Safety training
G WO Advanced Rescue Training Standard / V6 02032026
Nacelle, Tower and Basement Rescue
-including single rescuer elements - Initial and Refresher
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Training
5.2 Target Group
Personnel who will be working in the wind industry and will have their duties in a wind turbine environment.
Personnel that may need or is selected by their employer to perform advanced rescue or lead an advanced rescue operation, where training according to one or more modules of the GWO
Advanced Rescue Training
may mitigate the identified risks.
5.3 Aims and Objectives
Training in accordance with this Advanced Rescue Training Standard will enable participants to perform entry-type injured person rescue operations, in a WTG, using industry standard rescue equipment, rescue methods and techniques, exceeding those of GWO BST, Working at Height . The aim of the Refresher training is to review and build on previously gained knowledge and skills from the ART Initial training , as well as working at heights and manual handling training through theoretical and practical training. Training in accordance with this Refresher training will enable participants to perform entry - type injured person rescue operations, in a WTG, using industry standard rescue equipment, rescue methods and techniques.
5.4 Duration of training s
The total contact time for completing each course as standalone training within the
ART modules is specified
in the module timetables and summarized in the table below.
Modules
Duration
Hub, Spinner and Inside Blade Rescue Initial Training
12 hours
Hub, Spinner and Inside Blade Rescue Refresher Training
7 hours 30 minutes
Nacelle, Tower, and Basement Rescue
Initial Training
12 hours
Nacelle, Tower, and Basement Rescue Refresher Training
7 hours 30 minutes
Table 5.4.1 – Duration of the ART training s (excluding meals and breaks)
The training provider must not exceed the time per day given in table 5.4.2 below.
Maximum Duration Per Day
Contact time
8 hours
Total training day
10 hours
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