GWO ADVANCED RESCUE TRAINING STANDARD V02.1 – HUB RESCUE
2020-10-01_TS_ART_V02.1
Explain how to assess and determine evacuation strategy during a rescue operation, attending to a clear and preferred evacuation route for the injured person outside or inside the tower, by considering the following: a. medical condition of the injured person b. time constraints c. transition piece size and configuration
d. nacelle position to the wind e. evacuation hatch location f. interfering wind speed and wind directions g. temperatures and wind chill factor
Explain how to mitigate transition piece size and configuration, nacelle position to the wind, evacuation hatch location and interfering wind speeds and wind directions, bringing down an injured person by an outside evacuation; a. From a hub/nacelle to a transition piece - by means of a passive rescue device setup, and tagline if beneficial b. From a transition piece to a vessel - by means of an active or passive rescue device setup, and tagline if beneficial Explain the challenges, methods and techniques of evacuating an injured person from a transition piece to a vessel - highlighting pros and cons of the following; a. passive or active rescue device setup b. communication with vessel crew c. procedures and techniques on how to put down the injured person cautiously on a vessel moving up/down in the swell Demonstrate proper use of a specific rescue device Demonstrate how to attach and rig the rescue device in passive setup and how to secure the rope Explain the requirements, applications and limitations of the device Explain the common additional rope's length compared to the specific WTG height Explain the potential consequence of a passive and an active setup rescue device slowing down or being blocked by the weight of a loose hanging / unsupported length of the unloaded rope’s end.
Note: Explain and demonstrate the above mentioned based on the manufacturer's specifications
Explain the pros and cons of utilizing a rescue stretcher type with lifting bridles versus a rescue stretcher/transfer board type without lifting bridles versus no rescue stretcher/transfer board, for an outside evacuation
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