Rescue Talk

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December 27, 2023

Suspension Trauma: Roco Safety Poster

“ANSI Z359 as well as OSHA 1926.502(d)(20) require employers to provide the prompt rescue of employees in the event of a fall, or assure that employees are able to perform self-rescue.” What is suspension trauma? Suspension Trauma (also known as orthostatic intolerance) has been identified by OSHA as a workplace hazard for those using Personal...

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December 12, 2023

New Roco Urban Rescue Harnesses

Manufactured exclusively for Roco Rescue by CMC. The new Roco Urban ATOM™ Rescue Harness is the perfect solution for the urban rescuer – designed for vertical and confined space rescue, or an occasional trip to the backcountry. Customized by Roco Rescue, this new full-body harness is based on the technologically advanced ATOM™ harness by CMC....

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November 29, 2023

Flashlights and Pocketknives

I love flashlights and pocketknives. Always have. One of the high points of my youth was when my dad finally trusted me enough to carry a pocketknife. From that moment on, the left pocket of my 501’s had a two AA cell Mini Mag in it while the right pocket had an Old Timer three...

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November 14, 2023

What Does NFPA Have to Say about Confined Spaces? (Part 2)

A How-To Guide for Selecting a Rescue Service In the first article in this series, we provided a high-level overview of NFPA 350 Guide for Safe Confined Space Entry and Work. We discussed the expanded roles on a confined space entry team with the inclusion of positions such as the Ventilation Specialist, Gas Tester, Standby...

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October 24, 2023

Roco Rescue Challenge 2023

This year marked our 30th anniversary of Roco Rescue Challenge – one of the longest-running rescue events in North America! Roco Challenge has always intended to be more than a competition with the primary purpose of learning and sharing ideas. And that was achieved this year with teams from both industrial and municipal sectors participating in...

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