GWO ART v 2.1

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

2020-10-01_TS_ART_V02.1

Demonstrate how to select and utilize certified and structural anchor points Demonstrate How to apply the theory of Lifting angle, angle factor, deviation and edge protection Demonstrate how to rig and operate the lowering/raising rescue system in a proper manner aiming to achieve a safe and efficient rigging setup, including the utilization of an injured person personal fall protection equipment backup system, if required Demonstrate how to apply rescue methods, techniques and precise and clear communication in performing safe lowering/raising rescue operations from a WTG Demonstrate how to perform regular checks of the injured person during the entire rescue operation Demonstrate how to perform the rescue effort as a team member or team coordinator Show acknowledgement of the added value of having a team coordinator Demonstrate how to conduct a rescue operation in poor lighting conditions Demonstrate how to transport the injured person to the escape hatch by means of a zip line (areal ropeway), to control the handling of injured person more efficiently and reduce manual handling Demonstrate how to reduce the risks associated with manual handling and apply further control measures where applicable

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 Ensure that any hazardous energy sources which may affect the Course Participants during the practical training sessions are isolated and locked out and that the status of the isolations has been communicated to the Course Participants Lead a warm-up session of the major muscle groups of the body and the ankles wrists and back. See suggested exercises in Annex 2. Verify that each Course Participant who is working at height (either as a casualty or a rescuer) during the following practical exercises is always attached to a backup line prior to and at all times whilst working at height. GWO recommends that a SRL is used as a backup line.

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