GWO ADVANCED RESCUE TRAINING STANDARD V02.1 – NACELLE, TOWER & BASEMENT RESCUE
2020-10-01_TS_ART_V02.1
The instructor shall:
Note: The following should be carried out on an injured person both sitting and lying down
Briefly introduce the generic approach to rescue equipment as described in the equipment annex to this module Explain that a pre-use inspection of rescue equipment may be omitted only if it is permitted by the manufacturer’s manual and the manufacturer’s criteria or the participants own organisation Demonstrate how to perform a pre-use inspection of the rescue equipment for head support required / chosen to instruct this module, by the following principles and covering: a. Markings and labels b. Operating size range, if applicable c. Equipment is within the period of formal inspections d. Checking integrity and the absence of damage, corrosion, saltwater / chemical / lubricant / dirt exposure or contamination e. Adjusting, locking and securing mechanisms work correctly f. Observe manufacturer’s user manual for specific or additional requirements Explain and demonstrate how to support the head and maintain the airway of an injured person during extrication by means other than a cervical collar Explain and demonstrate how to measure the neck of the injured person and select the correct size of cervical collar Explain and demonstrate how to prepare and fit a cervical collar Explain and demonstrate how to ensure correct application by doing product specific checks of the cervical collar Explain and demonstrate how to fit PPE, (i.e. helmet and safety glasses), to an unconscious injured person wearing a cervical collar Explain and demonstrate how to continuously perform the primary survey of the injured person wearing a cervical collar with a focus on the following: a. Airway b. Breathing c. Circulation (e.g. checking the injured person for indications that the neck veins are under excessive pressure) Stress the generic approach to teaching the use of rescue equipment in this lesson focusing on similarities and differences in design, functionality and operation between different products Explain the potential task placed upon the participants in their own organisations on course completion, requiring them to familiarise themselves with other rescue equipment products
Each course participant shall:
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