Manufacturer Endorsed Powered Ascender Training
This course was developed to provide a variety of at-height workers the training required to use Ronin powered ascenders in the workplace.
DESCRIPTION
Powered ascenders have revolutionized access to a variety of challenging work environments. As most at-height workers know, one of the most challenging parts of the day is the commute to the worksite! Powered ascenders reduce worker fatigue and allow technicians to reach their worksite quickly without the physical exertion of climbing a structure. When used properly, the device can also be used to hoist or lift small loads, tools, or other equipment to the worksite. Safety One developed this course with support and endorsement from the professionals at Ronin and is intended to provide workers and enthusiasts from a variety of industries with the training, hands-on experience, and certification they need to remain safe and productive.
Safety One’s Powered Ascender Training Course encompasses both classroom learning and various field exercises. Physical and mental aptitude for working at-height is required.
COURSE DURATION:
Half-day; 50% classroom instruction, 50% detailed hands-on instruction
CLASS SIZE: Maximum 8 per Instructor
COURSE CONTENT SUMMARY
Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive Safety One Powered Ascender Rope Access Certification and have efficiently demonstrated:
- Safe and effective use of the Ronin device
- Understanding how to conduct a thorough inspection of the device
- Knowledge of applicable components in the system and their use
AUDIENCE & PREREQUISITES
AUDIENCE
This Pole Top Climb & Rescue course is suitable for new and experienced climbers required to work on or maintain wood poles and electricity poles.
OSHA requires workers to be trained and certified in proper climbing and rescue methods for working at elevated positions on wood poles.
PREREQUISITES FOR THIS COURSE
Prior industry-related at-height experience.
COURSE OUTLINE
OUTLINE FOR THIS COURSE
Classroom training
- What is a powered ascender?
- Powered ascender safety
- Inspection of your Ronin lift
- Rope selection and inspection
- Proper loading of the ascender
- Adjustment and operation
- Ascending and descending a rope
- Anchor selection
- Winching and hoisting operations
Hands-on Field Training
Students solidify their understanding of basic principles of powered ascenders, learn vital skills and demonstrate their knowledge:
- Inspection of the device
- Proper rope selection
- Anchorage selection
- Loading the Ronin
- Ascending
- Descending, reverse on models so equipped
- Advanced use fundamentals
- Rescue scenarios
Industries served
- Tower Climbers or Technicians
- Wireless Internet Service Providers (WISPs)
- Utility Workers
- Arborists
- Route Setters at climbing gyms
- Wind Turbine Technicians
- Bridge or Structure Inspectors
- Window Washers
- First Responders
- Law Enforcement and Military
- Recreational users
- Many others!
OTHER TRAINING COURSES YOU MAY BE INTERESTED IN
Standard Fall Protection Safety & Rescue Training |
We Also Bring the Course to You
For companies that have five or more employees that need safety certification, Safety One offers all open enrollment courses and customized fall protection trainings at the client’s site.
By tailoring a training course to your site and your staff, we are able to address specific issues unique to your business needs and resolve fall protection hazards in and around your facility.
In addition, there is cost savings by reducing employee down time.
