Arrange to meet with the client on-site, make an initial assessment of the work area and advise on hazards and risks.When providing rescue services for our customers we would typically organise the following: As well as this, we have escape breathing apparatus from 10-minute duration through the range up to 4 hours. This can be either apparatus rated for 20 minutes wearing time, or the BG4 re-breather which is rated at 4 hours wearing time. We use breathing apparatus appropriate to the risk assessment and control measures identified within.

For example, First Aid at Work as approved by the HSE and awarded through MP Awards (award body), and Advanced First Aid (pain relief, resuscitation, blood clotting, defibrillation, transport). They are also trained in first aid, with added trauma training, and are competent to use specialist emergency medical equipment. Our teams are trained to offer specialist rescue from heights, as well as from high risk confined spaces.Īll operatives are competent to use and service open circuit breathing apparatus (OCBA). Our rescue teams are highly trained, competent health and safety experts, all qualified as either rescue team leaders or rescue operatives as outlined in the National Occupational Standards Mines Regulations 2014, and all having a rescue operative’s “QCF” certificate. We are renowned for our expertise in working in challenging environments and delivering a high quality, value-adding service.

For over 120 years, MRS has delivered confined space rescue services – making us the most experienced, and recognised Rescue Services company in the UK.

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