Safety training
GWO Basic Safety Training / V20 23022026
SART
Search and Rescue Transponder
SRL
Self-retractable Lifeline
TILE
Task Individual Load Environment
TPA
Thermal Protective Aid
WTG
Wind Turbine Generator
WTG TP
Wind Turbine Generator Transition Piece
2. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
Term
Definition
Active setup
A rescue device configured with the device attached to the injured person and the loaded end of the rope is rigged inside the WTG
Additional fall protection
Describes the use of an independent, additional suitable fall protection system in conjunction with a primary fall protection system. Typically, used during training to provide fall protection to participants as they learn to use fall protection equipment. Additional fall protection may sometimes be referred to as a “backup” The additional fall protection system should be chosen in such a way that it will not hinder the exercise. Preferably this additional fall protection is not even noticeable by the participant A safety practice where two colleagues pair up to inspect each other’s equipment, tools, or work setup. The purpose of a buddy check is to catch any errors, oversights, or loose connections that a person might miss when inspecting their own setup. This extra layer of accountability helps prevent accidents, improves situational awareness, and reinforces a culture of safety on the worksite Components such as carabiners, snap hooks, or quick links used to connect parts of a personal fall protection system, in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and relevant standards A zone where there is a risk of objects falling from height, and there is a risk of injury to persons or significant damage to plant and equipment from dropped or falling objects. In some localities the terms “Restricted Access Area”, “Restricted Access Zone”, or “Exclusion Zone” may be used
Buddy check
Connectors
Drop Zone
Working at different levels in a structure, where there is a risk of objects falling from one level to a lower level, shall be avoided. A safety perimeter
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