What is the rescue scenario?


Case 1

Fallen from a working platform
and is suspended
from their fall arrest equipment


They are out of reach and require first aid urgently. 
eg.  A fall while erecting Scaffold

Kit for case 1

  New   Gotcha2

The Industry Standard Rescue Kit

Safeguarding scaffolders and the trades working in the Construction, Oil & Gas, Nuclear etc Industries.

  • Up to 50m
  • Intuitive to use by casualty’s co workers
  • Equally efficient for lifting or lowering
  • No cut operation  
  • Pulley system for efficient lifting

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Case 2

Fallen and is suspended when
climbing a mast, or tower and cannot safely climb down without help


They need assistance from an experienced rigger to navigate a potentially complex descent to safety.
eg. Telecoms and Pylon rescue

Kit for case 2

Gotcha Shark

High Access Rescue Kit

For experienced Tower/Mast Climbers and Riggers.

  • Up to 180m
  • Safe bladeless cutting operation
  • Designed descender certified for the controlled lowering of the weight of two workers
  • Casualty can be accompanied and hazards avoided during descent
  • For Rescue & Evacuation 

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Case 3

Injured or incapacitated while
working on a very tall structure with limited access


They need to be lowered from the remote location to ground level for first aid to be administered.
eg. Tower crane driver rescue

Kit for case 3

Gotcha CRD

Controlled Rate Descent Rescue Kit

For rescue from Tower Cranes or fixed ladders on wind turbines, industrial warehousing, telecoms towers etc

  • Up to 200m
  • Automatic descender suitable for direct lowering with minimal user input.
  • Winch system enables lifting for short distances.
  • No cut operation
  • For Rescue & Evacuation (of multiple users)

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Certified Gotcha Training

All Gotcha® Rescue Training must be delivered by SpanSet UK or an officially authorised training partner. We are the only organisation authorised to certify Gotcha® Rescue training worldwide.

Our training ensures that users:

  • Understand how to select the correct Gotcha® kit for their environment.
  • Can deploy the system quickly and safely in a real rescue scenario.
  • Are compliant with the Work at Height Regulations, which require employers to have a rescue plan in place for all personnel working at height.
  • Training is conducted by SpanSet instructors who are industry specialists, ensuring competence, confidence, and compliance.