CORPORATION OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FOR DEVELOPMENT

FROM THE MARITIME AND RIVER NAVAL INDUSTRY

HIGH ALTITUDE RESCUE PROCEDURE

Approval Date:
Code: P-SEGMEJ-032 Version: 1
16/Ago/2018

1. OBJECTIVE:

Establish the operational technical procedures that allow for the

Corporation to have a written rescue plan practiced and certified
that ensures an organized and secure response to access, stabilize,
descend (as the case may be) and transfer to an appropriate medical service, to a
worker who has been suspended, hung, fainted and requires
to be rescued from a fall from heights.

2. SCOPE:

This procedure applies to the Mamonal and Bocagrande locations in the

places where the worker is exposed to fall risks in
heights for work on the company's projects, installations, and works. The
The requirements established in this procedure must be fulfilled.
for all staff in accordance with the provisions of Res. 1409 of 2012 for
Safe Work at Heights, and/or when there is a risk of falling.

3. GENERAL CONDITIONS:

CERTIFIED WORKER IN HEIGHTS.

• Be qualified and familiar with the content of the Program

Fall protection.

Understand and assess the risks associated with working at heights.

Be qualified and competent in the use of protective equipment

against falls before working at heights.
 • Report unsafe conditions and/or the person's behaviors in the
performance of their position.

Be certified at the training level for safe work at heights

accordance with Resolution 1409 of 2012.

COMPETENT RESCUER

• Have training as a competent lifeguard before being exposed to a

risk of falling or in the event of a potential rescue request.

The competent lifeguard must enhance their knowledge, at least,

about the following information:
Elimination of fall risk and control methods
Applicable regulations for fall protection
Assessment of fall risks to determine rescue methods
Responsibility of the individuals designated under this plan;
Detailed inspection and recording of systems and components of the equipment
rescue
Rescue and evaluation systems to determine when the system is
insecure;
Development of written procedures for rescue work at height
The selection and use of certified anchors.
Competent lifeguard training will be carried out at least once a year.

• Participar de las capacitaciones y entrenamientos designados por la

empresa. El entrenamiento incluirá el uso de todo tipo de equipos y sistemas
used in places where rescues are necessary, including those of
inspection of the systems before use, installation, compatibility of the
components, descent control, secondary systems, methods of
patient packaging, disassembly, storage and the
common risks associated with each system and components.

• Practice periodically and know the proper use of the equipment.

rescue assigned by the company.

4. DEFINITIONS:
FIRST RESPONDER: First person to arrive or be at the site of the
event, with sufficient capacity to take basic actions for care
of emergencies.

VERTICAL RESCUE: They are the technical procedures aimed at achieving the
recovery of a person who has been trapped, injured
accident prone in high places, implementing appropriate systems that meet
all the necessary safety conditions to ensure success of the
operation.

RESCUE TEAM: Rescue groups require a series of

elements to carry out their operations. For vertical rescues,
requires a series of equipment, which are conventionally classified

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: composed of work clothing, footwear

suitable, gloves, helmet and goggles.

HARD GEAR: Composed of carabiners, descenders, ascenders,

poleas. Son materiales metálicos, los cuales por su aspecto macizo y fuerte,
give the wrong perception of being eternal and indestructible, but they can
wear out or suffer some damage during its use. A situation to be taken into account
the fact is that when this type of material collides with another rigid material,
it can suffer cracks that are difficult to perceive with the naked eye.
CARABINERS: constructed from durable materials (Steel, duraluminium,
used to hook elements together. They come in different
forms, according to the need for use. The most commonly used in
rescue operations are security operations that are equipped with a
ring that rolls over the safety, which prevents the carabiner from opening
accidentally.

