Jackson, Mississippi is a burgeoning metro area with over 600,000 residents. Interstate highways busily crisscross the city. In the early evening of April 30, 2024, emergency responders found themselves planning how to recover the body of a man that had been missing for a month.
In confined space work, ensuring air quality is a top priority. With directives from OSHA and consensus recommendations from ANSI & NFPA, understanding the ins and outs of atmospheric monitoring is key. This article will briefly review what OSHA requires as well as what ANSI, NFPA and Roco recommend for practices that ensure worker safety...
QUESTION: How often should respiratory protection equipment be inspected, cleaned, and replaced in an industrial rescue setting?
QUESTION: What’s the difference between a fall arrest and a fall restraint system, and in what situations should each be used? Are there any regulations or best practices to follow?
At Roco Rescue, we know every rescue has a story worth telling. Stories of courage, teamwork, and skill that not only inspire but also teach vital safety lessons. That’s why we’re inviting you to share your experiences through our “Recognizing Real Rescues” program, which aims to spotlight these important stories and enhance safety practices across...
Roco Rescue has entered a strategic partnership with the Voluntary Protection Program Participants’ Association (VPPPA), extending exclusive benefits to VPPPA members*. Through this Partnership, VPPPA members gain access to specialized rescue training program discounts and scholarships with Roco Rescue!
QUESTION: What is the role of a spine board in emergency medical response, specifically when dealing with confined space and high-angle rescues?
READER QUESTION: Is an energy absorber system needed on the safety line to help limit the impact forces should the belay system be engaged to arrest the falling load?
UPDATE: Roco Rescue Challenge 2024 has reached full capacity for team participation, but Observers are still welcome. We have created a team waiting list, so please contact us if you are interested in registering your team or plan to come watch the action. Register now! Roco Rescue Challenge 2024 marks the 31st Anniversary of North America’s...
On February 5, 2024, OSHA published a proposed update to the 1910.156 Fire Brigades Standard. OSHA is proposing through this notice of proposed rulemaking to issue a new safety and health standard, titled Emergency Response, to replace the existing 40-year-old Fire Brigades Standard. The public comment period has closed but was extended twice due to an overwhelming...
