What’s the Difference Between High Angle & Low Angle Rescue?
A low angle rope rescue is less risky than a high angle rescue because more weight is supported by the ground compared to being suspended in the air.
An Overview of Rope Access for Commercial/Industrial Use
Rope access is for more than window washing. Commercial and industrial uses include work on bridges, towers, turbines, dams and high angle rescue.
What Certifications Are Required for High Angle Rescue?
Whether you’re hiring a high angle rescue team or using an outside vendor, there are 5 certifications you should look for, including IRATA and SPRAT.
Working at Heights in Mining: Why You Need a High Angle Rescue Team
Working at heights is any situation where a worker could fall to a lower level than the one they are standing or sitting on.
Protocol Rescue Performing a High Angle Rope Rescue (Video)
The Protocol Rescue team was featured in an episode on The Battalion Series, a web TV show about real-life firefighters and emergency response heroes.
Why Outsourcing High Angle Rope Rescue Makes Sense When Oil Prices Are Low
Outsourced emergency rescue, technical rope rescue and high angle rescue makes sense when oil and commodity prices are low.
What to Look for in a High Angle Rope Rescue Team
Not all oil, gas and mining construction and maintenance projects require a high angle rope rescue team (or a technical rope rescue team) but when the project does, you want to ensure you have the best possible team in place. …
Rope Rescue Services on the Pipeline: What you Need to Know
It is not routine for pipeline companies to conduct work at heights requiring a high angle rescue team, but for anyone involved with installation of a pipeline and tasked with meeting rescue or emergency response requirements, there are many options…
How Is Rope Rescue Regulated By OH&S in Alberta?
For rope rescue, the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Code (OHS) could use some additional clarification. Here’s what the OH&S code currently says.
What is High Angle Rope Rescue?
High angle rope rescue (HARR) is used when significant heights are a factor for workers on site at construction and repair/maintenance projects.
