GWO Basic Safety Training Online Partial Refresher

BSTR-P - Working at height partial online refresher V01

Explain the differences in design, functionality and usage between slider and glider products for guided type vertical fall arrest rail and wire systems Demonstrate how to choose the correct slider or glider for a guided type vertical fall arrest system Demonstrate how to safely and correctly attach sliders and gliders to the rail or wire

Demonstrate how to safely and correctly attach the slider or glider to the harness

ELEMENT 6.3 - FALL ARREST LANYARDS

The instructor shall:

Lead a discussion about the importance and challenges of using fall arrest lanyards in a wind turbine and on a vertical ladder Demonstrate how to safely and correctly attach fall arrest lanyards to a vertical ladder system Demonstrate how to safely and correctly attach fall restraint and fall arrest lanyards to the harness Demonstrate how to correctly use twin and single fall arrest lanyards whilst double hook climbing maintaining the correct distance between the anchor points

ELEMENT 6.4 - RESCUE EQUIPMENT

The instructor shall:

Lead a discussion about the importance of safe and efficient rigging of rescue equipment Explain and demonstrate how to rig and rescue devices and accessories in both an active and passive setup, covering the following:

a. How to attach the device to an anchor point

b. How to rig the device onto a vertical ladder stile and reinforced rung using slings (both centrally and to one side of the ladder) c. How to use the integrated friction device (pig tail, bull horn or similar) to divert the rope

d. How to rig the device with a deflection carabiner

e. How to secure the rope

f. How to use a rope clamp for rescue

Note: The instructor shall assess each course participant ’ s knowledge of how to safely and correctly perform each of these skills (see learning objective 4).

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