Safety training
GWO Basic Safety Training / V19 02052025
a. risks related to the evacuation and release in water currents, waves, and swell. How to apply sea survival techniques including different types of evacuation, by use of equipment or manual evacuation (jump, ladder etc.)
b. controlled entry into the water from a height (less than 1 m)
c.
evacuation by helicopter sling hoist
d. collective techniques to minimise the risk of hypothermia, including heat escape lessening posture (‘HELP’)
e.
individual swimming techniques
f.
collective swimming techniques
g. bodily reaction related to cold shock and the related symptoms
Facilitate discussions on risks related to evacuation into water and prepare participants for the practical exercise
The participants shall:
Discuss risks and options concerning:
a. the ability to enter the water from a height in a controlled manner
b. risks related to the evacuation and release in water currents, waves, swell and how to apply sea survival techniques in such conditions
c. collective techniques to minimise the risk of hypothermia including heat escape lessening posture (‘HELP’) individual swimming techniques
d.
collective swimming techniques
ELEMENT 6.3 - WARM UP
Prior to the practical exercises, instructors and participants should conduct a covering warm -up program (see Annex 2, Guideline for warm -up exercises)
Aim of this element is to mitigate risks of musculoskeletal injuries from the practical elements of the training and to support manual handling culture of always to warm up prior to physical activities
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