RIG Systems provide a comprehensive portfolio of safety & rescue training programmes for the Fire & Rescue Services. Our training programmes are externally validated by the Royal Yachting Association (RYA), the Industrial Rope Access Trade Association (IRATA) and the International Rescue Instructors Authority (IRIA).

HEIGHT RELATED RESCUE

SHACS Level 1 Operator SHACS Level 2 Operator SHACS Level 1 and 2 Instructor Rope Work Operator Rope Work Technician Rope Work Instructor Vertical Shaft Rescue Fall Protection Equipment Competent Persons Bolt Installation Technician

SWIFTWATER AND FLOOD RESCUE

Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Awareness Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Operator Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Technician Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Instructor Swiftwater Crossover Programme for Rope Teams Swiftwater & Flood ERB Competent Crew Swiftwater Boat Handling Technician Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Supervisory Officer

MEDICAL TRAINING

HSE licensed First Aid at Work Intermediate Life Support

INTEGRATED RESCUE PORTFOLIO
RIG's Integrated Rescue Training Portfolio embraces the crossover with other rescue disciplines such as confined space rescue, USAR and rescue from height. This ensures consistency with rescue methodologies, compatibility with existing rescue equipment resources and operational realism. Instructor level programmes are accompanied by a sophisticated range of support material including multi-media presentations, risk control processes, audit systems and continual professional development training.



RIG Systems have developed a three layer approach to rope rescue. Safety at Height and Confined Spaces (SHACS) Level 1 and 2 are non-specialist team based rope rescue qualifications suitable for multi-skilled Wholetime and Retained Firefighters. The Ropework suite of programmes is our Level 3 (specialist) capability and includes complex casualty transportation and roped access techniques. The IRIA modular approach facilitates considerable flexibility enabling Rig to tailor courses to a client's exact specifications and to recognise previous training and experience.

SHACS LEVEL 1 OPERATOR

Description

Many Fire and Rescue Services have or are in the process of equipping their Firefighters with basic height related Personal Protective Equipment. SHACS Level 1, is the basic level of training developing proficiency in establishing work restraint, limited life-lining and fall arrest systems. This entry level training programme is suitable for initial or continuation Wholetime and Retained training. As is common to all RIG programmes, the syllabus is sufficiently flexible to accommodate an organisation's existing working at height infrastructure, technology and protocols.

This 2-day programme covers the following areas:

Personal Protective Equipment visual and tactile pre-use checks. Correct donning, doffing and maintenance of PPE. Use of work restraint and fall arrest systems. Basic rigging and life-lining. Roof working. Incident Command System.

SHACS LEVEL 1 & 2 INSTRUCTOR

Description

The SHACS Level 1 & 2 Instructor programme trains Agency Trainers to certify their Level 1 and 2 Operators internally thereby establishing a self sufficient training system. Attendees must be experienced trainers and have completed 40 logged training hours post successful completion of the SHACS L1 and 2 programme.

This 4-day programme covers the following areas:

UK height related health and safety legislation. Facility and activity risk assessment and control. SHACS training and assessment systems. Advanced rigging and rescue. Administration and record keeping.

ROPE WORK OPERATOR

Description

This roped access and advanced rescue programme forms the basis of RIG's Level 3 capability. It includes more advanced team based rescues including difficult edge transitions, mid-stance scoops and Pike'n'Pivots. In addition, the course includes specially adapted roped access techniques which are compliant with BS 7985:2002 British Standards for Industrial Roped Access and suitable for rescue. This programme is a significant extension of the SHACS capability and is suitable for members of specialist roped rescue teams.

This 5-day programme covers the following areas:

Incident SIZE UP. Roped access techniques. Stretcher based rescue systems including Taglines, Guiding Lines and High Lines. Simple and compound pulley systems. Casualty packaging using flexible and rigid stretchers.

ROPE WORK TECHNICIAN (SUPERVISOR)

Description

Roped access and rescue tasks should have a dedicated supervisor competent to rig, implement safe systems of work and provide a rescue capability. This specially adapted programme for the Fire and Rescue Services is designed to build upon the Operations level developing proficient technicians skilled in the management of vertical rescue related incidents.

This 5-day programme covers the following areas:

Height related health and safety. Rapid rigging and incident control. T-R-A-P-I and L-A-S-E-T systems. Advanced rigging using the 4 Question Technique. Confined Space Multi Level Rescue (with or without BA). Rigging problems including knot passing and main line failure recoveries. The programme is based on BS 7985:2002 Code of Practice for the Use of Roped Access Methods for Industrial Purposes and is accredited by IRIA.

ROPE WORK INSTRUCTOR

Description

For those seeking to develop an internal capability, RIG provide instructor level programmes which develop proficient instructors skilled to deliver training and assessment to the Operations level.

This 5-day programme covers the following areas:

UK height related health and safety legislation. Facility and activity risk assessment and control. Rope-Work training and assessment. Advanced rigging and rescue including the Kootenhay High Line System. Administration and record keeping. Site surveys and capability audits.

VERTICAL SHAFT RESCUE

Description

This programme is an additional module for the Rope Work operators and beyond. The course covers the specific principles of a vertical shaft rescue including high angle access into confined spaces and traverse systems. This programme is designed to bridge the gap between Urban Search and Rescue, Confined Space Rescue and Rope Rescue. RIG's training facilities include a 50m tri-level mine shaft, a 20m pumping chamber and a purpose built collapsed structure.

This 3 day programme covers the following areas:

Confined Space legislation and risk assessment. Atmosphere measurement. Use of Tripod / Quodpod. Establishment of appropriate anchors. Releasable deviation and advanced hoisting systems. Casualty packaging using rigid and flexible litter systems. Protocols for working remotely in atmospheres dangerous to life and health.

FALL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT COMPETENT PERSON

Description

The Working at Height Regulations 2005, Personal Protective Equipment Regulations 1992, the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 and the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER), all stipulate the requirement for periodic equipment inspections carried out by competent persons. LOLER, the most prescriptive inspection related legislation, stipulates "Thorough Examinations" must be undertaken every 6 months by a competent person and the results must be recorded and held for 2 years. In addition, "Inspections" should be carried out by a competent person every time the equipment is subjected to abnormal circumstances such as overloading or contamination. The Fall Protection Equipment Competent Person is a stand alone programme designed to train equipment custodians to Thoroughly Examine and Inspect all items of PPE used by their organisation.

This 2-day programme covers the following areas:

Height related health and safety. Equipment mechanisms of failure. Fall protection systems. Selection and use of PPE and Lifting Equipment. Inspecting and examining Fall Protection Equipment. Equipment management systems and record keeping. Equipment repair and disposal.

BOLT INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN

Description

For many work at height tasks, the location of existing structural anchors are unsuitable. Installing and testing safety harness bolts either for PPE (Fall Arrest) or work positioning is quick, cost effective and low impact. When installing bolts that conform to BS EN 795 A1, technicians must be competent in accordance with BS 7883.

This 1-day programme covers the following areas:

Height related health and safety. Selection and use of bolt installation work equipment. Anchor selection. Chemical bolt placement and installation. Mechanical bolt placement and installation. Testing procedures and recording requirements.

RIG also provide a bolt installation and testing service installing anchors to BS EN 7883 and undertaking pullout tests for mechanical and chemical anchors up to 100kN.

The UK Fire Service demands a flexible and operationally relevant swiftwater rescue training syllabus that recognises the additional hazards and environments that Rescue Technicians now face. The SFRT programme was developed by Jim Segerstrom (the founder of Rescue3), taking as core principles :-