Veritas Safety capability

Rescue planning

Document rescue procedures and emergency planning for work-at-height and confined or high-risk activities.

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Rescue planning ensures work-at-height and similar activities include credible emergency response, not only fall prevention. Veritas Safety supports rescue procedure documentation linked to SWMS, permits and site context.

Rescue plans should reflect the actual access method, anchor systems, communication paths and local emergency services context. Templates provide structure; project-specific detail remains essential.

Used with ITP hold points and permits, rescue planning becomes part of the mobilisation pack auditors expect to see before work starts.

The problem this solves

Rescue content is often a generic appendix that nobody briefs. When an incident occurs, crews discover too late that the plan did not match the rigging or site layout.

Structured rescue planning linked to the activity record improves briefing quality and audit readiness.

Workflow narrative

  1. 1. Select rescue template

    Start from workspace rescue templates for the access method and activity type.

  2. 2. Define response procedures

    Document roles, equipment, communication and escalation paths for the site.

  3. 3. Link to controlling documents

    Attach rescue plans to SWMS, permits and project records.

  4. 4. Brief and acknowledge

    Include rescue content in toolbox talks and sign-on where required.

In the product

Verified product evidence

Rescue planning access context
Field imagery representing rope-access and height environments where rescue planning applies.
Emergency response building context
Supporting imagery for multi-level sites where rescue procedures must reflect actual access paths.

Outcomes

  • Project-specific rescue documentation
  • Clearer briefing of emergency roles
  • Better linkage between access method and rescue plan
  • Improved audit evidence for height work

Applicable standards

  • AS/NZS 1891 seriesIndustrial fall-arrest systems and devices
  • AS 4488 seriesIndustrial rope access systems
  • Emergency services liaisonSite-specific emergency response coordination

Limitations

Local emergency context

Rescue plans must be adapted to site layout and emergency services response, not copied blindly from templates.

Drill evidence

Rescue drill records may require separate operating procedure beyond document authoring alone.

FAQ

Common questions

Are rescue plans separate from SWMS?
They can be standalone documents or linked sections within the mobilisation pack.
Do templates cover rope access and BMU work?
Template libraries can include multiple access methods configured for the workspace.
Can rescue plans require approval?
Approval paths follow workspace policy and may align with ITP hold points.
Is rescue planning only for facade work?
No. Any configured high-risk activity can use rescue planning workflows.

Related Safety capabilities

SWMS and JSA builder

Author SWMS and JSA documents with structured hazards, controls, task steps and reusable templates for project delivery.

Permits and toolbox talks

Issue work permits and toolbox talks with structured briefings and acknowledgement records tied to projects and crews.

ITPs and hold points

Manage ITP templates, hold points and approvals so quality and safety sequencing is documented and release is accountable.

Digital sign-on

Capture digital site sign-on, attendance and document acknowledgement with records tied to projects and sites.

Safety registers

Maintain durable safety registers of issued documents, permits, ITPs, inductions and sign-on history for audit and remobilisation.

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