Rescue 3 Europe Safe Working In and Near Water – Digital Download
£14.95
People who are tasked to work near and in water need appropriate training and guidance to keep them safe.
This manual is aimed at all branches of industry, including construction, road, rail and bridge maintenance, environmental protection and monitoring organisations, council workers,
ecologists and other scientists, and infrastructure workers.
With over 40 years’ experience developing and accrediting training courses, Rescue 3 Europe is perfectly placed to share its water safety and rescue knowledge.
This is the digital download of the Safe Working In and Near Water manual (11MB PDF file). It is also available to buy as a paperback book.
Contents
- Introduction
- What training should I take?
- Workplace Legislation
- Safe Systems of Work
- Risk Assessments
- Control Measures and Precautions
- Prevention Hierarchy
- Method Statement
- Rescue Plan
- Permit to Work
- Site/Team Briefing
- Pre-planning for Emergencies
- Biosecurity and Environmental Considerations
- Water Hazards
- Coastal and Tidal Considerations
- Flood Considerations
- Cold Water Considerations
- Best Practice Guidelines for Working Near or In Water
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Lifejacket Maintenance and Inspection
- Buoyancy Aids
- Rescue Equipment
- Technical Equipment Maintenance and Inspection
- River Orientation
- Work Site Zoning
- Rescue Techniques
- Swimming Techniques
- Wading Techniques
- Conditional Rescues – Talk, Reach, Throw
- Throwbag Rescues
- Working at Night
- Lone and Remote Working Considerations
- Medical Considerations
- Drowning
- Waterborne Illnesses
- Decontamination and Prevention of Waterborne Illnesses
- Polluted Areas
ISBN-13: 978-1916438088