Safety training
GWO Advanced Rescue Training Standard / V5 02052025
a.
markings and labels
b. operating weight and temperature 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. checking for the absence of significant wear of the equipment
f.
straps
g.
stitching
h.
locks and connectors
i.
metal parts
j.
attachment points
k.
back protection
l. observe manufacturer’s user manual for specific or additional requirements
Explain how to fit a harness onto an unconscious injured person, highlighting the importance of loosening the injured person's shoulder straps prior to fitting (to easily fit the harness correctly onto the injured person)
Demonstrate how to create an attachment point on a transfer board by attaching / choking an anchor sling through the handles at the foot and top of the transfer board with a connector attached
Explain how to package an unconscious injured person on a rescue stretcher and on a transfer board, adhering to the manufacturer's user manual
Stress the generic approach to teaching the use of rescue equipment focusing on the similarities and differences in design, functionality, and operation between different products
Explain the potential task placed upon the participants in their own organisations on course completion, requiring them to familiarise themselves with other rescue equipment products
Provide constructive feedback on the participants’ efforts during the practice
The participants shall:
Practise how to prepare, fit, and check rescue head support and fit PPE helmet and safety glasses on an unconscious injured person
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