2023-05-02_ART_V4

Safety training

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

What to be aware of (during this training) concerning what specific elements in their own WTG type/WTG environment might differ from the training scenario environment (to visualise and enhance learning transfer)

Turbine design (e.g. layout, pathways, access ways, components, obstacles, hatches, helipad)

Engage in Q&A activity on communication procedures to check learning

The participants shall:

Engage in the discussion and share experiences

ELEMENT 2.2 - EVACUATION STRATEGY, SINGULAR RESCUER

Learning objective:

13) Show interest in the limitations of the rescue preparations available, when deciding on the single rescuer rescue strategy, ensuring a clear and preferred evacuation route for the injured person outside or inside the tower (Ability, basic level)

The instructor shall:

Discuss the consequences of performing a rescue operation as a single rescuer, as compared to a team operation, as elaborated below Discuss the importance of end to end rescue strategy planning and how to organise the entire setup and operation i.e. what to do, when and how

Discuss that PPE lanyards are limited to two of each type (fall restraint and fall arrest)

Discuss what equipment to rig/utilise /lay out; how to achieve a correct setup the first time

Discuss how to evaluate the correct location and how to move from one side of the IP to the other (if relevant), e.g. by removing hatch between hub and nacelle Discuss how to assess and determine evacuation strategy during a rescue operation, ensuring clear and preferred evacuation route (e.g. removing hatches within the rescue route), where you should be located during the rescue operation, in relation to moving past the injured person and the limitations related to the singular rescue.

Discuss how single rescuer may be limited by mental and physical health

Initiate a Q&A session on communications strategies

Initiate a Q&A session on manual handling to reduce injury

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