Safety training
G WO Advanced Rescue Training Standard / V6 02032026
9. HUB , SPI NN ER AND INSIDE BLADE RESCUE INITIAL TRAINING
9.1 Aims and objectives for the
Hub, Spinner and Inside Blade Rescue Initial Training
The aim of this module is to , through theoretical and practical train ing, to perform rescue operations, in a WTG hub, spinner and inside the blade by using industry standard rescue equipment, methods and techniques, exceeding those of GWO Working at Height . provide participants with the knowledge, skills and abilities
After having successfully complete d this module, the participants will be able to demonstrate that they can:
1) Take responsibility to determine rescue and evacuation strategy, performing rescue operations in a WTG hub, spinner and inside the blade (Knowledge, intermediate level)
2) Apply clear communication and guidance to other emergency responders (e.g. vessel or ambulance crew) including coordinating the handover of an injured person (Skills, intermediate level)
3) Perform descending rescue operations in teams acting as the rescue team coordinator from a WTG hub, spinner and from inside a blade, to a primary assembly area (ground or transition piece) or a secondary assembly area (vessel), using industry standard rescue equi pment (Skills, Intermediate level) 4) Assess and determine single rescuer rescue strategy (relevant rescue method, technique, certified equipment, and how to organise the rescue efforts and incident scene) for selected rescue scenarios in a WTG hub, spinner and inside a blade (Knowledge, intermediat e level).
Rescue operations performed on the outside of the blades are not included
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9.2 Duration of the Hub, Spinner and Inside Blade Rescue Initial Training
The total contact time for completing this module is set to be 12 hours (equivalent to approximately 1½ training days). This is based on the times given in the module timetable.
The training provider must not exceed the time per day given in the
table 9.2.1 below.
Maximum Duration Per Day
Contact time
8 hours
Total training day
10 hours
Table 9.2.1 – Maximum durations for training day
Contact time includes delivery of course lesson content, practical exercises and activities directly related to these. The total training day includes contact time, meals and breaks and travel between training sites (where applicable).
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