Leading Edge Rescue Brochure

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04 WHY DO WE NEED RESCUE?

12 TRAINING CENTRE

18 TRAINING

20............................................Rescue Methods

22.....................Which Course Do I Need?

24...................................Course Précis

30.......................Prices & Booking

32 EQUIPMENT

34..........Rescue Systems

43............Accessories

C O N T E N T S

All courses follow acts, regulations,

HSE approved codes of practise and

guidance from:

Work At Height Regulations 2005 SI

as amended by the Work At Height Regulations

2007 SI 2007/114

BS 8437:2005 + A1:2012

Code of practise for selection, use and maintenance of

personal fall protection systems and equipment for use in the

workplace

BS 8454:2006

Code of practise for the delivery of training and education for work at

height and rescue.

Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Working At Height Guidance

INDG401 (Rev. 2) Published 01/14

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Our duties. Legal. Moral.For those of us who work at height fall hazards are a necessary evil. It

also means we have a duty — not just to ourselves, but to others. For

employers it means making the correct provisions for the workforce. For

operatives it means working safely and acting quickly in an emergency.

But that’s only half the story. Because our moral duties are enforced by

our legal ones: the WAH Regulations 2005 and British Standard 8437.

So we need height rescue not just to protect our workforce, but to satisy

the law.

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SatisfyThe Law

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Training.Equipment. Duties fulfilled.Fulfilling your legal and moral duties requires two things: training and

equipment. For height rescue that means selecting appropriate recovery

systems and giving workers the skills to operate them. But because

training and equipment are intimately linked, we believe they should go

hand in hand. So by manufacturing our own equipment and developing

our courses around that equipment, Leading Edge offer the safest,

simplest way to gain adequate rescue provision.

H O W D O I F U L F I L M Y D U T I E S ?

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20% face death within10 minutes...After a fall the body goes through several stages of physical distress.

These are a group of conditions known as Suspension Intolerance and

Reflow Syndrome. Their effects can be devastating. So much so in fact

that 20% of all fall casualties are presumed dead within 10 minutes. And

for everyone else? Within the hour.

W H A T H A P P E N S I F I F A L L?

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Casualty FallsUnconscious

Fall Occurs

Brain beginsto shutdown

IrreversableBrain Damage

Death

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999?There’s no time to wait!We’ve learnt that fatalities can occur within 10 minutes of a fall. But the

truth is it only takes 5 minutes for irreversible brain damage to occur. So

while it’s an testament to our emergency services that they’re able to

arrive within 8 minutes of being notified, for us that’s already too late. By

being prepared to act immediately you’ll not only save a life, but halt a

lifetime of difficulty and hardship for the casualty and their family.

C A N ’ T W E J U S T C A L L E M E R G E N C Y S E R V I C E S ?

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TRAINING CENTRE

Your dedicated height rescue facility.

Learning to work at height in The Training Centre isn’t just easier

— it’s better. It brings students and instructors together in an

impeccably safe setting, and gives them the resources to solve

even the toughest rescue access challenge. Simply put, training

here gives you more. More time. More skills. More answers. More

confidence. And ultimately, more safety.

LOCATION:

Leading EdgeUnit 8 Glendmore Business ParkAerodrome RoadGosportHampshirePO13 0FJ

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Learning height rescue in The Training Centre isn’t just easier — it’s

better. It brings students and instructors together in an impeccably safe

setting, and gives them the resources to solve even the toughest rescue

challenge. Simply put, training here gives you more. More time. More

skills. More answers. More confidence. And ultimately, more safety.

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Live Rescue.Real Experience.An effective rescue saves lives, but it takes real practise. The Rescue

Training Centre is built for that very purpose. And not only can you use

every rescue system and deploy them at floor, waist and head height but

there’s two live edges — that means we can run two groups in tandem,

so you gain twice the time and twice the practise.

H O R I Z O N T A L R E S C U E T R A I N I N G

Advanced Towers. Effortless Rescue.This is no ordinary tower system. It’s a 7m multi-level, multi-storey hybrid

training tower, reinforced with scaffolding. It’s anchored to the building

and complete with structural fall-arrest anchorage, an overhead i-beam

and a multitude of safe access points. That’s a lot of complexity brought

together for a sole purpose — to make vertical rescue training as simple

and effective as possible.

V E R T I C A LR E S C U E T R A I N I N G

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Vertical Rescue. In a safe, controlled environment.Excavations, lift shafts, confined spaces, man holes... They all mean one

thing in a fall: vertical rescue. You need to act quickly, and you need to

get it right. The problem is it’s nearly impossible to gain sufficient training

on site. But in the Rescue Training Centre we’ve created a controlled

environment. So you can anchor safely to our advanced multi-storey,

twin tower system and master raising and lowering casualties to safety

— with weighted mannequins, winches and descenders.

