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1. OBJECTIVE
Establish the safe procedure and general conditions to carry out
a rescue at a post of an injured person as a result of a fall
in height and suspended from its Protection System Against
Falls.

2. SCOPE
This rescue procedure applies to all situations of
emergencies that arise as a consequence of technical operations
that the organization develops in its daily work at heights.

3. DEFINITIONS
PPE: Personal Protective Equipment.

oSPCC: Fall Protection System.

4. GENERAL CONDITIONS

The people responsible for carrying out the rescue operation, for the
less than two, have been trained and certified in this procedure and
they have and count on the necessary equipment and elements for this
work and they are in optimal physical condition.

5. SECURITY EQUIPMENT

5.1. Individual:

P
 ersonal Protective Equipment (PPE).

ANSI Type II helmet (vertical and lateral impact), dielectric with

three-point securing chinstrap at a minimum, with chin guard.

Non-slip gloves, flexible and highly resistant to abrasion.

Supply uniform.

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Safety glasses.

Non-slip electrical safety boots


F
 all protection system (FPS):

Full body harness certified with four rings

(dorsal, pectoral and 2 positioning) dielectric with protector
lumbar.

Two tie down straps or anchors 90 centimeters

rated in synthetic fiber rope certified for 5000 lb-f.

Positioning sling with double safety hook and closure

adjustable automatic by means of a string brake. Opening ¾”.

A dynamic synthetic rope made of polyester (Nylon, perlon) with

diameter of 13 mm, certified with a minimum resistance of 5,000
pounds (22.2 KN). Length of 30 meters.

A dynamic synthetic rope in polyester (Nylon, perlón) with

diameter of 11 mm, certified with a minimum resistance of 5,000
pounds (22.2 KN). Length of 12 meters.

Two steel carabiners with double locking and automatic closure

with a certified minimum resistance of 5000 pounds (22.2 KN).

5.2. Collective:
All the equipment for signaling the work area such as the
safety barriers, reflective cones, and warning tape.

Vertical rescue stretchers

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6. GENERAL CONDITIONS.

6.1. Rescue Team.

Rescue operational groups require a series of elements

to carry out their people recovery operations
accidented or trapped at their workplace.
The elements for life support purposes must comply with
quality standards that guarantee the safety of rescuers.
The capacity limits of rescue equipment established by the
NFPA son:
It will be considered that each person weighs 150 kilograms.

Any rescue equipment must be able to withstand a load.

work of at least 2 people (300 Kg).

The breaking load of a metallic element must be for the

ten times higher than the workload for which it was designed
built (Safety Factor 10:1).

the breaking load of a textile element must be at least

15 times greater than the workload for which it was designed
constructed (Safety Factor of 15:1)

For vertical rescues, classified equipment is required.

next way:
Textile Equipment. Textile equipment refers to all those
elements made from woven fibers Some of them
son: Nylon, Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Kevlar, Kemantle,
Spectra, Dyneema, Technora. Natural origin fibers such as
since Sisal, Manila or Fique are not used for purposes of
life support, due to its low resistance to tension and to
wear

The Rope. A set of intertwined and connected artificial fibers.

in cylindrical form. In Rescue, only ropes are used.

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made using the braiding technique, since the ropes

manufactured by twisting the fibers do not offer good
behavior in response to sudden loads, such as a fall.

Harness: It is a structure of straps that is held around

of the rescuer's body with which it is tied to the rope. The harness
it serves to distribute the tensions of the fall and of the traction
continue.

Tie Off the Straps. The straps used in rescue

they are generally of the tubular type that allows for a double
resistance, they are basically used for the realization of
anchors.

Metallic Equipment. This equipment is used to connect the

systems with each other, using it along its force axis
Mainly, there are different types of carabiners:
Safety and multipurpose carabiners, oval-shaped in
D symmetrical and asymmetrical and HMS or pear to accommodate a
dynamic knot.

Pulleys: It facilitates the distribution of forces to carry out the

simpler and easier rescue in hard-to-reach places, the
victim rescue with rope can also be done with
the help of zip lines, very useful for overcoming horizontal sections
relatively important, pulleys play a role
important in these procedures when accompanied by
the carabiners complement an appropriate system of
operation on a victim in trouble.

