2023-05-02_ART_V4

Safety training

GWO Advanced Rescue Training Standard / V4 2023-05-02

5.2 Target Group Personnel who will be working in the wind industry or related fields and will have their duties in a wind turbine environment. Personnel that may need or is selected by their employer to perform advanced rescue or lead an advanced rescue operation, where training according to one or more modules of the GWO advanced rescue training may mitigate the identified risks. 5.3 Aims and Objectives Training in accordance with this Advanced Rescue Training Standard will enable participants to perform entry-type injured person rescue operations, in a WTG, using industry standard rescue equipment, rescue methods and techniques, exceeding those of GWO BST, Working at Height. 5.4 Duration of the Advanced Rescue Training Modules The total contact time for completing the stand-alone Advanced Rescue Training standard is 29 hours and 0 minutes. This is based on the times given in the module timetables and summarised in table 5.4.1 below.

The training provider must not exceed the time per day given in table 5.4.2 below.

Modules

Duration

Hub, Spinner and Inside Blade Rescue (HSIBR)

7 hours 0 minutes

Nacelle, Tower, and Basement Rescue (NTBR)

14 hours 0 minutes

Single Rescuer: Hub, Spinner and Inside Blade Rescue (SR:HSIBR)

4 hours 0 minutes

Single Rescuer: Nacelle, Tower and Basement Rescue (SR:NTBR)

4 hours 0 minutes

Table 5.4.1 – Duration of the ART Modules (excluding meals and breaks)

Maximum Duration Per Day

Contact time

8 hours

Total training day

10 hours

Table 5.4.2 – Maximum duration for training days

Note

Contact time includes delivery of course lesson content, practical exercises and activities directly related to these.

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