Book Summary

Aerial Rescue - Guidance Notes.

FASTCo & Arboricultural Association

This guide was produced as a collaborative effort between the Arboricultural Association (AA) and the Forestry & Arboriculture Safety & Training Council (FASTCo). It offers to give guidance on basic methods of aerial tree rescue without the need for specialised equipment. The guide includes the following sections.

• Introduction.
• Communication.
• Equipment Required.
• Emergency Procedure.
• First Aid to the Casualty.
• Rescue Methods.

Aerial Rescue - Guidance Notes. A5 size booklet, 16 pages, colour diagrams. ISBN 1-901757-00-5. Published in 1997, costs £1.50 and available direct from the Arboricultural Association.

• Link to the AIE Climbing Web Page.
• See also Guide to Good Climbing Practice.

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