GWO ADVANCED RESCUE TRAINING STANDARD V02.1 – SINGLE RESCUER: NACELLE, TOWER & BASEMENT RESCUE
2020-10-01_TS_ART_V02.1
f. Object attachment and tethering the driver and associated battery power source(s), if applicable g. Observe manufacturer’s use manual for specific or additional requirements Demonstrate the method of rigging and operating the power-driven devices including relevant technical specifications, requirements, applications, limitations, means of tethering preventing drop and the maximum raising distance possible for the specific complete power- driven lowering/raising rescue system and ensuring sufficient battery power (fully charged) Discuss with the Course Participants elements to consider when determining the rescue strategy, attending to a clear and preferred evacuation route for the injured person outside or inside the tower. Including; a. exposure of the injured person to weather, b. the potentially dangerous effect of wind pushing the injured person against the tower,
c. emotional state of the injured person d. the medical status of the injured person e. time constraints f. nacelle configuration and position to the wind g. evacuation hatch location h. obstructions within the evacuation route
Discuss with the Course Participants the requirements and procedures for helicopter rescue Highlight the specific limitations of lifting distances of rescue devices, designed for lowering an injured person. Stress the generic approach to teaching the use of rescue equipment in this lesson focusing on the similarities and differences in design, functionality and operation between different products Explain the potential task placed upon the course participants in their own organisations on course completion, requiring them to familiarise themselves with other rescue equipment products
RESCUE UP, INSIDE OF THE TOWER- PRACTICAL EXCERCISE.
The Instructor shall:
Highlight specific control measures to prevent injury during training relevant to this specific exercise scenario, according to the section on Control measures to avoid injury during training Introduce the specific exercise, including (to the extent needed): Introduce relevant rescue strategy, method and technique, including active or passive recue device setup Highlight what injured person configuration to apply (i.e. horizontal or vertical configuration)
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