Safety training
GWO Advanced Rescue Training Standard / V4 2023-05-02
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the product operating temperature range
i. checking webbing, rope, connectors, and other hardware accessories following the same principles
j. observe manufacturer’s user manual for specific or additional requirements
Explain the proper utilisation of a specific lowering/raising rescue system
Demonstrate how to attach and rig the system and how to secure the rope
Explain the requirements, applications, and limitations of the system, including the utilisation of an injured person’s personal fall protection equipment without compromising additional fall protection, i.e. when the lowering/raising rescue system is not approved for person lifting
Explain the system's maximum raising distance possible
Explain the principles of lifting angle, angle factor, deviation, and edge protection
Note
The above to be based on the manufacturer's user manual
Demonstrate how to use the rescue device to prepare and rig a tensioned line (zip line) in both a single line and double line configuration in a nacelle (in accordance with manufacturer’s user manual) and transport for horizontal transportation Show examples of (and explain ways to) combining rescue equipment and PPE lanyards to achieve an efficient rigging setup with the equipment available, and a minimum of re-rigging during the rescue operation Stress the generic approach to teaching the use of rescue equipment in this lesson focusing on the similarities and differences in design, functionality and operation between different products and associated accessories Explain the potential task placed upon the participants (on course completion) requiring them to familiarise themselves with other rescue equipment products in their own organisations
Provide constructive feedback on the participants’ efforts during the practice
The participants shall:
Discuss the pre-use inspection of rescue equipment. This may be omitted only if it is permitted by the manufacturer’s user manual, the manufacturer criteria, or by the participant’s own organisation Practise 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
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