2023-05-02_ART_V4

Safety training

GWO Advanced Rescue Training Standard / V4 2023-05-02

The participants shall:

Practise 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

Practise the method of rigging and operating the power driven devices including:

a.

relevant technical specifications

b.

requirements

c.

applications

d.

limitations

e.

means of tethering preventing dropped objects

f. maximum raising distance possible for the specific complete power driven lowering/raising rescue system and associated (fully charged) battery power source g. if the manufacturer’s user manual allow; the option of the rescuer applying fall protection by being attached to the rescue device (detached from the vertical fall arrest systems). With the aim of increased movability for the rescuer

Note

The participant will also take part in a group discussion to ensure participants requirements and procedures for helicopter rescue and rescue strategies are fully understood.

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