WORKING
AT HEIGHTS RESCUE PLAN
Site Name: ________________________________ Supervisor: __________________________
Job Description: ________________________________________________________________
Date: _____________________________ Location: _________________________________
Emergency Information
LOCAL CONTACTS – CALL 911 or ___________________________________________________
Police: _________________ Ambulance: _________________ Fire: _________________
OTHER CONTACTS
Rescuer(s): ____________________________________________________________________
Emergency Contact: _________________________
Method of Contact: ☐ PA ☐ Verbal/In Person ☐ Phone: _______________________
☐ Radio (Channel): ____________ ☐ Other: ________________________________
AVAILABLE RESCUE EQUIPMENT
☐ Ladder ☐ Alternative Lifting & Lowering Device
☐ Rescue Pole ☐ RSQ
☐ Rescue Rope ☐ First Aid Kit
☐ Scaffold ☐ Life Ring
☐ Crane ☐ RPD
☐ Aerial Lift ☐ R550
EQUIPMENT LOCATION
☐ Jobsite ☐ Gang Box ☐ Tool Box ☐ Other: ___________________________
WORKING AT HEIGHTS RESCUE PLAN
RESCUE FACTORS
Landing Area: __________________________________________________________________
Anchor Point: __________________________________________________________________
Obstructions or Hazards: _________________________________________________________
Other: ________________________________________________________________________
PREPARATION CHECKLIST
☐ Has rescue equipment been inspected and in good, working condition?
☐ Is the equipment adequate for the rescue plan?
☐ Have devices necessary for communication been identified and tested?
☐ Are all listed rescuers familiar with the use of the rescue equipment?
☐ If working over or near water, is there a boat available?
☐ Have alternatives to fall resist equipment been considered?
RESPONSE PROCEDURE
1) Notify Emergency Contact
2) Make medical assessment of at risk person
3) Make assessment of situation
a. If possible, have employee perform self-rescue
b. If necessary, contact 911 or other emergency services
4) ________________________________________________________________________
5) ________________________________________________________________________
6) ________________________________________________________________________