Safety training
GWO Advanced Rescue Training Standard / V4 2023-05-02
The aim of this lesson is for participants to take responsibility in the lowering/raising of a rescue system for limited distance rescue purpose (rescue device, pulley system or similar), rigging setup options included.
After having successfully completed this lesson, the participants can:
32) Show interest in how to perform a pre-use inspection of a random pulley system and rescue device (Ability, basic level) 33) Act independently to correctly utilise a pulley system, demonstrate how to attach, rig, secure, the rigging setup options, and the requirements, applications, and limitations of the system (Ability, intermediate level)
ELEMENT 6.1 - LOWERING / RAISING RESCUE SYSTEM
Learning objective:
34) The participants can apply rescue methods and techniques in performing descending and ascending rescue operations, from a WTG hub, spinner and inside a blade using a rescue stretcher and transfer board, manually operated lowering/raising rescue system for limited distance rescue (rescue device, pulley system or similar), and other rescue equipment relevant to the participants (Skills, intermediate level)
The instructor shall:
Explain that the pre-use inspection of rescue equipment may be omitted only if it is permitted by the manufacturer’s user manual and the manufacturer criteria, or the participants own organisation Demonstrate a pre-use inspection of the pulley system and rescue device (and their accessories) required / chosen to instruct in this module covering the characteristics and principles of the following:
a.
markings and labels
b.
equipment is within the period of formal inspections
c. the rope has no damage, and the end terminations are in good condition
d. the rope runs freely through the system / device in both directions
e. checking integrity and the absence of damage, corrosion, saltwater / chemical / lubricant / dirt exposure or contamination
f. checking for the absence of significant wear of the system / device
g.
rope securing mechanism works correctly
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