Tree rescue manual | Page 5

Running anchors ( skate block for rescuer or for anchor ) 45
1.2.2
Casualty lift and movement techniques
46
Butt block ( ground lift and lower )
46
Redirected butt block ( ground lift and lower )
48
Individual pick-off rescue
50
Branch-end rescues
51
Bracing a branch
54
1.2.3
Casualty evacuation techniques
55
Lower casualty on their own system with additional belay
55
Top-down lower
56
Skate block ( casualty )
57
2 Skills compendium 58
2.1 Tree rescue with aerial appliance 59
Cut and hold techniques
60
Use of tree company EWP onsite
61
2.1.1 Stationary boom high point 62
2.1.2
Utilising crane for access
65
Standards to ‘ ride the hook ’
67
Methods to tie in
68
Attachment and lift procedure
69
Lift procedure for a rescue operation :
69
2.2 General tree climbing techniques 70 2.2.1 Tree access techniques 70
2.2.2
Setting an anchor point from the ground using a throwline
72
Using a throwline
72
Using a Big Shot
73
Other line-throwing devices
74
Isolating a target branch
75
Installing a climbing rope over an anchor point
76
Installing multiple ropes
76
Moving the climbing rope along a branch
77
Selecting a suitable anchor point
79
Load testing anchor points
80
Climbing system setups and terminology
82
Basal anchors
84
Basal anchor examples
85
Canopy anchors
86
Canopy anchor examples
87
2.2.3
Advancing an anchor
88
Equipment requirements
89
Adjustable lanyard
90
MRT climbing systems
91
MRT climbing procedure
92
Throwing rope
94
Transitioning between climbing systems
95
2.2.4 Spur climbing 96 Equipment requirements 96
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