Safety training
GWO Advanced Rescue Training Standard / V4 2023-05-02
11. MODULE 4 – SINGLE RESCUER: NACELLE, TOWER & BASEMENT RESCUE (SR:NTBR) 11.1 Aims and objectives of the Single Rescuer NTBR Module The aim of this module is to enable the participants to perform single rescuer advanced rescue operations, in a WTG nacelle, tower and basement, by using industry standard rescue equipment, methods and techniques, exceeding those of GWO’s BST Working at Heights Module. Based on the participants’ NTBR Module qualifications, the Single Rescuer NTBR Module shall ensure that participants are able to: 1. Assess and determine single rescuer rescue strategy (relevant rescue method, technique, certified equipment and how to organise the rescue efforts and incident scene) for various rescue scenarios, in a WTG nacelle, tower and basement 2. Apply rescue methods and techniques in performing descending and ascending single rescuer rescue operations, from a WTG nacelle, tower and basement using a rescue stretcher and transfer board, manually operated and power-driven lowering/raising rescue system (rescue device and pulley system or similar), and other rescue equipment relevant to the participants 11.2 Competencies of the Single Rescuer NTBR Module 1. Perform Single Rescuer descending and ascending rescue operations from an enclosed space in a WTG nacelle, tower, and basement, to a primary assembly area (ground, transition piece, or helicopter hoisting platform) or a secondary assembly area (vessel), using industry standard rescue equipment
Rescue scenarios where the injured person is located on the outside of the nacelle and on the outside of the tower are not included.
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Participant prerequisites for the Single Rescuer NTBR Module. The single rescuer NTBR module is an add on to the NTBR module, hence it is a prerequisite to have a valid NTBR training record. Valid GWO BST Working at Heights, GWO BST First Aid, and GWO BST Manual Handling certificates are also prerequisites.
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11.3 Duration of the Single Rescuer NTBR Module The total contact time for completing this module is 4 hours and 20 minutes. This is based on the times given in the module timetable.
The training provider must not exceed the times per day given in table 11-3.1 below.
Maximum Duration Per Day
Contact time
8 hours
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