Safety training
GWO Basic Safety Training / V19 02052025
a. attaching the evacuation device to an anchor point (passive mode setup)
b. attaching the evacuation device to the harness, (active mode setup, applying a deflection/friction connector (carabiner) on the rescue device) and, during a double evacuation, using a fall restraint lanyard (kept as short as possible) as a connecting element between the rescue/evacuation device and the harness
c. when using a friction device; ensure that the rope runs through the device as intended according to the manufacturer’s instructions
d. detach the fall restraint/fall arrest system, if attached to an anchor point
e. provide fall prevention by keeping the evacuation device rope’s end taut
f. safe and correct access to egress location (e.g. opening escape hatch door, rolled roof edge, etc)
g. deploying the rope bag and inspecting for knots/length (passive mode setup)
h. secure the rope bag to the harness (active mode setup)
i. holding onto the rescue device rope while getting into position for descent (e.g. getting out of the hatch)
j. transferring full body weight to the rescue device rope before descent (e.g. while sitting in the open hatch and putting tension on the rope)
k.
evacuating to ground level
l.
disconnecting the evacuation device
Facilitate practical exercises for the participants
Provide constructive feedback on the participants’ performance during the practice:
The participants shall:
Practise how to perform a safe and correct evacuation
ELEMENT 12.4 - SAFE BEHAVIOUR
Learning objective:
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