GWO Basic Safety Training V14.0
2021-04-01_TS_BST_V14
9 BST M ODULE 3 - F IRE A WARENESS
9.1 Aims and objectives of BST Fire Awareness Module
The aim of this course is to give the participants the basic knowledge and skills through theoretical and practical training. Participants should be able to prevent fires, make appropriate judgements when evaluating a fire, manage evacuation of personnel and ensure all are safely accounted for in the event of an unmanageable fire. If the incident is judged to be safe, the participants should be able to efficiently extinguish an initial fire by using basic hand held firefighting equipment.
The BST Fire Awareness Module shall ensure that:
1) The participants are able to demonstrate knowledge of the development and spread of fire (L2 – Knowledge) 2) The participants are able to demonstrate knowledge of the causes of fires in wind turbines and the related dangers (L2 – Knowledge)
3) The participants are able to identify any sign of a fire in a wind turbine environment (L3 – Skills)
4) The participants are able to demonstrate knowledge of the contingency plans in a wind turbine environment, including smoke detection and emergency escape procedures (L2 – Knowledge) 5) The participants are able to demonstrate correct actions for discovering a fire including correct use and fire extinguishing using firefighting equipment in a WTG (L3 – Skills)
9.2 Duration of BST Fire Awareness Module
The total contact time for completing this fire awareness module is estimated to be 3 hours and 20 minutes. This is based on the time estimate given in the module timetable.
The training provider must not exceed the times per day given in table 11-2 below.
The training provider must ensure that sufficient time is allowed for participants with prior experience to share their experiences related to fire awareness in a way that is constructive for the entire class.
Maximum duration per day
Contact time
8 hours
Total training day
10 hours
Table 9.2 - Maximum durations for training days
Note:
Contact time includes delivery of course lesson contents, practical exercises and activities directly related to these .
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