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We recommend Lyon Equipment as a provider of Work & Rescue Training

Your total solution for all your work at height requirements

Lyon Equipments credentials are:

• Founder member of Industrial Rope Access Trade Association (IRATA)
• Member of the British Safety Industry Federation
• At the forefront of the development of recognized industry standards regarding methods for safe work at height
• Comprehensive in-house test and research facilities
• Highly qualified trainers with extensive experience of working at height
• Comprehensive consultancy service offering advice on all aspects of Work at Height.

Lyon Equipments Courses cover:

• Rope Access
• Work Positioning
• Roof top safety
• Mast climbing
• Restricted space access
• Equipment inspection, maintenance and care
• Line Rescue
• Truss work
• Tower crane evacuation
• Line rescue training for emergency services

Lyon Equipment Courses

IRATA (Industrial Rope Access Trade Association)

• IRATA Level 1 - 5 days - A technician who is able to perform a limited range of rope access tasks under the supervision of a level 3 supervisor.
• IRATA Level 2 - 5 days - A lead technician who is capable of rigging working ropes, undertaking rescues and performing other rope access tasks under the supervision of a level 3 supervisor.
• IRATA Level 3 - 5 days - A technician / supervisor who is capable of complete responsibility for work projects; is able to demonstrate the skills and knowledge required of levels 1 and 2; is conversant with relevant work techniques and legislation; has a comprehensive knowledge of advanced rescue techniques; holds a current first aid qualification and has knowledge of the IRATA cetification scheme.

Work at Height

• 1day - Suitable for: Steel erectors, Entertainment industry technicians, Tower and mast climbers, Scaffolders and Building maintenance workers.

Evacuation from Height

• 1day - Specific to developing escape and rescue plans to increase safety levels and address risks identified in assessments of elevated places such as cranes, roofs, gantries and cable cars.

IRATA Re-assessment All qualifications require re-assessment every 3 years.

• IRATA Level 1 Re-assessment - 3 days.
• IRATA Level 2 Re-assessment - 3 days.
• IRATA Level 3 Re-assessment - 3 days.

Personal Protection Equipment selection, care, maintenance & inspection courses

• PPE Inspection - 1 day - Suitable for: Rope access technicians, Mountain rescue personnel and all workesr at height.
• PPE Inspection - Competent Person Certificate - 3 days - Suitable for: Rope access supervisors, Mountain rescue equipment officers, safety supervisors and others responsible for work-sites or stores.

Line Rescue for the emergency services

• 1 to 4 days.

Equipment sales for work purposes

• 2 days - A course for retailers.

Bespoke courses

• Please call to discuss your requirements.

Contact Lyon Equipment on +44 (0) 15396 25493 or info@lyon.co.uk or browse www.lyon.co.uk