Newly developed techniques for the CMC CLUTCH™ by Harken Industrial™.

Updated step-by-step illustrations in the Rope Access chapter.

Dedicated chapter for Twin Tension Systems.

High Angle and Low Angle chapters have been split out from the Litter Operations chapter.

NFPA 1006 references added to the Terminal Learning Objectives and Enabling Learning Objectives in each chapter.

The manual reflects what we have learned through more than 40 years of responding to rescues and teaching thousands of students. The BHW Group Limited will not be res ponsible for any claims arising fr om such use.The CMC Rope Rescue Technician Manual has become the standard reference for many departments and rope rescue training programs. Any such use will invalidate the w arranty. DO NOT USE WINCH TO LIFT, SUPPORT, OR OTHERWISE TRA NSPORT PERSONNEL.EXCESSIVE “INCHING ” MUST BE A VOIDED.AVOID CONDITIONS WHER E LOAD SHIFTS O R SNATCHES OCCUR.

THE WIRE ROPE RETAINER ON THE DRUM IS NOT INTENDED TO HOLD THE LOAD. A MINIMUM OF 5 WRA PS OF ROPE AROUND THE WINCH DRUM MUST BE MAINTAINED TO HOLD THE LOAD.As the positioning of the winch rope depends on the particular app lication of the task, the operator must be aware of th e ‘Guide to Safe Winching’ section to ensure they and others are positioned safely. The winch may be operated by a fixed workstation and / or by a mobile workstation (e.g. STAY OUT FR OM UNDER AND A WAY FROM RAISED LOA DS.KEEP FINGERS AND CLOTHING CLEAR OF THE HOOK AND WIRE ROPE AT ALL TIMES.USE A WEBBING STRAP ATTA CHED TO THE SAFETY HOOK(S) FOR MANUAL G UIDANCE OF THE WIRE ROPE.WEAR GLOVES A ND SUITABLE PROTECTIVE / HI-VIS CLOTHING.THE OPERATOR MUST ALWAYS WO RK IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS.Training shall be conducted by BHW Group or by a competent winch trainer qualified for this system. All users of the equipment shall be fully trained in the safe use of winches and the RESCUE THE OWNING ORGANISATION SHALL ENSURE THAT OPERATING PERSONNEL ARE GIVEN THE NECESSARY TRAINING.RESPECT FOR THE WINCH SYSTEM AND COMMON SENSE IN ITS OPERATION WILL ENSURE S AFETY AND RELIABILITY.

YOU SHOULD NOT UNDER ESTIMATE THE POTENTIAL DANGER IN WINCHING OPERATIONS, NEITHER SHOULD YOU FEAR THEM.

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