GWO Basic Safety Training V14.0
2021-04-01_TS_BST_V14
ELEMENT 5.3 - CORRECT ATTACHMENT AND DETACHMENT
The instructor shall:
Demonstrate how to attach and detach the glider/slider to the rail/wire of various vertical fall arrest systems
Participants shall:
Demonstrate the ability to correctly attach/detach a random glider/slider to the rail/wire of a matching vertical fall arrest system prior to and whilst working at height during practical exercises Explain that the symbol/instructions for “UP” orientation of fall arrester must always point to the sky – and does not indicate the climbing direction
ELEMENT 5.4 - CORRECT USE
The instructor shall:
Demonstrate how to correctly use a vertical fall arrest system
Participants shall:
Demonstrate the ability to correctly use a random vertical fall arrest system during practical exercises, including from now on ALWAYS do a “hang - test/load test” attaching to the system before commencing climbing up/down – to test that the fall arrester operates and locks as intended
ELEMENT 5.5 - PERIODIC INSPECTIONS
The instructor shall:
Explain how participants can find the correct country approval for vertical fall arrest systems
Explain that the vertical fall arrest system will require a periodic inspection by a competent person and that this inspection period will vary from country to country Explain that the participant must seek out which inspection periods apply in the country where they will be working
ELEMENT 5.6 - CORRECT DOCUMENTATION
The instructor shall:
Explain how participants can find the correct documentation
Global Wind Organisation www.globalwindsafety.org
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