GWO Basic Safety Training V14.0
2021-04-01_TS_BST_V14
Note:
If there is more than one participant on the top of the training tower at one time, all need to be secured, either by the evacuation device or by their fall restraint or fall arrest systems.
ELEMENT 14.1 - CONTENTS OF AN EVACUATION KIT
The instructor shall:
Show the contents of an evacuation kit and explain how the equipment is used in practice applying a generic approach to the use of evacuation equipment focusing on similarities and differences in design, functionality and operation between different products.
ELEMENT 14.2 - PREPARING EQUIPMENT FOR USE
The instructor shall:
Explain that pre-use inspection of the evacuation device may be omitted only if it is permitted by the manufacturer’s manual and the manufacturer criteria. Demonstrate how to perform a pre-use inspection of the rescue/evacuation device products required/chosen to instruct this module, by following the principles of and covering:
Markings and labels
Equipment is within the period of formal inspections
The rope has no damage and end terminations are in good condition
The rope runs freely through the device in both directions
Checking Integrity and the absence of, damage, corrosion, saltwater/chemical/lubricant/dirt exposure or contamination
Checking for the absence of significant wear of the device
Rope securing mechanism works correctly
The product operating temperature range
Demonstrate how to prepare the equipment for use, including correct usage of anchor points
Stress the generic approach in performing a pre-use inspection and using a rescue/evacuation device focusing on the similarities and differences in design, functionality and operation between different products Explain the potential task placed upon the participant in their own organisation on course completion, requiring them to familiarise themselves with other rescue/evacuation products
ELEMENT 14.3 - SAFE AND CORRECT EVACUATION
The instructor shall:
Demonstrate how to perform a safe and correct evacuation, which shall include:
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