Rope access is a proven system to safely and efficiently access hard to reach places at heights and in confined spaces. The rescue plan is a written document which outlines how a rescue of an injured or incapacitated worker could be safely & efficiently conducted on a given job site, if required. It contains all required information to both initiate and complete a rescue & ways to summon outside assistance if required. All contingencies should be considered in the development of a rescue plan with safety of all workers being the main priority.