2023-05-02_BSTR P_V3

Safety training

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

48) The participants can describe the importance of pre-use inspection of firefighting equipment (Knowledge, basic level) 49) The participants can recognise the importance of carrying out a pre-use inspection of firefighting equipment in the area of the wind turbine where the participants will be working (Knowledge, basic level) 50) The participants can explain how to perform a pre-use inspection of fire extinguishers (Knowledge, intermediate level)

The instructor shall:

Lead a discussion about the importance of formal and pre-use inspections of firefighting equipment in a wind turbine Present the importance of carrying out a pre-use inspection of firefighting equipment in the area of the wind turbine where the participants will be working Demonstrate how to perform a pre-use inspection of fire extinguishers focusing on the similarities and differences in design and functionality between different types and products and covering the following:

a.

markings and labels

b.

extinguishing media

c.

absence of significant damage

d.

contents as indicated on the gauge

e.

condition of hoses and accessories

Ask the participants relevant questions about the instructor´s demonstration e.g.

a.

what happened?

b. what steps was performed as part of the pre-use inspection?

c.

of those steps, which were the most important?

d.

why were these key actions performed?

The participants shall:

Engage in the discussion and share understandings about the importance of formal and pre-use inspections of firefighting equipment in a wind turbine

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