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Accompanied descent rescue with the RIG

In case of a work emergency, a rapid evacuation solution for a single victim is an accompanied descent done by a co-worker.

Warnings

  • Carefully read the Instructions for Use used in this technical advice before consulting the advice itself. You must have already read and understood the information in the Instructions for Use to be able to understand this supplementary information.
  • Mastering these techniques requires specific training. Work with a professional to confirm your ability to perform these techniques safely and independently before attempting them unsupervised.
  • We provide examples of techniques related to your activity. There may be others that we do not describe here.

The RIG can be used to control a 2-person descent, up to the maximum load of 200 kg. For improved control, the rope must pass through a braking carabiner.

RIG: maximum load.
RIG: maximum load.

The rescuer transfers the victim's weight to the rescuer's descender, then controls the tandem descent.

RIG: the rescuer transfers the victim's weight.
RIG: the rescuer transfers the victim's weight.

Example of a technique for transferring the victim's weight:

RIG: transferring the victim's weight, example 1/7.

Victim suspended on his/her RIG

RIG: transferring the victim's weight, example 2/7.

The rescuer descends on the rope that is not under tension.

RIG: transferring the victim's weight, example 3/7.

The rescuer connects him/herself to the victim with a lanyard and removes the victim's ASAP (the rescuer's energy absorber must be suitable for two-person use).

RIG: transferring the victim's weight, example 4/7.

The rescuer connects the victim's sternal point to his her/own RIG with a short link (lanyard or single carabiner).

RIG: transferring the victim's weight, example 5/7.

The rescuer operates the victim's RIG to unload the victim's rope, transferring the victim's weight to the rescuer's RIG.

RIG: transferring the victim's weight, example 6/7.

The rescuer removes the victim's RIG.

RIG: transferring the victim's weight, example 7/7.

The rescuer controls the descent with his/her RIG and a braking carabiner.