GWO Basic Safety Training Online Partial Refresher

BSTR-P Sea survival partial online refresher V01 - DRAFT

g. Search and Rescue Transponder (SART)

h. Personal Locating Beacon (PLB)

i.

Actions to enhance detection

ELEMENT 6.4 - HELICOPTER RESCUE FROM WATER

The instructor shall:

Lead a discussion about the fitting of a helicopter lifting sling, subsequent lifting and (simulated) entry into a rescue helicopter including:

a. Single lift

b. Body posture

c. Aircraft entry

ELEMENT 6.5 - SEA SURVIVAL METHODS

The instructor shall:

Lead a discussion about measures to enhance survival, covering the following:

a. Controlled entry into the water from a height

b. Heat Escape Lessening Posture (H.E.L.P.)

c. Individual swimming techniques

d. Collective swimming techniques

e. Collective techniques to prevent hypothermia

f. Bodily reaction related to Cold Shock and the related symptoms

g. The stages of hypothermia and the symptoms and the correct First Aid treatment

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