Annual Equipment Inspections for Rescue Teams
Roco is now offering an on-site inspection service for rescue gear used by emergency response teams. Save time and manpower by having our rescue professionals perform your annual equipment inspections.
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OSHA Memorandum on Confined Spaces in Construction
This memorandum provides guidance on the enforcement of the Confined Spaces in Construction standard published on May 4, 2015. The new standard goes into effect on August 3, 2015. Requests for an extension of the effective date have indicated a need for additional time for training and the acquisition of equipment necessary to comply with...
Roco QUICK DRILL #8 – Petzl ID
Maintain Proficiency with Ground Station Drills The Petzl ID is a great device. However, as with any device or technique, if you don’t practice, you risk forgetting some of the basic principles and functions involved in its proper use. Using quick and easy-to-set-up ground stations will help to keep proficiency levels up while reducing risk,...
Six Egregious Violations filed by OSHA for Houston Trench Incident
One minute a worker was working in the 8-foot trench below ground. The next, he was being buried in it. His co-workers came to his rescue, digging him out with their bare hands. Moments after they pulled the injured man to safety, the unprotected trench collapsed again. His injuries were serious and led to his...
Incident: Two Workers Buried in Trench Collapse
Here’s another reminder of how quickly a trench can turn deadly and how important it is to be prepared. Is your rescue team prepared for such an incident? When firefighters arrived at the scene of a construction trench collapse near Covington (Louisiana) back in May, they could see two pairs of feet sticking out of...
Watch and Learn at Challenge 2015
Take in all the action and discover what your team may be missing! With Roco Rescue Challenge 2015 right around the corner, we wanted to share some of the benefits of attending as an observer. Here’s what one of our observers had to say about last year’s event… “You just can’t get everything you need out...
Do You Need Roco’s Industrial Rescue III Training?
“If you’ve been through a Roco class, whether it was Roco certification to NFPA 1006, or OSHA compliance training, our new Industrial Rescue III course can be the next step for you and your team. This course will challenge students (and rescue teams) to solve real-world confined space rescue scenarios building on previously learned skills,...
OPPD Employees Go to Great Heights to Train for Rescues
OPPD (Omaha Public Power District) rescue team members were put to the test by the elements and Roco instructors during a recent rescue class at their facility. During the week-long class, they experienced high temperatures and rain – all while working at varying heights! However, it provided to be a great learning opportunity for the...
Delay on CS Construction Enforcement
Washington, D.C. – In response to requests from the construction industry, OSHA is delaying full enforcement of its recently promulgated Confined Spaces in Construction Standard to allow employers additional time to comply with the rule. The final rule, issued May 4, has requirements similar to the Permit Required Confined Spaces Standard for general industry, including...
Technical Rescue Incident Preparedness: Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
Whether you’re a relatively new or a well-established Technical Search and Rescue (TSAR) organization, following an established Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment process is a great way to ensure you’re prepared for the “Big One.” The “Big One” is that incident where you’re called upon to deliver on the organizational investment of having a TSAR...
