Advanced Rescue Training (ART)

Summary:

Training in the advanced use of spinal boards, stretchers, casualty management and lifting and lowering techniques from the turbine using industry specific equipment. The course will prepare individuals for offshore/onshore incident management and how to perform sub-station and WTG rescues in the simplest, safest, most efficient way possible.

• Perform rescue operations in a wind turbine:
  • Hub, Spinner and inside a Blade
  • Nacelle, tower and basement
  • Single rescuer -Hub, Spinner and inside a Blade
  • Single rescuer -Nacelle, tower and basement

• Perform rescue operations using safe and suitable (certified or structural) anchor points, lifting angles, deviation, and edge protection for the rescue equipment
• Perform rescue operations using an injured persons personal fall protection equipment backup system, when required.
• Perform rescue operations in poor lighting and enclosed spaces

This course will also offer introduction into the environment of a turbine/substation and familiarisation of areas.

Pre-Requisites:

The course can be physically demanding and to fulfil the criteria  you must be medically fit and capable of participating fully.

Other prerequisites:

• In date GWO Working at Height certificate
• In date GWO First Aid certificate
• In date GWO Manual Handling
• You must provide a valid photographic ID such as a Passport or Driving Licence
• You must be 18+
• The course is run in English and as such you must have an appropriate level of fluency in order to participate.