Aerial Rescue Refresher Training Day for Tree Climbers

We recently went to The Big Rescue Event. A fundraiser for the Air Ambulance but also an opportunity to get up to date training.
At Faithful Tree Care the team is qualified to carry out tree climbing operations using a rope and harness. As part of the tree climber NPTC qualification we also have an assessment in Aerial Rescue. When tree climbing tasks are being carried out there must also be someone present who is equipped and able to carry out an aerial rescue should an accident happen while aloft or the climber becomes stranded.

The team recently had full days refresher training in aerial rescue from leading industry professional instructors. We discussed updates to legislation and new techniques and equipment. With the opportunity to meet and talk to many other tree surgeons from the region, including catching up with some old friends.

It was a practical day with different sessions discussing different scenarios followed by taking it in turn to rescue each other.
It was a fun and informative day out. Looking forward to doing it again in the future. Along with our up to date First Aid training including dealing with catastrophic bleeds and other typical injuries from our work environment we would like to hope we are in a good position should an accident happen. Touch wood it won’t (pun intented).

With thanks to John Hancock for the photos – johnhancock.co.uk – @johnhancock.co.uk