ROPE: In hard-to-reach places, the rescue of victims with rope.

it can also be done with the help of pulleys, which are useful for overcoming
relatively important horizontal sections by means of zip lines,
also to reduce the weight of loads through pulleys. The pulleys
they play an important role in these procedures when accompanied
of the carabiners. They complement an adequate system for a
recovery operation of a victim. The most commonly used pulleys in
rescue are those of oscillating walls, which allow for quick installation
pulley anywhere on the rope

DESCENDERS: as the name indicates, they are elements used to

descend by the ropes. The most common are the type descenders
eight, that when the rope rolls over them, friction is produced, allowing
control the descent speed. Those used in rescue have ears to
the sides, which allow the rescuer to brake and secure themselves during the
descent

ASCENDERS: accessories that allow us to ascend by the ropes,

they have a self-locking system that does not allow it to be raised
Return. The most common in the market are the Jumars or grips and the gibbs.
SOFT EQUIPMENT: composed of ropes, cords, tubular tapes and
simple, harnesses. The soft equipment is currently being made
with synthetic materials and very similar fabrics. They are subjected to
the necessary tests for proper certification, which implies that the
the care and maintenance of these equipment are essentially the same

RESCUE HARNESS: a set of straps that form a seat for us

provides the required comfort and safety conditions at the moment
working with ropes. The carabiner is hooked onto its front ring and
then the descender with the rope, at the moment of descending.

ANCLAJES: These are systems used to fix or secure the ropes to a point.
determined in such a way that allows us to carry out the necessary maneuvers
safely. Anchor: A secure point to which equipment can be connected
fall protection personnel with a minimum resistance of 5000 pounds
(2.272 Kg.) per connected person.

NATURAL ANCHORS: are those made in rocky structures, or in

trees.

ARTIFICIAL ANCHORS: they are mainly carried out using

anchors, pins, expansion nails, ice screws, stakes,
dead man, etc. Whatever type of anchorage is used, it must be
follow certain parameters that guarantee stability, reliability and
security of the established technique.
 PULLEYS: It is a differential pulley system that is used as
mechanism to reduce and distribute the acting loads in an operation with
strings

SIMPLE PULLEYS: A: where the rope is only passed through the pulleys.
The injured person secures themselves with a carabiner to the pulley installed in the
lower part

AUTHORIZED PERSON TO WORK AT HEIGHTS: Person who after

to receive training, pass it, and meet all the requirements that
Establishes resolution 1409, can develop work at heights.

COMPETENT RESCUER: Person designated by the company who has the

competencies (Skill and knowledge) proven or certified
professional and broad experience and knowledge in the subject, capable of
to design, analyze, evaluate, and carry out technical procedures for the
emergency operation attention for Vertical Rescue.

5. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:

Resolution 1409 of 2012 By which the Security Regulation is established

for protection against falls at height.

6. RESPONSABLES:
 HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
HEAD OF PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT

7. NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION:

7.1. RESCUE SCENARIOS: Considering that the work of tasks

height at COTECMAR is considered basic for the development of the
operations in the different projects, the following may occur
situations where workers are suspended, hanging,
fainted and need to be rescued.