6.2. MECHANIZED RESCUE POINT BY POINT

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In the event that an incident occurs involving personnel and that

this is in a situation of entrapment due to work at height, whether machining
With a harness, both methods for carrying out the rescue must be analyzed, in terms of
It is possible to use a mechanized system (support basket) and carry out a rescue.
point to point, that is to say using an alternate basket and raising the boom
and the glass at the level of the glass where the stranded worker is located, it
proceed to release the sling with dielectric fall absorber from the point
of anchoring and pass it to the hook of the anchor point of the arm of the basket
support and proceed to perform the maneuver of transferring from one glass to another,
after the rescued worker is in the basin of
support system proceeds to carry out the descent this system only
applies as long as the worker is conscious in case
Otherwise, help should be requested from specialized rescue entities.
as firefighters, Red Cross and/or civil defense who have the
experience and necessary equipment for this type of rescue with patient
injured and/or unconscious.

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7. ACTIVITIES

DIAGRAM OF CONDITION DOCUMENT

NUM RESPONSIBLE
FLOW ACTIVITY ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY CONDITION Y/O REGISTER

1 START

Direct communication with the entity It should be communicated immediately Immediate Boss /
REPORT
2 corresponding to request the available basket with the corresponding entity and with the Coordinator
EMERGENCY
for emergency rescue at heights. SISO Coordinator SISO
2. Clearly determine the characteristics of If conditions are detected on any equipment
MEETING
evento, lesionados, lugar, altura, trabajo unsafe, return it and report this Report of acts and
3 INFORMATION Rescuers
GENERAL developed, potential risk situation, between situation in writing in the respective unsafe conditions
others. format.
2. Arrived at the workplace and determine if the given conditions are met.

conditions to perform the maneuver. If the situation

it was complicated or could compromise the
physical integrity of the rescuers or of the same
in case of an incident, the work must be suspended and
you should call a larger rescue group
VERIFICATION hierarchy. If the weather conditions (rain,
AREA SECURITY If the person is conscious and it is impossible for them storm, strong winds) are un
4 OF WORK favorable do not proceed with the promotion to
Rescuers
self-rescue will be assisted and instructions will be given.
to carry out the pressure release of the Post, I hope for an improvement in the weather.
straps on their legs putting the sling of
positioning under their feet and with a length
adequate.
If the victim is unconscious or in physical condition
and metabolic rate is poor, this will accelerate
rescue procedure.

Establish a safety perimeter

ISOLATION AND according to the conditions of the post
3. If it is safe to carry out the work, using cones and/or
SIGNAGE OF at least 15 meters around
Columbian posts and bicolor signaling tape,
of the same.
5 define your work area to avoid the Rescuers
Do not allow to the work area
approach of people under the operation and
enter personnel not related to the maneuver
thus having an adequate safety zone
Colombina cones and/or posts, tape of
bicolor signaling.

AVAILABLE
DAD NO
IMMEDIATE
DE
2
CANASTA

YES

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DIAGRAM OF CONDITION DOCUMENT

RESPONSIBLE
FLOW NUMBER ACTIVITY ENVIRONMENTAL SECURITY CONDITION Y/O REGISTRATION

1
The transfer of the vehicle with the rescue personnel,
7 DISPLACEMENT the necessary equipment, it must be fast but safe
TO THE PLACE OF to the event location
EVENT

PARKING AND Please take note of the measurements of

2. Position the vehicle safely as close as possible
LOCATION OF THE signage and marking of the area Conductor /
8 possible to the victim and that it would be called basket or
BASKET OF of the vehicle and the area where it will be carried out Rescuer
SUPPORT support vehicle for point-to-point rescue
the rescue

3. Contact the supports as Body of

ACTIVATED FROM Coordinator
9 Firefighters, Red Cross or Special Brigades, in case
SUPPORT SISO / Rescuer
as needed.

4. Secure the area with marking mechanisms

and others, the maneuvering area must be secured
rescue, so that third parties are not affected nor
affect the rescue processes. Check the protective elements
5. Evaluation and Planning of the Operation: Specific personal moments, equipment, and vehicle
more critical, is when the maneuver is decided, of rescue.
Operations in the
Event Area equipment to use and everything that must be involved Be careful not to touch cables
application of rescue process. energized with the rope.
10 Rescuers
rescue point A 6. Access to the incident: Deployment of the Arm Under no circumstances should it be handled
point Hydraulic with the rescuer. The rescuer must the hydraulic controls or controls and
to be well insured. keep the engine off of the
7. Only when the rescue vehicle's tank is stranded while it is
the Rescuer is completely level performing the maneuver
takes the injured person and moves them to a safe place
inside the basket's glass. (point-to-point rescue)
Lower the rescuer and the victim to ground level.

9. Stabilize and transport the victim to the medical center. If the victim is very heavy, the rescuer...
Operations in the
11 closer. If necessary, it should be on land will seek help from personnel Rescuers
Event Area
refer the rescuer for medical evaluation. close that facilitates this work.

