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Technical rescue

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General
Bolting - Knots - Anchors
Rescue
Basics
Descent
Specific instructions for use
Tests - Standards
Ascent - Climbing
Carabiner choice
Ascent - Access
New items
How to calculate mechanical advantage

How to calculate mechanical advantage
Primary uses of the RIG

Primary uses of the RIG
Video - Using the REEVE pulley

Video - Using the REEVE pulley
I’D L uses and specifications

I’D L uses and specifications
Using the ADJUST rope adjuster with the MGO OPEN

Using the ADJUST rope adjuster with the MGO OPEN
Tensioning a tyrolean with MAESTRO, I’D, RIG

Tensioning a tyrolean with MAESTRO, I’D, RIG
Tyrolean on rope with RIG

Tyrolean on rope with RIG
Rope rescue: ASAP and accompanied descent

Rope rescue: ASAP and accompanied descent
Haul system with the RIG

Haul system with the RIG
Drop loop haul on the MAESTRO for urgent rescue

Drop loop haul on the MAESTRO for urgent rescue
Team rescue techniques for hauling and lowering

Team rescue techniques for hauling and lowering
Comparison between MAESTRO and I’D for a rescue using twin tensioned haul lines

Comparison between MAESTRO and I’D for a rescue using twin tensioned haul lines
Accompanied descent rescue with the RIG

Accompanied descent rescue with the RIG
Release and rescue of a victim on a fall arrest system, by two co-workers

Release and rescue of a victim on a fall arrest system, by two co-workers
Rope rescue: ASAP performance on a taut rope

Rope rescue: ASAP performance on a taut rope
Two MAESTRO, I’D or RIG used in parallel by a single operator.

Two MAESTRO, I’D or RIG used in parallel by a single operator.
Tower rescue: skate block with REEVE

Tower rescue: skate block with REEVE
Video - How to do a rescue on a cable lift?

Video - How to do a rescue on a cable lift?
Video - How to install and use TWIN RELEASE?

Video - How to install and use TWIN RELEASE?
Using the TWIN RELEASE for a 3:1 Haul System

Using the TWIN RELEASE for a 3:1 Haul System
Working load in emergency situations

Working load in emergency situations
Release and rescue of a co-worker using a rescue kit

Release and rescue of a co-worker using a rescue kit
Release and rescue of a co-worker suspended on a static support.

Release and rescue of a co-worker suspended on a static support.
Release and rescue of a co-worker suspended on a long rope

Release and rescue of a co-worker suspended on a long rope
Drop loop haul on the I'D for urgent rescue, with ASAP

Drop loop haul on the I'D for urgent rescue, with ASAP
Evacuation by rope-to-rope transfer

Evacuation by rope-to-rope transfer
Evacuation by Tyrolean traverse

Evacuation by Tyrolean traverse
Upward and horizontal evacuation in a confined space

Upward and horizontal evacuation in a confined space
Performance of the ASAP with a 250 kg load, with the ASAP fixed to an anchor.

Performance of the ASAP with a 250 kg load, with the ASAP fixed to an anchor.
MAESTRO features

MAESTRO features
Remote control of the MAESTRO handle with a cord

Remote control of the MAESTRO handle with a cord
Belaying with the MAESTRO

Belaying with the MAESTRO
MAESTRO line: difference between S and L models

MAESTRO line: difference between S and L models
Securing the MAESTRO with an ASAP for training.

Securing the MAESTRO with an ASAP for training.
Releasable anchor with the RIG: lowering system pre-installed on the ground.

Releasable anchor with the RIG: lowering system pre-installed on the ground.
Using the GRILLON as an anchor for more than one person

Using the GRILLON as an anchor for more than one person
Using pulleys with small-diameter rope or cord.

Using pulleys with small-diameter rope or cord.
Lowering 150 kg - 250 kg with the I’D S and I’D EVAC on the anchor

Lowering 150 kg - 250 kg with the I’D S and I’D EVAC on the anchor
Lowering 150 kg - 280 kg with the I’D L on the anchor

Lowering 150 kg - 280 kg with the I’D L on the anchor
Belaying loads with the I’D S, I’D L, and I’D EVAC

Belaying loads with the I’D S, I’D L, and I’D EVAC
Pulley system efficiency tests with MAESTRO, I’D S, PRO TRAXION, ROLLCLIP...

Pulley system efficiency tests with MAESTRO, I’D S, PRO TRAXION, ROLLCLIP...
Greater efficiency on rope ascents with FALCON ASCENT and TOP CROLL S

Greater efficiency on rope ascents with FALCON ASCENT and TOP CROLL S
Carabiner compatibility test

Carabiner compatibility test
Carabiner basics

Carabiner basics
Choice of carabiner for attaching a descender with a safety gate (I’D S, RIG, STOP...) to the harness

Choice of carabiner for attaching a descender with a safety gate (I’D S, RIG, STOP...) to the harness
Choice of lanyard end carabiner for a work positioning lanyard

Choice of lanyard end carabiner for a work positioning lanyard
Choice of carabiner for connecting the fall-arrest lanyard to the harness

Choice of carabiner for connecting the fall-arrest lanyard to the harness
Choice of carabiners for attaching the rope to the anchor

Choice of carabiners for attaching the rope to the anchor
Choice of carabiners for hauling systems and pulley attachment

Choice of carabiners for hauling systems and pulley attachment
Choice of carabiners for attaching a HUIT, RACK... to the harness

Choice of carabiners for attaching a HUIT, RACK... to the harness
Examples of dangerous carabiner loading.

Examples of dangerous carabiner loading.
Occasional rope climbing with the I'D

Occasional rope climbing with the I'D