GWO Basic Safety Training V14.0
2021-04-01_TS_BST_V14
ELEMENT 6.2 - CORRECT USE OF FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT
The instructor shall:
Explain and demonstrate advantages and disadvantages of various firefighting equipment in WTGs
Demonstrate safe distance and precautions with various firefighting equipment
Demonstrate correct, efficient and safe use of various firefighting equipment in WTGs
Note:
As a minimum handheld carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) and water extinguisher, including fire blankets shall be demonstrated, and dry chemicals shall be explained. Where possible and in accordance with local legislation this demonstration should be conducted using live fire and live extinguishing agents.
PRACTICE AND SCENARIO-BASED TRAINING
80 min.
The aim of this lesson is to give the participants the needed skills to assess a fire and if needed, efficiently extinguish a small fire without the risk of injuries.
To successfully complete this BST Module, participants shall be able to demonstrate:
Efficient and safe use of the firefighting equipment in a WTG (L3 – Knowledge, Ability & Skills)
The ability to assess the fire and act in a correct manner upon discovering a fire in a WTG (L3 – Knowledge, Ability & Skills)
ELEMENT 7.1 - PRACTICE
Participants shall:
Practice and demonstrate efficient and safe use of CO 2 extinguishers
Practice and demonstrate efficient and safe use of the fire blanket
Formal assessment of knowledge (see Section 11.7)
ELEMENT 7.2 - SCENARIO-BASED TRAINING
The instructor shall:
Explain safety procedures and emergency exits in WTG mock scenarios
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