© MSA Fall Protection Rescue Planning, Equipment and Training for Post-Fall Rescue and Retrieval MSA WebCast November 28, 2006 Presented by: Joseph Feldstein Manager Technical Services Mine Safety Appliances Company

© MSA Fall Arrest and Rescue n Self-Rescue n Assisted Rescue and Evacuation n Planning for the Event n Selecting the Right Equipment n Training for Rescue Personnel

© MSA Rescue Planning n Planning for rescue is part of the total fall protection program n The Rescue Plan n Rescue Procedures n Rescue Procedures are linked to your Fall Protection Procedures

© MSA Rescue Planning (continued) n The Role of Emergency Services u Questions to be considered before relying on professional emergency services u The employers responsibility n Medical Considerations in Post-Fall Rescue u First aid for rescue personnel u Your first priority – quick safe transport u Preventing suspension trauma

© MSA Rescue Equipment n Historical and current trends u Alpine techniques u Modern industrial rescue equipment n Selecting the right equipment for the job u No one-size-fits-all u Contact your rescue equipment manufacturer MSA Rescue Utility System

© MSA Rescue Equipment Standards n NFPA 1983 (2006 edition) u Synthetic fiber ropes u Rescue harnesses u Accessory equipment n ANSI Z359.4 (proposed) u Rescue harnesses u Rescue lanyards u Anchorage connectors u Descender devices u Three-Way rescuers u Rescue Hoists

© MSA Rescue Training n Training and Competency u Training + Assessment = Competency n ANSI Z Training Requirements for Rescue u “Authorized Rescuer” u “Competent Rescuer”

© MSA Rescue Training (continued) n Practice, Practice, Practice u Training as a team u Assessment u Simulations n Training Resources u In-House Professionals u Governmental Agencies u Private Contractors and Consultants

© MSA Raising the Bar for Rescue Preparedness n Rescue is part of a managed fall protection program n Rescue is a pre-planned event n Select the right equipment for your applications n Seek professional training for your team n Practice for the worst case

© MSA Thank you for your participation! For further information, contact: Joseph Feldstein MSA Fall Protection 2250 South Tejon Street Englewood, CO Ph: (303) Fax: (303)