10. Evacuation of the maneuver and rescue process:

Evaluate and evidence the possible errors or failures of
Rescue Assessment rescuers or teams, this step is fundamental to
the feedback from the rescuers and the process.
Performance evaluation is also important.
12 2 from the rescuers for the improvement process. Rescuers
Identification of circumstances that could
become potential risks, additionally the
2 evidence record that provides information
valuable for the analysis of the causes of the incident with
lesion. Evaluate the performance of the rescuers.

End of the rescue with

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DIAGRAM OF CONDITION DOCUMENT

Responsible
FLOW NUMBER ACTIVITY ENVIRONMENTAL SECURITY CONDITION Y/O REGISTRATION
Based on the observed conditions define which
Definition of medium It is the best means of access if you choose a platform or ladder. Once the option is taken, it should be
14 of access double body extension. If possible, use this apply the security procedure Rescuers
last option. In an extreme case consider the option of respective
use a basket cart
2. Place the ladder on the opposite side from the position
Use of straps or from the incident and use it according to the guidelines Be careful not to touch the wires
escalade of the respective security standard of the energized with the rope.
double extension organization. 3. If straps are used to ensure stability and rigidity of
15 Rescuers
body The desired point will be made on the opposite side to the access medium
position of the incident and will use it according to the basic SPCC equipment as per standard
guidelines of the respective security standard
organization.
The rescue rope will be made of material
synthetic similar to or like the perlón and in
minimum diameter of 13 mm.
Check that the carabiner is present.
closed and does not open.
Have basic SPCC equipment and PPE
4. Arrange the ropes, one made of 13 mm perlon and the other
according to the respective safety standard
of lower specification of a diameter of 10 mm.
String preparation A certified synthetic static rope
16 At each end of each string, elaborate Rescuers
(Nylon or nylon) 13 mm in diameter
a double bowline knot with a safety clip and
in the introduction, introduce a carabiner. 30 m long with a capacity of 5000 lb
f
A synthetic dynamic rope (Nylon or
10 mm diameter with
length of 15 meters
2 steel carabiners with double
automatic lock and safety of 5000
Check the correct posture of the
EPP and SPCC and others
front and dorsal rings apply it
elements four-finger control technique in the
5. Once the access medium has been chosen and followed the front ring and two fingers on the
security protocol that the respective standard first for transport use a
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3 suggest, prepare the required PPE and SPCC. carabiner to have basic equipment
Rescuers
I placed the two strings on one of the rings, one of SPCC and EPP according to standard of
rescue and another of body manipulation and locate safety, tie-off anchorage of 90 cm in
a tie-off and a simple pulley and a carabiner
3 certified synthetic fiber rope,1
steel carabiner with double safety and
automatic closure of 5000 pounds, 1
simple pulley in steel with capacity
To make the ascent, follow the
instructions for the safe procedure
respective
6. Using the chosen access method, reach a case of not having a pulley.
highest point than the incident. Position yourself simply use the carabiner as
Ascent to the point using the respective sling. At this point, locate a support point for the maneuver.
of rescue a tie-off and a carabiner on the free ring over Never remove the sling from
Location this is the simple pulley. In the pulley place the positioning rope until it goes to
18 rescue mechanism Rescuers
rescue and taking the carabiner located in the begin the descent.
rescue rope end reaches the victim Have basic SPCC equipment and PPE available
and in its dorsal ring, connect it. Then do it. according to the respective security standard
same with the carabiner from the other rope, but this Anchor Tie off of 90 cm in strap of
the last one does not go in the pulley. certified synthetic fiber
1 steel carabiner with double safety
and automatic closure of 5000 pounds
1 simple pulley in steel with capacity

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DIAGRAM OF CONDITION DOCUMENT

RESPONSIBLE
FLOW NUMBER ACTIVITY ENVIRONMENTAL SECURITY CONDITION Y/O RECORD

Rope anchoring
rescue As a last resort, he will use the base of the
post as anchor point
Check that the dynamic knot works
correctly
7. The rescuer on land will proceed to locate a site or verify that the carabiner is present.
appropriate anchor point to place a tie- closed and tightened
19 off and in the free ring this will be located a Provide basic SPCC equipment and PPE Rescuers
4 carabiner. He will take the rescue rope and will make a according to the respective security standard
dynamic knot in the carabiner. 90 cm tie-off anchor in strap of
certified synthetic fiber
1 steel carabiner with double safety
and automatic closure of 5000 pounds
1 simple pulley in steel with capacity
from 100 kgm to rope diameter of
13 mm

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Check the correct posture of the
8. Between the rescuer located on land and who is front and dorsal rings
Upstairs they will proceed to pull the rescue rope with Check that the carabiner is present.
Liberation
20 victim connections the end of freeing the victim from its elements of closed and does not open. Rescuers
connection (lifeline, tie-off, sling of If the victim is very heavy, the rescuer
positioning, straps, etc.) on land will seek help from personnel
close to facilitate that work.