V E R T I C A L R E S C U E T R A I N I N G

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TRAINING Get the skills to recover a fall casualty.

Quickly. Effieciently. Safely.

From the begining we aimed to create the first truly

comprehensive rescue training solution. One that helps you

recover a fall casualty from any situation — no matter where

you work, or what fall protection system you use.

What’s great about our rescue training is that it puts

you in control over what you learn. It adapts to give

you complete theoretical and practical training on

the Leading Edge rescue equipment you need. And

once complete, we guarantee your team will have

the ability to recover a conscious or unconscious

casualty in under 5 minutes.

ID’s & cert i f icat ion val id for 3 years.

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The height rescue course provides dedicated training for three types of

rescue system. Together they allow the safe recovery of a fall casualty in

any situation using the raising, lowering or combined raising and lowering

methods. But the course is far from generic. You choose which one you

want—or all three—and your training focuses comprehensively on your

chosen method/s, wasting no valuable time on things you’ll never need.

RESCUE METHODS

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HAULRaising Method

When lower floors are obstructed, glazed or high-rise,

the haul system allows an unconscious fall casualty

to be raised back to the area from which they fell.

Though highly effective, its pulling mechanism

requires a minimum of five people to conduct a safe

and speedy recovery.

DESCENTLowering Method

Execute the recovery of a conscious or unconscious

fall casualty by lowering them safely to the ground or

a lower floor. Requiring only one person to operate

makes descent a quick and easy method of rescue,

however it is only suitable for applications where

there are no obstructions or restrictions beneath the

floor from which the casualty fell, i.e. it’s safe to lower!

WINCHRaising & Lowering Method

The winch system combines the benefit of both

haul and descent in one simple device to ensure

maximum safety for all situations. The winch is not

only easy to deploy but requires only one person to

affect a speedy rescue by either lowering or raising

the casualty to safety.

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Does a lower level obstruction

prevent lowering a casualty?

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Do you want a rescue system that

can be operated by one person?

Single MethodRescue Course

HAUL WINCH DESCENT



Multi MethodRescue Course

Do you work on multiple sites &

locations?

Do you regularly work at height?

W H I C H C O U R S E D O I N E E D ?

Still unsure what you need? Sit the Multi Method rescue course and discover how to implement the right system for your scope of work, level of access and personnel.

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MULTI METHODRescue Course

SINGLE METHODRescue Course

“Learn every rescue method during 8 hours of training with 1½ hours of theory and 6 hours of practical exercises — recommended for management.”

“Learn your choice of Winch, Descent or Haul system during 5 hours of training with 1 hour of theory and 3½ hours of practical exercises — ideal for general operatives.”

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With the Leading Edge Height Rescue Course comes a whole new way

to learn rescue. At its heart is a series of massively hands on practical

exercises and drills — because repeat practice is the key to effective

rescue under pressure. It gives you the confidence to remain calm

and the skills to rig, deploy and operate rescue systems for the swift

recovery of a fall casualty — ensuring yourselves and the casualty are

kept safe from additional risk at all times.

Overview

SINGLE METHOD

5h 8h

MULTI METHOD

Course

Précis

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• Rigging, deploying & operating rescue systems

• Harness refresher training

• Suspension Intolerance & Reflow Syndrome

• WAH Regulations & British Standard

• Self-recovery with rescue ladders & rescue steps

• Immobilized conscious & unconscious casualty recovery

• Recovery from different fall protection systems

• Horizontal & vertical recovery scenarios

• Post-fall first aid procedures

• Inspection, packing & storage of equipment

• HSE best practice’s

• Rescue planning

• Equipment selection & identification

• Timed practical drill exercises

In a Nutshell

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Your workplace access and egress determines the type of rescue you

can perform. So the course integrates three different yet powerful

rescue method options: Winch, Haul and Descent. Together they enable

recovery from any situation by raising or lowering a casualty to safety.

You choose which method you need to learn — or all three if required!

Pick one and you’ll receive 5 hours of tuition, hyper-focussed on the

rescue techniques associated with your chosen method — and none

of the fluffy stuff that isn’t! Choose all three and you’ll gain an extra

three hours to not only operate additional devices, but discover how to

select the right ones for your scope of work, anchorage configuration,

level of access and personnel — a perfect option for supervisors and

management.

