment. Candidates in training often gravitate toward specific equipment, and REAX can recommend the most suitable gear for your site. Once your plan is finalised, REAX can train your team on this equipment and supply all the equipment needed to ensure your site is fully equipped for any emergency situation.
By focusing on Rescue Plan Development, Work at Height Rescue Plans, and Confined Space Rescue Plans, REAX ensures that every safety plan is custom-tailored to your business needs, improving response times and reducing risks. Let REAX help protect your team and your site with a comprehensive rescue strategy designed to meet your specific needs.
Looking after your kit
Even the best kit needs regular inspection and servicing. we have a team of fully trained PPE inspectors who can take the worry out of the process. Our servicing team are fully certified to carry out the servicing requirements for many of the leading rescue devices currently on the market.
