Safety training
GWO Advanced Rescue Training Standard / V4 2023-05-02
ELEMENT 10.1 - INTRODUCTION
Learning objectives:
89) The participants can explain national and local requirements and/or procedures for helicopter rescue in an WTG, including preparing the injured person, preparing the WTG, the helipad safe zones and safe behaviour included (Knowledge, intermediate level) 90) The participants can explain the identification and suitable selection of certified and structural anchor points relevant for various rescue scenarios (Knowledge, intermediate level) 91) The participants can explain the proper utilisation of a specific power driven lowering/raising rescue system, including how to properly attach, rig and secure the system. In addition, its requirements, applications, limitations, means of tethering and the maximum raising distance possible for the system and associated battery power source (Knowledge, intermediate level) 92) The participants can explain national and local regional requirements and/or procedures for helicopter rescue in a WTG, preparing the injured person, preparing the WTG, the helicopter hoisting platform, safe zones, and safe behaviour included (Knowledge, intermediate level)
The instructor shall:
Explain the necessity and relevance of this module
Explain that the 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 participant’s own organisations Demonstrate a pre-use inspection of the rescue device driver covering the characteristics and principles of the following:
a.
marking and labels
b.
equipment is within the period of formal inspections
c. the product operating temperature range, particularly relevant for the associated battery power source in low temperatures d. checking integrity and the absence of damage, corrosion, saltwater / chemical / lubricant / dirt exposure or contamination
e. operation including taut (drill chuck) attachment to the rescue device
f. object attachment and tethering the driver and associated battery power source(s), if applicable
g. observe the manufacturer’s user manual for specific or additional requirements
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