• Work on roofs and coverings: During the activities of

maintenance and works, the following situations may arise:
Fall from heights due to breakage of the roof sheets.
Falls from heights due to damage or deterioration of beams and metal structures in
heights
Fainting or medical emergencies on roofs and coverings which
requires patient descent.
• Work in Telecommunications Tower: during the activities of
maintenance of the company's antenna located on the tower installed for
Hello, there may be a fall from height of the worker and he may remain
hanging over her.
Work in the compartments of the ships: people performing tasks
inside the ship's holds that require medical attention and
transfer abroad from these facilities for transportation to care centers.
• Work in Suspended Scaffolding: During maintenance activities
and sandblasting and painting work on the ships can be presented.
following situations:
or Failure of the ascent or descent mechanism, in already installed areas what
generates that workers cannot go up or down to a level that suits them
permita salir, pero se encuentran estables sobre la plataforma.
Failure of the ascent or descent mechanism, scaffolding collapse due to breakage
from Guayas, failures of the hoisting system which causes the scaffolding to hang down and
the workers remain suspended.
• Trabajos en Suspensión: Cuando se realizan trabajos en suspensión se
they can present the following situations that require activation of the
rescue procedure:
or Failures in the descent equipment (stop descending or gri-gri, static rope of
work, carabiner), which causes the worker to descend and remain
suspended.
The worker's oversight while descending, of not lowering the system.
backup (fall arrestor), which results in the worker being
suspended for being unable to reach the fall arrestor that is located by
above the reach of their hands.
The breaking of the straps that make up the suspension seat, which means that the
the worker would be suspended from his harness and lifeline.
• Works on tubular scaffolding, canopies or structures: The worker
can fall from a structure which causes it to be suspended
directly onto a vacuum.
• Pole Work: The worker can be left hanging from the pole over the
he is anchored.
• Work on Ladders: The worker may end up hanging supported on
the staircase inside it or remain outside of it but remain
secured by the lifeline connected to the ladder.
• Work on Lifting Platforms: In the case of using scaffolding or
electric platforms lifts or freight elevators can be
present electrical failures or outages, which causes the workers
stay trapped while the problem can be solved or activated
rescue procedure. If the platform is hydraulic, there is a risk.
that the hydraulic system of the equipment fails and the platform becomes blocked in
the upper part causing it to be unable to descend leaving the
person located at a height without being able to come down.

7.2. RESCUE PROCEDURES

The following details the rescue procedures for the different
scenarios set in the activities developed by COTECMAR
taking into account the following premises:
At the beginning of any work activity where protection against
Falls involve a risk, rescue plans must be identified and discussed.
with all employees in case of a fall. The supervisor will develop the
rescue plan.
Every worker must have a clear understanding of the risks as they
requires the application of specific techniques and knowledge for each
presented scenario.
The rescue must be quick. The time in suspension should be limited to less
of 15 minutes. Suspensions for longer periods must
to have work stools or foot supports. The rescue of victims
with trauma due to suspension must be done immediately after the start of the
immobility.
A team should be dedicated solely to rescue.
The victim should be placed in a gradually inclined position to avoid the
death post-rescue.
In the event of a fall, all workers will be rescued by
competent rescuers assigned by the company on site using
systems for the ascent or descent of a man or the use of ladders
I have it where feasible with aerial platforms for people.

7.2.1. MINIMUM ELEMENTS REQUIRED FOR RESCUE:

The company's Rescue Kit must include at least the following
elements for the attention of the possible events mentioned above:
2 double pulleys
2 simple pulleys
2 certified rescue ropes of 11 mm (30 meters)
1 Descender Gri Gri or Eight
1 pair of Jumar grips
10 automatic locking carabiners
4 tubular straps of 7 meters each
3 anchor straps or tie off
2 certified rescue helmets
2 certified rescue harnesses
1 or 2 stretchers (basket type and/or FEL)
Tripod for Rescue in Confined Spaces (complete)
Heavy Duty Gloves.

7.2.2. FLOWCHART FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE.

7.2.3. OPERATIONS IN THE EVENT AREA
Ensuring the area with marking mechanisms or others: it must be
secure the rescue maneuver area, so that third parties do not exit
affected nor affect the rescue processes.
• Evaluation and planning of the operation: this moment is critical, it is
when the maneuver, equipment to be used, and everything that must be decided
involve the rescue process. At this point, the capacity is put to the test.
of the rescuer.
Access to the injured: deployment and transfer of the rescuer to the location of the incident
accident-prone; this maneuver is very delicate and requires careful consideration.
all the technical parameters to ensure the rescuer.
• Accident victim rescue: the rescuer, through a maneuver, takes the
injured and relocates him to a safe place, it is here where it is observed if the
The evaluation and planning of the maneuver were adequate (depending on the ...
characteristics of the event, there are different types of maneuver.
Stabilization and transfer of the injured person: after being in a place
Sure, the rescuer must stabilize the injured person and transfer them to a place where
medical assistance is provided.
Assessment of the rescue maneuver or process: space where
evidence the possible errors or failures of rescuers or equipment, this step is
fundamental for the feedback of the rescuers. It is important the
evaluation of the performance of rescuers for the process of
improvement.
Verification of the condition of the rescuers: if necessary, in this step
medical check-up of the rescuers must be conducted, ensuring that the
healthy condition of them.

