Approval |
GWO Advanced Rescue Training - Single Rescuer: HUB, Spinner & Inside Blade Rescue (SRHSIRB) Module approved by Global Wind Organization (GWO). |
Objectives |
The aim of this module is to enable the course participants to perform single rescuer advanced rescue operations, in a WTG hub, spinner and inside the blade by using industry standard rescue equipment, methods and techniques, exceeding those of GWO Working at height. Based on the course participants HSIBR Module qualifications, the single rescuer HSIBR Module shall ensure that course participants are able to: Assess and determine single rescuer rescue strategy (relevant rescue method, technique, certified equipment and how to organize the rescue efforts and incident scene) for various rescue scenarios, in a WTG hub, spinner and inside a blade. Apply rescue methods and techniques in performing descending and ascending single rescuer rescue operations, from a WTG hub, spinner and inside a blade using a rescue stretcher and spineboard, manually operated lowering/raising rescue system for limited distance rescue (rescue device, pulley system or similar), and other rescue equipment relevant to the Course Participant. |
Course contents |
Lesson 1 - Introduction Lesson 2 - Single Rescuer Rescue Strategy Lesson 3 - Measures to Prevent Injury During Training Lesson 4 - Hub Rescue Exercise (from Blade) Lesson 5 - Hub Rescue Exercise (from Spinner) Lesson 6 - Evaluation |
Target group |
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 by their employer to perform advanced rescue or lead an advanced rescue operation, where training according to one or more modules of the GWO Advanced Rescue Training may mitigate the identified risks. |
Entry standards |
All personnel participating in advanced rescue training shall be medically fit and capable of fully participating. The single rescuer HSIBR module is an add on to the hub module, hence it is a prerequisite to have a valid HSIBR certificate. Valid GWO Working at heights, GWO First aid, and GWO Manual handling certificates are prerequisites for participation as well Furthermore, Course Participants shall have created a personal Course Participant profile in WINDA and provide their own WINDA ID prior to completing the training. |
Course limitation |
The course ratio are 4 participants on 1 instructor |
Duration |
5 hours |