Safety training
G WO Advanced Rescue Training Standard / V6 02032026
11. NACELLE, TOWER
AND BASEMENT RESCUE
- INITIAL TRAINING
11.1 Aims and objectives of Nacelle, Tower
and Basement Rescue Initial training
The aim of this section is to enable participants, through theoretical and practical training, to perform rescue operations, in a WTG nacelle, tower and basement, by using industry standard rescue equipment, methods and techniques, exceeding those of GWO Working at Height.
After having successfully completed this module, the participants will have the ability to:
1) Take responsibility to determine rescue and evacuation strategy, performing rescue operations in a WTG nacelle, tower and basement (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 and ascending rescue operations acting as the rescue team coordinator from an enclosed space in a WTG nacelle, tower, or basement to a primary assembly area (ground or transition piece) or a secondary assembly area (vessel), using industry stand ard rescue equipment (Skills, intermediate level)
Rescue scenarios where the injured person is located on the outside of the nacelle and on the outside of the tower should not be included
Note
11.2 Duration of the Nacelle, Tower
and Basement 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 time s given in the module timetable.
The training provider must not exceed the times per day given in table
11.2.1 below.
Maximum Duration Per Day
Contact time
8 hours
Total training day
10 hours
Table 11.2.1 - Maximum durations for training day
Contact time includes delivery of lesson contents, 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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