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It only takes five minutes for the onset of suspension intolerance to

change a life forever. Venous pooling, orthostatic intolerance, vascular

shock — learning how these devastating conditions affect a fall casualty

underpins the need for a suitable rescue plan. And that’s where your

theory session culminates. But to begin with we’ll look at some eye-

opening statistics that reveal why we need height rescue and walk you

through the legislation in place to protect those working at height.

We’ll then refamiliarise you with wearing a full body harness and provide

one to each of you to practice donning, with best practice demonstrated

along the way — so you’re safe when it comes to the practical! Finally

we’ll explore the types of rescue equipment available and their uses for

recovery based on their suitability and performance capabilities. This

section also includes the process and frequency of equipment inspection,

as well as anchorage considerations you will commonly encounter.

The rest of the day includes a series of invaluable practical scenarios.

You’ll conduct repeated self and assisted recoveries—in vertical and

horizontal rigged positions—from a variety of fall protection equipment

with full-weight manikins. This gives you total competence with your

chosen rescue system/s. And to test you are able to recover a casualty in

a timely manner, the course rounds off with a 5-minute rescue challenge,

in which you’ll compete—individually or in teams—for the fastest, safest

recovery.

On The Day

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Course Programme

T H E O R Y M O D U L E S

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P R A C T I C A L E X E R C I S E S

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Our pricing is scaled to give you the best deal for your class size.

And don’t forget that by training in-house you’ll not only gain the

benefit of a specially designed rescue facility but save yourself

25%! We also offer open-enrolment at The Training Centre every

month. It’s priced per person and anyone can come along — perfect

for small teams or individuals who need cost affective certification.

So if you’re ready to book a course, buy some equipment or simply

get some advice, call now. We’re here to help.

PRICES &BOOKING

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S INGLE METHODRescue Course

MULTI METHODRescue Course

Call now:

01329 550121

HALF DAY

FULL DAY

Please specify Winch, Haul or Descent system when booking a single method course.

CLASS SIZE IN-HOUSE ON-SITE

OPEN ENROLMENT £135pp N/A

1 TO 5 PERSONS £595 £795

6 TO 10 PERSONS £795 £1060

CLASS SIZE IN-HOUSE ON-SITE

OPEN ENROLMENT £175pp N/A

1 TO 5 PERSONS £795 £1060

6 TO 10 PERSONS £1060 £1410

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EQUIPMENT Instantly recover conscious or unconscious

fall casualties. However you work.

Whatever your restrictions.

Finding the right equipment is the final step to fulfilling

your rescue provision. Not only are our rescue systems

designed, engineered and tested to withstand the

riggors of harsh environments, but they’re hand made

in the UK by our own team in our own factory. And

that’s how we guarantee the highest standards of

safety critical production.

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SYSTEMSRescue systems are basic devices that facilitate the recovery of a fall casualty. These are the most economic options if you have limited exposure and are ideal for task specific use.

KITSKits are your total rescue solution. They contain everything you’ll need to conduct rescue in a transportable fast access rescue rucksack. Besides an edge roller that protects your rope and allows the kit to be used for regular practise, the biggest addition is a quick-deploy ladder, which in most cases allows a conscious casualty to perform a fast self-recovery after a fall.

SUITABILITY:

Compatible with all lanyards, intertia

reels and restraint systems.

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HAUL SYSTEM

By utilizing the force of 5 personnel, the horizontally

rigged haul system manually raises a casualty 3m

in a single pull. Its multi-braid pro-static rope and

Dyneema is edge tested for high impact abrasion and

backed up with twin haul lines to provide dual fall

arrest protection. Breaking load 25kN (2.5T).

R H AU L S Y S

£403.80

METHOD: Raising

Compatible with al l height safety equipment

CONNECTORSINCLUDED

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4m 12m 15m 20m

R H AU L K I T- 4

£1049.15R H AU L K I T- 1 2

£1173.35R H AU L K I T- 1 5

£1239.55R H AU L K I T- 2 0

£1351.75

includes haul rescue system, rescue ladder,

edge roller and rucksack.

EN1496 EN353-2 EN1496 EN353-2 EN11891 EN362

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LADDER S IZE

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Manually lower a fall casualty to safety with the

descent system. This easy-to-use device can be

rigged horizontally or vertically, requires only one

person to operate and includes an automatic safety

override to prevent the accidental release of a

casualty during recovery.

20mR D S 3 0 S

£471.45

50mR D S 5 0 S

£499.45

50mR D S 1 0 0 S

£569.45

CONNECTORSINCLUDEDMETHOD: Lowering


DESCENT SYSTEM

Other lengths avai lable.

