GWO ADVANCED RESCUE TRAINING STANDARD V02.1 – HUB RESCUE
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Explain and demonstrate how to attach and rig the rescue device in a passive and active setup, respectively, and how to utilize a fall restraint lanyard onto the setup to balance the injured person in a perfect horizontal configuration, if required and possible Explain how to load the injured person out of the WTG preferably feet first attending to avoid neck/head injury of the injured person due to hatchway opening contact, or load the injured person out of the WTG head first if this risk cannot be mitigated Explain how to cautiously manipulate and balance/let go of the injured person out of the WTG when suspended by utilizing a tagline, at the same time aiming to avoid head down configuration of the unconscious injured person - preventing stomach content release Explain why it might be required to transition a rescue device setup from active to passive setup configuration without detaching the active setup loaded rope’s end from its original anchor point (e.g. following tower descent and lowering the injured person to a vessel so that the rescuer maintains control of the rescue device) Demonstrate how to transition from a rescue device active setup into a passive setup configuration without detaching the active setup’s loaded rope’s end from its original anchor point, including: a. How to enable a passive setup by pulling the rope’s end from the rope bag through the device and attaching it to the injured persons harness, enabling a reverse passive setup b. How to rig a configuration where the passive setup loaded rope’s end is deviated through a pulley in the TP crane boom (or similar) and the rescue device is attached within reach on the transition piece (or similar) and can be controlled without the risk of a fall from height c. How to secure the rope by securing the hand wheel or locking mechanism d. How to control the descent using the devices friction component or by applying a deflection carabiner
MEASURES TO PREVENT INJURY DURING TRAINING
20 min. The aim of this lesson is to reduce the risk of injury during training by ensuring that the Course Participants are briefed in the control measures employed in the training area and to warm up prior to performing rescue exercises.
The Instructor shall:
Explain further control measures relevant for the specific training facilities and training to avoid injury during the training Verify that the Course Participants can explain the principles of operation of the PPE and equipment to be used during practical training sessions
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