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Ski Lift Evacuation and Rescue

It is critical that ski patrol and lift mechanics act quickly in an emergency situation, and that they have a rescue plan that takes into account the special factors that can affect the priority of those needing to be evacuated. Additionally, evacuating a ski lift requires the use of specialized equipment and techniques.

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Course breakdown

Nouvelle Hauteur’s Ski Lift Evacuation & Rescue course is customized to fit the needs of the ski resort, how they are equipped, and the skill level of the rescue team. Our expert instructors know all of the various evacuation techniques, and can teach to the requirements of our students.

Prerequisite

None

Duration

8, 16 or 24 hours

Maximum participants

Languages offered

English, French

Equipment Required

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Objectives of the training

Regulations and standards influencing work on ski lifts know how to correctly adjust and install a safety harness
Understand the basic components of ski lift rescue systems
Be able to install a simple improvised anchor
Know how to respond in a rescue situation
Know how to safely lower a skier to the ground
Understand best practices for coordinating a large-scale evacuation
Basic equipment review and inspection

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Our state-of-the-art training center

Our vast training center is designed to simulate all types of high-rise and confined-space environments that you or your workers might encounter in the field, with all necessary safety precautions in place.

This allows your team the freedom to make the mistakes necessary for genuine learning, in a controlled environment, without fear of consequences or injury.