Advanced Hub Rescue (AHR) focuses on the specialist skills and knowledge required to rescue wind industry personnel from various areas of a wind turbine including the hub.
Delegates will learn to work in a safe, effective and prompt manner to stabilise a casualty.
The course material and practical training references the most common types of wind turbine generator (WTG) found in the UK and surrounding areas.
Details
An Advanced Hub Rescue (AHR) training course includes:
The hazards and risks associated with working inside a hub and nacelle
Current industry specific legislation and it's application/relevance in the wind and renewables industry
Personal protective equipment (PPE) identification and inspection for hub specific rescue kits
The use of relevant casualty evacuation kits incorporating items such as e.g. long board, 3/4 stretcher, Chrysalis stretcher, X-it harness.
Correct identification of hub specific anchor and structural points and following the correct evacuation procedure
Safe evacuation and use of evacuation devices including Skylotec Milan, Cresto ResQue Pro and Micron descenders
Practical demonstrations and exercises involving various rescue and emergency situations that may arise within sections of the nacelle
Correct selection of equipment and subsequent evacuation of self and a casualty whilst following emergency procedures.
All attendees must be WINDA registered before starting the course. WINDA registration allows employers to confirm you have completed the course.
