Safety training
GWO Advanced Rescue Training Standard / V5 02052025
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
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
h.
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
Discuss the proper utilisation of a specific lowering/raising rescue system
Practise how to attach and rig the system and how to secure the rope
Discuss the requirements, applications, and limitations of the system, e.g. when the lowering/raising rescue system is not approved for person lifting
Discuss the system's maximum raising distance possible
Discuss the principles of lifting angle, angle factor, deviation, and edge protection
Practise how to use the rescue device, prepare and rig a tensioned line (zip line) in both a single line and double line configuration, in accordance with manufacturer’s user manual, in a nacelle and transport for horizontal transportation
Discuss the best ways to combine 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
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