9. Once it has been determined that the physical condition of the

if the victim allows it, the descent of this will begin.
Verify correct and timely operation
Harness connection For this, the rescuer on land will start to release the rope.
dynamic knot
life line victim through the dynamic knot. It will do so smoothly and Rescuers
21 Do not hit the victim during the descent
gradual avoiding jumps or sudden movements.
against the post
10. Simultaneously, a second person on the ground
The descent should be gradual and smooth.
take the second string and manipulate it in a way
so that the victim does not hit the post during
the descent.
Once the victim reaches land, they will be received to verify their physical and metabolic condition.
a suitable position. It will be located in position from the victim and provide the first
smoothly horizontal. The first ones will be given aid.
First aid and Rescue workers
22 assistance and will be immediately delivered to a In that case and depending on the
medical attention Paramedics
specialized service that will take you to a center gravity should have required a
assistance, if the physical and metabolic condition so allows ambulance service which must
merit. be available as soon as possible
12. A person will ascend to the workplace and
Recovery of Restore space
23 will disconnect and lower all the elements from
team public
rescue.
13. Evacuation of the maneuver and rescue process:
Evaluate and evidence the possible errors or failures of
rescuers or teams, this step is fundamental to
Rescue Evaluation
the feedback from the rescuers and the process.
The evaluation of performance is also important.
24 of the rescuers for the improvement process.
Identification of circumstances that could
5 become possible risks, additionally the
evidence record that provides information
valuable for the analysis of the causes of the incident with
lesion. Evaluate the performance of the rescuers.

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In case of electrocution:

Due to the nature of the work being done in the organization, the
rescue at heights may be associated with the electrocution of the victim,
for which this procedure is extended with the steps to follow in case
rescue of an electrocution victim.

1. Disconnect the power by manipulating the switches.

If the switches cannot be operated, isolate yourself properly.
(using rubber shoes and gloves, or climbing onto a board or another one
insulating surface).

3. If the injured person is connected to the electric conductor, act on this.

lastly, separating the victim using an insulating pole. If not
have one on hand, use a stick or a dry wooden cane.

4. When the injured person is lying on top of the driver, wrap them up.
the feet with clothing or dry fabric, pull the victim by the feet with the pole
or the pole, making sure that the current conductor is not dragged
also.

5. To act more quickly, cut the electrical conductor at both ends.

sides of the victim, using the appropriate insulating tool.

6. In high voltage, cut off the current on both sides of the victim, because
If not, their salvation will be very dangerous. If I couldn't do it, isolate so much.
of the conductors as grounded, using dielectric gloves, pallets
insulators, poles, etc.

7. If the injured person had been suspended at a certain height above the ground,
anticipate their fall by placing mattresses, blankets, piles of straw underneath
or a canvas.

8. Keep in mind that the electrocuted person is an electrical conductor while

The current passed through it.

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9. Once the victim is rescued, quickly attend to their resuscitation.

In general, the patient experiences a sudden loss of consciousness when
receive the download, the pulse is very weak and will likely suffer
burns.

10. Apply first aid and hand over for transfer to the care center
closer.
General Recommendations:
In night operations, an adequate is a priority.
scene lighting.

For safety, never work alone; do it at least as a minimum.

couple.

Make sure that the risks have been controlled before entering.
to the emergency room.
Identify the place where you are before moving to
another.

Use your mind, do not abuse your strength.

He does not believe everything he sees, nor everything they tell him.

The victims are rescued taking into account the following

prioridades:

a. The rescue personnel.

b. The most exposed personnel.
c. The closest to the exit.
d. The one with the highest probability of success.
e. The most defenseless staff.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY BRIGADES:

Establish permanent communication with the (the) brigadist(s).

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He/She is attentive to the instructions about actions and requirements.

of the brigadist(s) coordinating and supporting the control activities.

COMMUNICATIONS
The Project Coordinator and/or SST Coordinator is responsible for requesting
support for external entities, such as the Fire Department, Civil Defense, Cruz
Red.

PARTICIPATION OF OTHER BRIGADES

In general, other brigades must carry out:
1. Functions specific to the group in case they are required.

2. Intergroup mutual support actions.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS: In collapse of

structures, support the corresponding entities in the removal and
disposal of debris, as applicable.

TRAINING
The training for the rescue Brigade is carried out as stipulated in the
Training Plan.

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