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ARTICLES BY ELEVATED SAFETY RETEX (RETURN OF EXPERIENCE)

RETEX BARIATRIC

RETEX (RETURN OF EXPERIENCE)

A 180 kg bariatric casualty, a suspected femur fracture, and no viable stair/elevator route: this real rope rescue RETEX details two façade evacuations of the same type of incident (2019 vs 2023).

It shows how the 2019 “high pulley” setup generated very high anchor forces with no redundancy—and how the 2023 approach dramatically improved safety with redundancy, a SYAM backup, and a hybrid skate block to reduce loads to ~250 kg.

Download it for practical, field-tested lessons on force management and building safer systems for heavy-load evacuations.

RETEX GRIMPDAY 2025

RETEX (RETURN OF EXPERIENCE)

A real-world Return of Experience (RETEX) from GRIMPDAY 2025 (Geneva): during the “Skyscraper” scenario, a rooftop gondola rail anchor system started drifting once loaded by several teams, forcing an immediate stop—and ultimately the cancellation of the scenario.

This document breaks down the context (multiple highlines in tension), what was observed on site, and the technical reasons behind the movement (rail assembly, joints, tie-back spacing). You’ll also find the corrective actions and practical recommendations.

Download it to capture clear, field-tested lessons you can apply to your own operations and event setups.

ES Article Compressed Gin Pole

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Is a compressed gin pole a smart shortcut for façade evacuations, or a risky workaround?

This article explains the operational context (window/vent evacuations, limited high anchor points) and where this setup can appear in real rescues.
It compares configurations, highlighting key benefits (fast setup, clear opening) and the major limitation: it isn’t EN-certified as an anchor point.

You’ll also find a force analysis from field tests and practical watch-outs (angle management, retention, lateral movement).

GRIMPDAY 2024

ARTICLES BY ELEVATED SAFETY

During the GRIMPDAY 2024 event, the ELEVATED SAFETY team had the opportunity to compare different rescue techniques on the same site.

24 teams were present at the event and were able to put their skills into practice and evaluate the effectiveness of different rope rescue methods. The event created an environment conducive to exchange. Each team presented and demonstrated the techniques they usually use, while observing the approaches of other teams.

For us, the main objective of this comparison is to identify the advantages and disadvantages of each rescue technique, and to evaluate the speed, simplicity, versatility and other key factors associated with each method.

This type of comparison enables us to improve the safety and efficiency of rescue operations by giving teams the opportunity to hone their skills and adopt the best techniques available. The ELEVATED SAFETY team is proud to have participated in this event, and to have contributed to the continuous improvement of rope rescue methods.

They place their trust in us

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