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4m 12m 15m 20m

20mR D S 2 0 K I T- 4

£1116.80R D S 2 0 K I T- 1 2

£1241R D S 2 0 K I T- 1 5

£1307.20R D S 3 0 K I T- 2 0

£1419.40

50mR D S 5 0 K I T- 4

£1144.80R D S 5 0 K I T- 1 2

£1269R D S 5 0 K I T- 1 5

£1335.20R D S 5 0 K I T- 2 0

£1447.40

100mR D S 1 0 0 0 K I T- 4

£1214.80R D S 1 0 0 K I T- 1 2

£1339R D S 5 0 K I T- 1 5

£1405.20R D S 1 0 0 K I T- 2 0

£1517.40

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includes descent rescue system, rescue ladder,

edge roller and rucksack.

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The uni-directional winch system covers all bases. it

anchors horizontally or vertically via a robust scaffold

hook, features an automatic descent function and

comes complete with everything you need — all

within an industrial barell bag.

20mB W I N C H 2 0

£997.40

40mB W I N C H 4 0

£1087.40

50mB W I N C H 5 0

£1133.40

CONNECTORSINCLUDED

WINCH SYSTEMMETHOD: Raising & Lowering



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4m 12m 15m 20m

20mB W I N C H K I T 2 0 - 4

£1642.75B W I N C H K I T 2 0 - 1 2

£1766.95B W I N C H K I T 2 0 - 1 5

£1833.15B W I N C H K I T 2 0 - 2 0

£1945.35

40mB W I N C H K I T 4 0 - 4

£1732.75B W I N C H K I T 4 0 - 1 2

£1856.95B W I N C H K I T 4 0 - 1 5

£1923.15B W I N C H K I T 4 0 - 2 0

£12035.35

50mB W I N C H K I T 5 0 - 4

£1778.75B W I N C H K I T 5 0 - 1 2

£1902.95B W I N C H K I T 5 0 - 1 5

£1969.15B W I N C H K I T 5 0 - 2 0

£2081.35

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includes winch rescue system, rescue ladder,

edge roller, rucksack and sling.

EN1891 EN1496 EN341 EN353-2 EN795 EN362

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PROWINCH SYSTEM

The Pro Winch is the ultimate rescue system. Not only

does it have all of the benefits of the standard winch

(automatic descent function, single person operation

and horizontal and vertical rigging) but it boasts an

additional 10m adjustable anchorage system to give

you unparalleled rigging location flexibility.

20mR W 2 0 P R O S

£1096.05

40mR W 4 0 P R O S

£1186.05

50mR W 5 0 P R O S

£1232.05

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GET THE KITincludes winch rescue system, rescue ladder,

edge roller, rucksack and sling..

4m 12m 15m 20m

20mP W I N C H K I T 2 0 - 4

£1741.40P W I N C H K I T 2 0 - 1 2

£1865.60P W I N C H K I T 2 0 - 1 5

£1931.80P W I N C H K I T 2 0 - 2 0

£2044.00

40mP W I N C H K I T 3 0 - 4

£1831.40P W I N C H K I T 3 0 - 1 2

£1955.60P W I N C H K I T 3 0 - 1 5

£2021.80P W I N C H K I T 3 0 - 2 0

£2134.00

50mP W I N C H K I T 3 0 - 4

£1877.40P W I N C H K I T 3 0 - 1 2

£2001.60P W I N C H K I T 5 0 - 1 5

£2067.80P W I N C H K I T 5 0 - 2 0

£2180.00

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RESCUE LADDERSYSTEMRig and deploy the speed-optimized rescue ladder

in seconds. This self-contained system requires just

one person to operate, can be rigged horizontally

or vertically and features a reinforced double-width

offset rung design for quick and stable self recovery

from a fall.

4mR L 0 4 M

£299.50

12mR L 1 2 M

£424.10

15mR L 1 5 M

£489.60

20mR L 2 0 M

£598.75

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PRACTISE MANIKIN

RESCUE STEP

HOLDALL (38L)

SAFETY KNIFE

EDGEPROTECTOR

RUCKSACK

EN1496 EN353-2 EN1496 EN353-2 EN11891 EN362

R H O L DA L L

£107.75

R M A N I K I N

£595

F I S H K N I F E

£14.95

R R U C K S AC K

£185.15

R E S C U E S T E P

£24.95

T H E E D G E R O L L E R

£187.90

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[email protected]

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Gosport Business Centre

Aerodrome Road

Gosport

PO13 0FQ

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Glenmore Business Park

Aerodrome Road

Gosport

PO13 0FJ

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