GWO Basic Safety Training V14.0
2021-04-01_TS_BST_V14
An instructor shall be at the height chosen to descend from
Instructor(s) and participants shall be secured to an anchor point while waiting to descend (this can be achieved by correct use of the fall arrest lanyard) When participants are demonstrating the evacuation, a safety line that is connected to the participant ’s harne ss shall be used. This will be set up and controlled by the instructor and be secured to a separate anchor point than that of the evacuation device Although not a requirement of this standard, participants may repeat the evacuation exercises should sufficient time be available
WORKSHOP - RISKS/HAZARDS & SUSPENSION TRAUMA
30 min.
The aim of this lesson is to enable the participants to identify risks and hazards in a WTG environment including suspension trauma and how to prevent them.
To successfully complete this BST Module, participants must be able to:
Demonstrate the ability to work safely at height in a wind turbine-like environment
Demonstrate that they can discuss and explain multiple perspectives acquired through group discussions Explain the cause of suspension trauma, explain ways to prevent it and demonstrate how to reduce the risks if suspension trauma is suspected in a casualty
ELEMENT 15.1 - USING THE BST WORKING AT HEIGHT WITH MANUAL HANDLING COURSE
Participants shall:
Practice and demonstrate the ability to apply the skills learned during the BST Working at Height with Manual Handling course in a wind turbine like environment
Discuss and explain multiple perspectives acquired through group discussions
ELEMENT 15.2 - SUSPENSION TRAUMA
The instructor shall:
Explain how suspension trauma affects the human body
Explain how to mitigate suspension trauma using trauma straps (if fitted to the harness) or using a work positioning lanyard Demonstrate how to position and treat a conscious and unconscious casualty who is suspected to be suffering from suspension trauma
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