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GWO Advanced Rescue Training Combined (P-UK-GWO_ART)

Purpose

The aim of the course is to enable the delegates to perform rescue operations inside a WTG hub, spinner, blade, nacelle, tower and basement - in teams and as a single rescuer, by using industry standard rescue equipment, methods and techniques, exceeding those of GWO Working at Height.
GWO Advanced Rescue Training (ART) consists of 4 course modules:
SE-P-50165 GWO ART Hub, Spinner & inside Blade
SE-P-50160 GWO ART Nacelle, Tower & Basement
SE-P-50170 GWO ART Single Rescuer Nacelle, Tower & Basement
SE-P-50175 GWO ART Single Rescuer Hub, Spinner & inside Blade

Objectives

Upon completion of the course the delegates must be able to:

- Assess and determine rescue strategy (relevant rescue method, technique, certified equipment, and required personnel) for various rescue scenarios in a WTG
- Assess and determine evacuation strategy during a rescue operation, attending to a clear and preferred evacuation route for the injured person outside or inside the tower
- Apply rescue methods and techniques in performing descending and ascending rescue operations in a WTG - as a rescue team coordinator, team member and single rescuer
- Apply cervical collar, rescue stretcher, spine board, manually and power-driven lowering/raising rescue system (rescue device, pulley system or similar)
- Perform clear and precise communication during the rescue operation, and apply guidance to other emergency responders coordinating the handover of an injured person
- Explain and control common risks of hazardous energies and common hazards of enclosed space areas, when performing rescue operations in a WTG
- Explain national and local requirements and/or procedures for helicopter rescue in a WTG

Theory / Practice
10% / 90%

Who should attend?

The course is intended for personnel who will be working in the wind industry or related fields and will have their duties in a wind turbine environment.
Personnel that may need or is selected to perform advanced rescue or lead an advanced rescue operation, where GWO Advanced Rescue Training may mitigate the identified risks.
The course is applicable for personnel working in SGRE WTG Zone 2, 2A and 4 - according to valid Rescue Preparedness Procedures.

Prerequisites

Valid GWO BST Working at Heights
Valid GWO BST Manual Handling
Valid GWO BST First Aid
Participants must be physically and medically fit and capable of fully participating in the training
Personal weight limit fully equipped max. 136 kg /299,8 lbs (incl. all PPE, equipment, clothing, etc.)