7.2.4. COMMUNICATION PROCEDURES.

In case of a fall, the following people will be notified as soon as possible.
possible
Rescue personnel (Emergency Brigade and/or emergency services
if necessary depending on the scope of the technical procedures).
The supervisor of the injured person.
The project manager.
The head of occupational health.
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7.2.5. SECURITY PREMISES
The area must always be cordoned off before starting rescue operations.
• There should always be a double verification of the systems.
fall protection used during the rescue
Rescuers must always wear their protective equipment.
personal.
A group leader and a security chief must always be chosen.
There should always be prior planning before the rescue to
verify possible risks and dangers and take early control measures.
All employees involved in a fall will be sent for a
medical assessment to determine the extent of injuries
A rescue plan must be part of the procedure for any job.
that will be carried out at height. The rescue plan will include the following
conditions of the types of rescue:

[Link]. SELF-RESCUE.
If the person working at heights makes appropriate decisions, they will use
their own team to carry out self-rescue, All workers who
those who perform activities at height must carry out a self-rescue that
should include:
The worker will be able to return to the level from which he fell (to a few
centimeters to 0.60 or 0.90 meters.
The worker may return to the ground and take all the
necessary components of your fall detection system and put it
out of service.
The worker will store and label the components with their name,
date and the activity at the time of the fall and will deliver it to the person
responsible.

[Link]. MECHANICAL TRACTION SYSTEM ASSISTED BY CABLE SYSTEM

O CORD.
If self-rescue is not possible, then assisted mechanical rescue will be
necessary. The following guidelines should be used during a
mechanically assisted rescue.
The lifeline will be brought to the worker, if the worker is
conscious this will take it with one hand and place it on his equipment of
fall protection, and the lifting mechanism will be operated until the
lifting the worker up to the level where the fall occurred. If the
the person is unconscious a rescuer must access the patient to
attach the lifeline to the suspended person.
The worker may return to the ground or land and take all the
necessary components of your fall detection system and put it
out of service.
The worker will store and label the components with their name.
date and the activity at the time of the fall and will deliver it to the person
responsible.
Rescue systems using cable or rope systems can be
preassembled or assembled using pulleys by personnel
trained in the subject.

[Link]. RESCUE SYSTEM USING PLATFORM.

The worker is left hanging, conscious or unconscious, and remains in a

position that does not allow the elevation of the lifeline and there is no other one
way to carry out the rescue. A man who lifts the victim is the method
preferred of mechanically assisted rescue, using the following
guidelines
The worker will go up with the elevator or freight lift and will ensure.
that there is a sling for the rescued worker.
The elevator will be maneuvered to its position (located below the worker)
to carry out the rescue.
The sling will be connected to the lifting platform and then to the
worker who is going to be rescued.
The worker was passed on the lifting platform.
The affected detection equipment must be disconnected due to the fall.
Bring the worker down to the ground.
Provide first aid to the worker if necessary.
The worker may return to the ground or land and take all the
necessary components of your fall detection system and put it
out of service.
The worker will store and label the components with their name,
date and the activity at the time of the fall and will deliver it to the person
responsible

[Link]. RESCUE SYSTEM WITH RESCUER DESCENT.

