Safety training
GWO Basic Safety Training / V20 10032026
Personal fall protection system Assembly of components intended to protect the user against falls from height, including a body holding device and an attachment system, which is connected to a reliable anchorage point
Rescue system
System by which a person can rescue themselves or others, in such a way that a free fall is prevented
Rigging
The process of safely setting up, attaching, and securing ropes, devices, an d anchor points to prepare a system for lifting, lowering, or moving people or equipment during rescue operations
Verbal form used to indicate requirements strictly to be followed to conform to this training standard and from which no deviation is permitted
Shall
Verbal form used to indicate that among several possibilities, one is recommended as particularly suitable, without mentioning or excluding others, or that a certain course of action is preferred but not necessarily required Section of practical exercises within refresher training in which participants demonstrate, apply, and explain specific skills under instructor observation. Throughout, they receive feedback from both peers and instructors to ensure competency before progressing to training scenarios
Should
Skill station
For further information on skill stations, see Annex 4 Guidance on Skill Stations and Scenarios
Deliberate pause in training that creates space for a learning moment and self-reflection. Participants step back to consider the methods they've applied and extract learning from their reflections. Instructors facilitate this process by helping participants thoughtfully review their own actions, decisions, and interactions to identify areas for improvement and reinforce effective practices
Time out
A rigid or flexible line (e.g. cable, rail, or wire) used as part of a vertical fall arrest system, to which a guided-type fall arrester is attached
Vertical anchor line
Part of a personal fall protection system which enables the user to work in tension or suspension in such a way that free fall is prevented
Work positioning
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