NORTHV ROPE ACCESS GROUP supports the preparation of rescue and evacuation operations at height through technical planning, the definition of procedures, practical training and the selection of equipment suited to the scenario. We develop solutions tailored to the characteristics of the site, the access conditions and the operational needs of each project.
In work carried out at height, on cranes, steel structures and industrial installations, emergency preparedness must take into account the characteristics of the site, the available access, the risks identified and the rescue resources required.
A rescue procedure must be suited to the actual scenario, define responsibilities and consider how to reach, assist and evacuate a person in difficulty.
NORTHV aims to support its clients in the technical preparation of these operations, in accordance with the contracted scope and the competence of the professionals involved.
Services
From planning to equipment.
A
Planning and procedures
Preparing a rescue starts with an analysis of the site, the access conditions and the foreseeable emergency scenarios. The aim is to establish an approach suited to the structure, the resources available and the team's needs.
Possible content, depending on the service contracted
Analysis of access conditions
Identification of relevant emergency scenarios
Definition of rescue and evacuation methods
Identification of the equipment required
Definition of roles and responsibilities
Preparation or review of rescue procedures
Coordination with the site's emergency procedures
B
Practical training and rescue drills
Practical exercises prepare teams for the defined procedures and check that the planned resources are adequate. Scenarios should be selected according to actual working conditions, the participants' competence and the objectives of the exercise. Training is only provided when it is actually available and delivered by suitably qualified professionals.
Possible content, depending on the service contracted
Rescue preparedness exercises
Simulation of evacuation scenarios
Hands-on use of the planned equipment
Checking roles and communication between those involved
Identification of opportunities for improvement
Recording of observations and results, where included in the service
C
Technical support and equipment configuration
The selection and configuration of equipment must take into account the rescue scenario, the expected loads, the anchor points, component compatibility and the manufacturers' instructions. NORTHV may provide technical support within the scope of the contracted services and the competence of the professionals involved.
Possible content, depending on the service contracted
Selection of equipment for the expected scenario
Checking component compatibility
Preparation and organisation of kits
Support in preparing exercises
Review of equipment documentation, where applicable
Guidance on use in accordance with the manufacturers' instructions
D
Equipment checks and management
Rescue equipment must be subject to the applicable checks and inspections, in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, its use, its history and the relevant regulatory requirements. The scope of each service must clearly distinguish between pre-use checks, periodic inspections, assessments after use or an incident, and other specialist checks.
Scenarios
Solutions for different working scenarios.
01
Cranes and lifting equipment
Preparation of rescue and evacuation scenarios at height, taking into account the available access, the geometry of the structure and the working conditions.
02
Industrial structures
Preparation of solutions for work on steel structures, industrial installations and elevated areas with restricted access.
03
Construction and maintenance
Preparation of emergency scenarios for teams working at height during construction, maintenance and refurbishment work.
04
Infrastructure and locations with restricted access
Assessment of rescue needs on structures and installations that require specific access and evacuation methods.
The feasibility of each job is assessed individually, according to the structure, the site and the project's requirements.
Rescue equipment hire
Rescue and evacuation equipment
Equipment and kits for work at height, technical rescue and emergency preparedness.
NORTHV intends to offer hire of equipment for work at height and rescue operations, allowing clients to request the components suited to the characteristics of their project. Equipment selection must take into account the scenario of use, the number of people involved, the expected loads, the working height, the rope lengths required, component compatibility and the manufacturers' instructions.
Types of equipment
Rescue and evacuation kits
Lowering and raising systems and mechanical advantage
