Painter USA On-Site Rescue Plan

It is possible that serious medical complications (circulatory) from hanging in the harness can occur.

Make sure emergency services is on the scene before taking the pressure off a worker suspended period of time!

• Job Site Name:

• Foreman name

• Field Supervisor Name

• Date:

  Date
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STEP #1: Identify resource for worker rescue

• Response time:

• Crane with Operator?

  Yes

  No

• Ladders?

  Yes

  No

• Aerial lift for protection

  Yes

  No

• Anchor points for Rescuers?

  Yes

  No

• Personnel for response:

• Qualified First Aiders

STEP #2: Initiate immediate response!

• 1. THE FIRST WORKER to notice fallen worker will immediately approach the worker and ask if they are injured
  2. If they are injured and do not respond, Initiate site emergency response or call 911 and to go to Step #3
  2b. Sodexo/P&G site dial 222 or radio channel 6
  3. If not injured, go to Step #3

STEP #3:

• 1. Summon on site rescue personnel
  2. Site Foreman to take charge
  3. One person to call Office immediately
  4. Use rescue method of choice, as indicated above
  5. Ensure injured worker is secure before disengaging from fall arrest system
  6. Initiate first aid
  7. Continue first aid until worker reaches ground

• Sodexo site number dial 222
  Radio Channel 6

• THINGS TO TELL FALLEN WORKER WAITING FOR RESCUE:
  ~ A person, who is conscious while suspended in a harness, can also engage in potentially life-saving strategies.
  ~ Relax - panic can make your situation worse.
  ~ Find something to kick against or lift your knees into a sitting position, if possible. This gets your legs above your hips and keeps the blood flowing. If you're able, swing yourself upside down every few minutes.
  ~ A specially designed trauma strap can also be used to buy a suspended worker some time while awaiting rescue.
  ~ If movement is impossible, then squeeze leg muscles every 5 seconds - breathe slow and deep.

I have reviewed this rescue plan with ALL members of my crew before starting the job. I will ensure all new crew members participate in a review of this procedure prior to starting work.

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• Address:

• Foreman

• Date:

  Date

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