Es posible que no se cuente con ningún otro sistema mecánico de rescate,
Then it will be necessary for a competent rescuer to descend and tie the
worker and safely lower it to the floor. To do this, have it in
consider the following points:
WARNING: Technical rescues must be carried out by people
trained and equipped for that purpose, rescue operations are not allowed
improvising elements for this purpose.
The worker will locate a secure anchor point, using systems for this purpose.
certificates for this (Anchor straps, mobile anchors or tie off)
Descend will be made using a descent team and an extra lifeline
connected to the rescuer's dorsal ring.
The Rescuer will connect to an extra line or to their rescue harness if not
there would have been another way for the injured worker.
Through different load management methods (Pulley system or
hoist) will free the worker by disengaging him when this is not
If possible, the rescuer must cut the fall protection system.
using a knife or letting it go if the force applied to the system does
allows.
The released worker will be lifted or lowered to the floor using the system of
descent or alongside the rescuer.
Provide first aid to the worker if necessary.
The worker or rescuer will take all necessary components from
fall detection system that was activated and will take it out of
service.
The worker or rescuer will store and label the components with the
name of the victim, the date and the activity at the time of the fall and the
will deliver to the responsible person.

7.6. RESOURCES AND RESCUE SYSTEM

The corporation, after study and advice from a competent rescuer or

Qualified personnel will provide the supply of rescue kits based on
count:
Activities to be carried out that involve rescue at heights
Versatility of systems, equipment, or accessories
International certification (Refer to ANSI Z 359.4) of the equipment to be
used, which must meet the technical specifications and the
current legal aspects of working at heights.
Use, maintenance, storage, care, and other considerations
necessary for the rescue teams according to the recommendations of the
manufacturer

7.7. DEACTIVATION OF THE RESCUE PROCESS:

Once the rescue procedure is completed, the following must be carried out
following activities:
Final control of the event area: identification of circumstances that
they could become possible potential risks, additionally, the
evidence records that could provide valuable information for the
analysis of the causes of the accident.
• Collect, inventory, and check equipment: in this step, the equipment is inspected.
equipment used, taking into account making the report and indicating those that have
 suffered damage
• Consolidate information: where the staff, equipment, are described,
Result and important information for the monitoring of operations
of rescue. It is the responsibility of the rescuers to document as best as possible
all rescue actions as they involve saving lives and,
In addition, they may become involved in legal proceedings, where they...
Investigate possible deaths. This formalized information can help.
a lot in the processes where they are involved.

8. ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS:

Enforce compliance with the regulations impacted by the corporation in the

environmental protection that ensures the preservation of the
natural resources.

9. ASPECTS OF SAFETY AND HEALTH AT WORK:

Compliance with the rescue plan ensuring an organized response and

secure to access, stabilize, descend (as appropriate) and transfer to a
appropriate medical service, to a worker who has been suspended,
hanging, fainted and needs to be rescued from a fall from heights.

See HAZARD IDENTIFICATION, RISK ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION MATRIX

OF RISKS

10. RECORDS AND ANNEXES:

Managerial inspection report.

LIST OF VERSIONS

VERSION DATE REASON FOR THE UPDATE

 Update of the areas and positions of
1 13/Ago/2018 agreement with the organizational structure
current

ELABORATED REVIEWED APPROVED

Ingrid Ingrid Alexandra Eno Fitzgerald

Nombre:
Alexandra Nombre:Suarez Olsen Vasquez
Name:
Suarez Rodriguez
Rodriguez HEAD OFFICE OF
LEADER OF SYSTEMS
Cargo:
LEADER OF MANAGEMENT OF INTEGRATED OF
MANAGEMENT Position:
OF SECURITY AND MANAGEMENT - HSEQ
Position: SECURITY AND HEALTH IN THE
HEALTH IN THE WORK Fecha:14/Ago/2018
WORK
Fecha:13/Ago/2018
Fecha:13/Ago/2018
Angelica Maria
Nombre:
Silva De La Ossa

LEADER MANAGEMENT
Cargo:
OF QUALITY

Fecha:16/Ago/2018