Basic Tower Climbing and Rescue (12 Months)

What is the Basic Tower Climbing & Rescue scheme?

The Mast and Tower Safety (MATS): Basic Tower Climbing & Rescue scheme provides a framework to support consistency and relevance in both training and assessment for individuals who work on towers and masts in the telecommunications and broadcast industry.

Developed in collaboration with the industry “Mast and Tower Safety Group”, the scheme recognises the skills and underpinning knowledge required to safely and competently climb and undertake rescues from towers and masts, incorporating the relevant requirements of HSE legislation.

Modules

This is designed for use with first time climbers and offers an introduction to basic tower climbing and rescue. It is delivered over 3 consecutive days where both knowledge and practical elements are assessed and consists of the following:

• Understanding legislation and safety standards
• Assessing risk
• Managing common hazards
• Using harnesses
• Using fall arrest lanyards
• Selecting appropriate anchor points
• Using fixed fall arrest systems
• Using work positioning lanyards
• Using additional fall prevention equipment
• Developing rescue plans
• Inspecting rescue equipment
• Managing suspension syncope
• Selecting rescue techniques
• Using knots and “off-weighting” techniques
• Demonstrating climbing techniques
• Carrying out a rescue

Delivery Model

This scheme is delivered through our Approved Providers, and the Initial training programme is 3 days.

Assessment

Assessment comprises a multiple choice or short answer question test, with a practical assessment of climbing & rescue.

Registration

EUSR registration for the Basic Tower Climbing & Rescue scheme is for 1 year from the date of assessment. Registration renewal is required after 1 year and is dependent upon you being able to demonstrate continued competence evidenced through the completion of the 1-day annual renewal programme.

Renewal

This scheme is delivered through our Approved Providers, and the Renewal training programme is 1-day.

Assessment comprises a multiple choice or short answer question test, with a practical assessment of climbing & rescue.

This renewal programme includes:

• Understanding legislation and safety standards
• Inspecting and fitting Personal Fall Protection Equipment (PFPE)
• Using fall arrest lanyards
• Selecting appropriate anchor points
• Using fixed fall arrest systems
• Using work positioning lanyards
• Using additional fall prevention equipment
• Developing rescue plans
• Managing suspension syncope
• Selecting rescue techniques
• Using “off-weighting” techniques
• Demonstrating climbing techniques
• Carrying out a rescue

FAQ

If my EUSR registration has expired, can I renew it?

If your EUSR registration expired more than 12 months ago, you must complete the 3-day Initial training programme to achieve EUSR registration for the scheme.