Safety training
GWO Advanced Rescue Training Standard / V5 02052025
93) Act independently to conduct pre-use inspection of a random power driven lowering/raising rescue system (Ability, intermediate level)
94) Take initiative for the application of rescue methods and techniques in performing rescue up operations in a WTG). In all instances using a rescue stretcher and/or transfer board, raising rescue system (power driven rescue system) (Ability, intermediate level)
a. from basement to primary assembly area (ground/transition piece)
b. from transition piece inside tower to nacelle/helipad
c. from transition piece outside tower to nacelle/helipad 95) Show interest in the benefits of having a coordinator in a rescue team, and the responsibility that comes with it (Ability, basic level)
Where possible, the participants shall work in teams of two. There shall be a minimum of three exercises per team. Each participant shall practise one inside rescue up exercise from either: the basement to the primary assembly area (transition piece); or the primary assembly area (transition piece), inside the tower, to the nacelle/helipad- hoist platform. Each team shall practise one outside rescue up exercise from the primary assembly area (transition piece), outside the tower, to the nacelle/helipad. Rescue device in a passive setup. During each exercise the participants shall each act as team coordinator for the team performing the exercise. It is recommended that a rescue dummy is used as the injured person for these exercises. Each exercise includes rescue strategy planning, rescue efforts and instructor-led evaluation
Note
ELEMENT 10.1 - INTRODUCTION
Learning objectives:
96) The participants can explain national and local requirements and/or procedures for helicopter rescue in an WTG, including preparing the injured person, preparing the WTG, the helipad safe zones and safe behaviour included (Knowledge, intermediate level)
97) The participants can explain the identification and suitable selection of certified and structural anchor points relevant for various rescue scenarios (Knowledge, intermediate level)
98) The participants can explain the proper utilisation of a specific power driven lowering/raising rescue system, including how to properly attach, rig and secure the system. In addition, its requirements, applications, limitations, means of tethering and the maximum raising distance possible for the system and associated battery power source (Knowledge, intermediate level) 99) The participants can explain national and local regional requirements and/or procedures for helicopter rescue in a WTG, preparing the injured person, preparing the WTG, the helicopter hoisting platform, safe zones, and safe behaviour included (Knowledge, intermediate level)
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