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Can I Use a Crane as Part of my Rescue Plan?
This post has been updated and republished as of 30 Sep 2018.
PJ’s Perform Rescue on the USS Alabama
During a recent Roco Combat Technical Rescue course onboard the USS Alabama, an elite group of Pararescuemen were called to the “real thing” when a ship worker took a fall and needed to be rescued. According to Roco Tactical Chief Instructor Alex Reckendorf, the PJ’s performed a flawless rope rescue and integrated well with the...
Retired and Dangerous…Mothballed Vessels and Abandoned Equipment
In a recent article in ASSE’s Professional Safety magazine, we found some very important points to consider for rescuers. Whether you are preparing for stand-by rescue operations, getting ready to enter an “abandoned in place” vessel, or just found the “perfect” retired vessel to use for your upcoming rescue training…proceed with caution! The article does...
Roco QUICK DRILL #4 – Selecting the Proper Knot and Tying Correctly
Being able to tie a knot in the classroom with a rope short vs. selecting the proper knot and tying it correctly in the field during an emergency requires experience. With a little imagination, you can provide your team members numerous scenarios to practice in just a short period of time while they are still within a controlled environment. This practice...
OSHA Emergency Response Meeting in Washington, DC
On July 30 and 31, OSHA held an Emergency Response and Preparedness Stakeholders meeting in Washington, DC for the purpose of discussing the merits and potential content of an emergency response and preparedness standard. Meeting participants were from a broad range of both public and private industry experts to include two Roco representatives, Jim Breen,...
A Job Hazard Analysis for Work at Height
The following article was featured in the June 2014 issue of ISHN, and authored by Roco Chief Instructor Pat Furr. As part of my safety consulting duties, I have seen many fall protection programs for a wide variety of industries. When I ask about an employer’s fall protection plan, it’s pretty scary to be told,...
Confined Space Attendants Play a Crucial Role
The following article was featured in the July 2014 issue of ISHN, and authored by Roco’s own Chief Instructor Pat Furr. Have you ever wondered who that person is who hovers around the portal of a permit space while workers are in the space? What does a Confined Space Attendant (often referred to as the...
Quick-Connect Harness Buckle Safety
Recently, we noticed a story in a leading safety and health magazine that questions the “two-piece, pass-through buckle” that is commonly used on many harnesses. The author, in fact, referred to it as a design flaw. However, we consider it more a matter of improper use than a design flaw. While he does identify some...
OSHA Seeks Input on Emergency Response Standard
Prompted by the 2013 fire and explosion that killed 12 firefighters at a Texas fertilizer facility, as well as other recent incidents, OSHA is considering the development of a standard on emergency response and preparedness. Stakeholders are invited to provide input at an informal OSHA meeting in Washington on July 30 and, if needed, on...
