GWO ART v 2.1

GWO ADVANCED RESCUE TRAINING STANDARD V02.1 – NACELLE, TOWER & BASEMENT RESCUE

2020-10-01_TS_ART_V02.1

c. service vessel d. helicopter Search And Rescue (SAR) e. the means of communication - radio or phone (cell, IP or satellite phone) Command procedures of operation, e.g. site lead command or command in rescue team National and/or local requirements (e.g. confined space regulations and procedures) Estimated time for professional emergency response providers to arrive What to be aware of (during this training) concerning what specific elements in their own WTG type/WTG environment might differ from the training scenario environment (to visualize and enhance learning transfer), e.g. a. Turbine design (e.g. layout, pathways, access ways, components, obstacles, hatches, Heli pad)

b. Anchor points (certified / structural / location) c. Rescue equipment (type / quantity / location) d. Emergency light (system / equipment)

EVACUATION STRATEGY

The Instructor shall:

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: a. The 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 speeds g. Wind directions h. Temperatures i. 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, when bringing down an injured person by an outside evacuation; a. From a 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 a passive rescue device setup, and tagline if beneficial

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