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Working at Heights: Specialized Rescue Trainings

Reach New Heights Safely

As a leader in health and safety training across Canada, our team of specialists provides specific training for working at heights in Ontario. Whether you work on communication towers or wind turbines, we have training designed for you and your teams.

We offer private training courses tailored to meet the specific needs of your working environment. Explore our various training courses and see the topics covered by selecting the one that interests you 👇

Our Top-Tier Courses:

  • Communication Tower Rescue Training
  • Tower Crane and Construction Rescue Training
  • Wind Turbine Rescue Training

What Makes SPI Your Top Choice for Safety?


Expert-Led Training Programs

Our working at heights rescue training courses are led by industry experts with years of experience


Regulatory Compliance

We provide up-to-date training that ensures your team meets all relevant occupational health and safety regulations


Customized Solutions

Our training programs are tailored to address the specific needs of your organization, ensuring that your team is well-prepared for any situation


Enhanced Safety Protocols

We emphasize practical, hands-on training to equip your employees with the skills they need to safely rescue workers at heights

3 Specialized Trainings

Communication Tower Rescue Training

Gain the knowledge required to perform a communication tower rescue, whether on a self-supporting tower or a guyed tower. Learn the essential skills needed for any rescue situation you might encounter.

Tower Crane and Construction Rescue Training

Acquire the knowledge to perform tower crane and construction rescues. By the end of this course, you’ll be able to demonstrate how to set up and dismantle rescue systems for typical rescues from a tower crane and for suspended casualties on a construction site.

Wind Turbine Generator Rescue Training

Equip your rescue team members with the procedures and duties for equipment setup and dismantling during rescues in or on a wind turbine.

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Communication Tower Training

Course Description and Goals

This course will provide the learner with the required knowledge to perform a communication tower rescue. Whether it be a self-supporting tower or even a guyed tower, we will show you the necessary skills needed to perform any rescue you may encounter.

Each participant will be required to pass a written test with a minimum of 75%, be familiar with all equipment, rigging, and related equipment, and demonstrate their ability to perform a daily inspection.

A complete understanding of the workings of the descent system must be demonstrated and the ability to instruct workers in the correct procedures using the descent system.

📋 Topics Covered

  • Legislation (OH&S, CSA)
  • Hazards identification and assessment
  • Rescue requirements
  • Roles and responsibilities
  • Inspection of all related equipment
  • Identify proper anchor points
  • Proper use of PPE
  • Rescue techniques using the applicable descent device
  • Patient packaging
  • Trauma mitigation
  • Refresher of fall-related federal and provincial legislation

Course Length

16 Hours (2 days)

Maximum per Group

8 participants

Validity of Certification

2 Years

Prerequisite

Valid standard first aid course and CPR

Valid fall protection training (CPO approved if applicable)

Tower Crane & Construction Rescue Training

Course Description and Goals

This course will provide the learner with the required knowledge to perform a tower crane and construction rescue. At the end of this course, you will be able to demonstrate how to set up and dismantle rescue systems used in typical rescues from a tower crane and/or suspended casualties on a construction site.

Each participant will be required to pass a written test with a minimum of 75%, be familiar with all equipment, rigging, and related equipment, and demonstrate their ability to perform a daily inspection.

A complete understanding of the workings of the descent system must be demonstrated and the ability to instruct workers in the correct procedures using the descent system.

📋 Topics Covered

  • Legislation (OH&S, CSA)
  • Hazards Identification and assessment
  • Rescue requirements
  •  Roles and responsibilities
  •  Inspection of all related equipment
  •  Identify proper anchor points
  • Proper use of PPE
  •  Refresher of fall-related federal and provincial legislation
  • Rescue techniques using the applicable descent device
        • Crane
        • Construction – suspended casualty (ie. worker fallen off leading edge)
  •  Patient packaging
  • Trauma mitigation

Course Length

16 Hours (2 days)

Maximum per Group

8 participants

Validity of Certification

2 Years

Prerequisite

Valid standard first aid course and CPR

Valid fall protection training (CPO approved if applicable)

Wind Turbine Rescue Training

Course Description and Goals

This course will provide rescue team members with equipment setup, dismantling procedures, and duties during rescues while working in or on a wind turbine.

Each participant will be required to pass a written test with a minimum of 75%, be familiar with all equipment, rigging, and related equipment, and demonstrate their ability to perform a daily inspection. A complete understanding of the workings of the descent system must be demonstrated and the ability to instruct workers in the correct procedures using the descent system.

📋 Topics Covered

  •  Legislation (OH&S, CSA)
  •  Hazards identification and assessment
  •  Rescue requirements
  •  Roles and responsibilities
  •  Inspection of all related equipment
  •  Identify proper anchor points
  • Proper use of PPE
  •  Refresher of fall-related federal and provincial legislation
  •  Rescue techniques using the applicable descent device
    •  Hub rescue
    •  Nacelle rescue (on top, within)
  •  Monopole rescue
  •  Patient packaging
  • Trauma mitigation

Course Length

16 Hours (2 days)

Maximum per Group

8 participants

Validity of Certification

2 Years

Prerequisite

Valid standard first aid course and CPR

Valid fall protection training (CPO approved if applicable)

Is Your Workplace Really Safe?

Our 360 offer is the perfect solution for you!

Identify the risk

Hazard identification

Risk assessment

Job hazard analysis

Safety audit

Control the risk

Consulting

Engineering

Safety programs

Safe work procedures

Train the workers

Hands-on training

Classroom training

Online training

Equip the workers

Purchase (PPE)

Rental

Ensure equipment compliance

Inspection

Maintenance

Recertification

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