2023-05-02_BSTR P_V3

Safety training

Basic Safety Training Online Partial Refresher / V3 2023-05-02

Lead a discussion about the risks posed by fire gasses in a wind turbine

Present the composition and hazards of fire gases based on the materials in a wind turbine, covering the following as a minimum:

a.

fibre reinforced composite materials

b.

oils and greases

c.

insulating material on electrical components

d.

other plastics and rubber materials

Ask the participants involving questions about the composition and hazards of fire gases based on the materials in a wind turbine

The participants shall:

Engage in the discussion and share understandings about how fire can start and spread in a wind turbine focusing on the speed of development and how the design of a wind turbine can influence the fire spread

Engage in answering the questions and share understandings about fire spread in relation to wind turbines

Engage in the discussion and share understandings about the risks posed by fire gasses in a wind turbine

Engage in answering the questions and share understandings about the composition and hazards of fire gases based on the materials in a wind turbine LESSON 4 - FIRE EXTINGUISHING

25 min.

The aim of this lesson is to reduce the risk of injury by refreshing an building upon the participants knowledge and understanding of how to assess a fire, act according to a contingency plan and if needed to be able to select the correct extinguishing media according to the fire class

After successfully having completed this lesson, participants can:

27) Show interest in the location and content of contingency plans (Ability, basic level)

28) Explain how to assess a fire and how to act in the event of discovering a fire in a wind turbine (Knowledge, intermediate level) 29) Explain which type of fire extinguishing media should be used for each fire class (Knowledge, intermediate level)

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