Safety training
GWO Advanced Rescue Training Standard / V4 2023-05-02
The instructor shall:
Briefly introduce the generic approach to rescue equipment as described in the equipment annex (Annex 1) to this module
Explain that a pre-use inspection of rescue equipment may be omitted only if it is permitted by the manufacturer’s user manual, the manufacturer’s criteria, or the participants’ own organisation
Demonstrate how to perform a pre-use inspection of the rescue equipment for head support required / chosen to instruct this module, by the following principles and covering:
a.
markings and labels
b.
operating size range, if applicable
c.
equipment is within the period of formal inspections
d. checking integrity and the absence of damage, corrosion, saltwater / chemical / lubricant / dirt exposure or contamination
e. adjusting, locking, and securing mechanisms work correctly
f. observe manufacturer’s user manual for specific or additional requirements
Explain and demonstrate how to support the head and maintain the airway of an injured person during extraction by means other than a cervical collar Explain and demonstrate how to measure the neck of the injured person and select the correct size of cervical collar
Explain and demonstrate how to prepare and fit a cervical collar
Explain and demonstrate how to ensure correct application by doing product specific checks of the cervical collar Explain and demonstrate how to fit PPE, (i.e. Helmet and safety glasses) to an unconscious injured person wearing a cervical collar Explain and demonstrate how to continuously perform the primary survey of the injured person wearing a cervical collar with a focus on the following:
a.
Airway
b.
Breathing
c. Circulation (e.g. checking the injured person for indications that the neck veins are under excessive pressure)
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