When working at heights, fall protection or working in fall arrest or restraint is only half the solution. The other half is having a rescue plan that can be deployed quickly, safely, and effectively. A worker suspended in a fall arrest system can suffer the effects of suspension trauma within minutes, making prompt rescue critical.

For workers in remote or elevated areas—such as towers, masts, scaffolding, or large structures—rescue becomes even more complicated. Waiting for emergency services isn’t always a viable solution. Response times may be slow, access might be limited, and depending on location or structure, emergency teams may not be equipped for the type of rescue needed.

In the event of a fall, rescuers often face a difficult challenge: how do they safely reach the suspended casualty without exposing themselves to the same hazards?

Traditional rescue methods may require rescuers to descend to the casualty or cut away existing fall arrest equipment. Both approaches introduce unnecessary risk.

Gotcha CRD Ladder

For rescue from fixed access ladders in building, industrial plants and logistics warehouses