Safety Training
GWO Advance Rescue Refresher Training / V5 02052025
protection equipment. Additional fall protection may sometimes be referred to as a “backup”.
The additional fall protection system should be chosen in such a way that it will not hinder the exercise. Preferably this additional fall protection is not even noticeable by the participant
As low as reasonably practicable
This means that a risk is identified and controlled to a lower level weighted against the effort, time and money needed to control it
Buddy check
A safety practice where two workers pair up to inspect each other’s equipment, tools, or work setup. The purpose of a buddy check is to catch any errors, oversights, or loose connections that a person might miss when inspecting their own setup. This extra layer of accountability helps prevent accidents, improves situational awareness, and reinforces a culture of safety on the worksite
Clear / precise communication
a.
technician A is giving information to technician B
b.
technician B repeats the information
c.
technician A confirms that the repetition is correct
d. if repetition was not correct the technician starts at ‘a’ again
A zone where there is a risk of objects falling from height, and there is a risk of injury to persons or significant damage to plant and equipment from dropped or falling objects. In some localities the terms “Restricted Access Area”, “Restricted Access Zone”, or “Exclusion Zone” may be used Working at different levels in a structure, where there is a risk of objects falling from one level to a lower level, shall be avoided. A safety perimeter or safety area can be established and barricaded off to keep personnel from entering. Staying out of the drop zone aims to prevent injury from falling objects
Drop Zone
Preventing the user of a personal fall protection system from colliding with the ground, structure, or any other obstacle during a free fall
Fall arrest
Personal fall protection system which limits the impact force on the body of the user during fall arrest
Fall arrest system
Preventing the user of a personal fall protection system from going into a free fall
Fall prevention
The time that must be utilised in the course, either theory or practical elements, where training provider sees the most valuable for the participants
Flexitime
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