Unlike flat water, moving water presents a totally different and more deadly hazard. The force of moving water has to be experienced first hand to be believed. Factor into this equation common river features such as weirs, bridges and trees and you suddenly unearth numerous lethal obstacles to be trapped in, against or under. Any stretch of moving water under certain conditions can become particularly unforgiving, where common misconceptions and instinctive safety responses, such as the use of a rescue line, can prove fatal without carefully controlled training. RIG have designed the following programmes to respond to the specific demands of industry.

Moving Water Competent Person
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Managing Moving Water Safely

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MOVING WATER COMPETENT PERSON

Description

This entry level programme is an industry specific programme designed to train competent persons with the necessary knowledge, experience and technical training to implement safe systems of work when operating around the water margins. In addition, this programme covers the basics of safe rescue drills in the event of a moving water related incident.

This 1-day programme covers the following areas:

Basic hydrology, hydro-topography and hazard awareness  Moving water risk assessment and control measures  Selection, use, donning and maintenance of PPE and throwlines  Unplanned immersion drills  Basic bank side rescue options  Immediate incident management  Physiological responses to immersion and associated injuries

MANAGING MOVING WATER SAFELY

Description

Managing Moving Water Safely is an industry specific programme designed for managers and supervisors responsible for planning work around the water margins. The programme includes theoretical and practical instruction.

This 4 hour programme covers the following areas:

Basic hydrology, hydro-topography and hazard awareness Moving water risk assessment and control measures Implementing safe systems of work Selection, use and maintenance of PPE Physiological responses to immersion and associated injuries