Aims and objectives of the Single Rescuer HSIBR Module

The aim of this module is to enable the 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’s Basic Safety Training, Working at Heights Module.

Based on the participants HSIBR module qualifications, the single rescuer HSIBR module (SR:HSIBR) shall ensure that participants are able to:

1. Assess and determine single rescuer rescue strategy (relevant rescue method, technique, certified equipment

and how to organise the rescue efforts and incident scene) for various rescue scenarios, in a WTG hub, spinner and inside a blade.

2. 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 transfer board; manually operated lowering/raising rescue system for limited distance rescue (rescue device, pulley system or similar); and other rescue equipment relevant to the participant.