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Basic Safety Training

WORKING AT HEIGHTS

2012 by AMU-Vest and Kenneth Bertelsen. All rights reserved.

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Agenda

Course Introduction

Instructor presentation

Theory part

Pratical part

Certificates *

Evaluation


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Pratical Information

Emergency Exit

First Aid Kit

Smoking Areas

Toilet Facilities

Cell Phones

Food and drinks

Breaks

Contact Phone Number

Harness


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Purpose

To train the participants in: How to use PFPE correctly How to inspect the harness and accessories

How to fit the harness Basic heights rescue methods How to use Milan rescue and evacuation equipment in different types of wind turbines and in different situations

To train the participants in the safe rescue and evacution of hurt and/or ill persons in wind turbines


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Objective

Participants must be able to demonstrate:

Correct use of Harness Fitting User inspection Informed of and understand approval and certificate on the PFPE both inland and abroad Know what a serial number is and the importance of this number

Correct use of the Milan equipment

Correct behaviour on ladders using fall arrest and fall restrain lanyards

An understanding of the explained rescue methods

User inspection of the Milan equipment


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Control Meassurement


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Scenario Organisation Violation of Assessment Measures

0-2 passed / 3 fail

Instructor remarks

Aware of personal and group safety at all times

Organised and utilised correct equipment for given scenario

Organised individuals and groups as required

Established and maintained control of the exercise scenario at all times

Fully participated in the exercise scenario

Followed directions when required

Demonstrated correct and safe manual handling in exercise scenario

Applied subject knowledge correctly in given scenario

Demonstrated understanding of subject

Total: 09 passed 1027 fail

Equipment - PFPE

Issued at AMU-Vest Content:


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D-rings located on both sides and back. Webbing loops located in front

Information containing: Size, seriel number, max weight, directions etc.

Individual Pieces

MILLER Revolution R7


A-marking must be positioned correct before use

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EN Requirements All fall protction products approved to an EN standard must come with a manual. Marking and packing has to be approved according to EN 365

EN 365 defines periodic inspections procedures:

Performed every 12 month by a competent person according to the manufactures inspection guidelines EU = 12 months UK = 6 months

As users we need to make sure an immediate inspection is performed on:

Equipment used under conditions that might cause deterioration Equipment that has been used to stop a direct fall

All information must be kept in a log to follow the history of the equipment

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ANSI/CSA Requirements OSHA defines care and maintenance of equipment is mandatory, as is pre-use inspection. In the event of a fall, any major impact, wrong use or even doubt inspection should be made

ANSI requires a formal inspection by a competent person other then the user. This should be performed every 12 months following the manufactures guidance and product standards

Normally in the US and Canada PFPE are inspected every 6 month. Stationary equipment (systems, anchor points etc.) are inspected every 12 months

All formal inspection are to be kept in a log. Full traceability between products and log must be existing. Inspection tag are required.

Be aware that CE/EN/ANSI/CSA approval may result in diffenrences regarding use of the harness

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AS/NZS/ASIA Requirements Australia and New Zealand

AS/NZS approval = 6 months

(Harness, accessories and associated personal equipment is 6 month)

Ultraviolet testing due to heavy sunlight

ASIA

Normally accepts ANSI and to some extend EN approvals

IMPORTANT: This may vary from country to country so get familar with specific rules before travelling

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User Inspection

Checkpoints:

Harness in general D-rings Metal Connectors Webbing/stitching Missing parts Dirt/oil/paint and other chemicals Serial Number Approval Certificate EU UK US - ASIA

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Practical Exercise

Put on harness and adjust correctly


Adjustment

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ICM Vertical Fall Arrest Cabloc, AC 350/4

Sala Ladsafe Fall Arrest

Sll Universal II Fall Arrest


Vertical Systems

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ICM Vertical Fall Arrest Cabloc, AC 350/4

Correct Function and limitations of: Breaking function of the cable grab; testing it on cable, only to be used on ICM cable

Burst, deformation and cracks Pin spilts and locking lever, return spring has to be working

Labels and marking Carabiners; self locking Thin connection wire Energy absorber


Specific Product Inspections

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Sala Ladsafe Fall Arrest

Correct Function and limitations of: Breaking function of the cable grab; testing it on cable

Pin spilts and breaking handle; handle spring has to be working

Burst, deformation and cracks Rollers and top spring must work Labels and marking Carabiner; self locking Safety lock; include extra safety adaption Optional; Energy absorber



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Sll Universal II Fall Arrest EN 353-1, ANSI Z359.1, CSA Z259.2

Correct Function and limitations of: Burst, deformation and cracks Dirt/oil/paint Wear on wheels (flat spots) Pin split must be intact Shock absorber, has to be even spread through entire cut

Locking axle must be able to turn and drop down when the locking mechanism is released

Test safety function; turn unit upside down to activate



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2m Miller fall arrester Approx 400 kg Carabiners Fall indicator Approval Serial Number and certificate

1,5m Miller Twin Fall Arrester Approx 400 kg Carabiners Fall Indicator on both lines Approval Serial Number and certificate

Important: Min. 0.5m between maxi carabiners (Double effect in the event of a fall)


Personal Equipment

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2m Adjustable Working line Only for positioning Ergogrip ropegrab Carabiners Rope Approval Serial Number and certificate

Important: Only for restraint, not to be mistaken as fall protection


Personal Equipment

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Petzl Vertex ST 10 years by Petzl Avoid stickers and permanent markers

Inspect for burst/cracks/deformation

Important: Make sure helmets are fully approved by the EN397 or in accordance with national standards/legislation


Personal Equipment

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Self retractable Lifelines

Falcon SRL 4,8mm 6,2 10 15 20 meters Max working angle 30o Offshore model Sealed offshore model

Rollerstrap SRL Fall Arrester 2m work as a safety belt in a car Sensitivity


Personal Equipment

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Practical Exercise:

Harness

Fall Arrester

vertical Sliders/gliders

Adjustable line


How does it work

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Any Questions? Regarding Equipment, approval, standards/legislation etc.


BST Module Working at Heights

Risks and Hazards

Working in the turbine enviroment involves certain risks and hazards

There are serveral places that can be defined as confined spaces and pose a greater risk

Hub, spinner area Yaw Beneath gearbox Inside blades

Identification of these hazards are important in the event of a rescue situation


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Rescue Scenarios:

Inside tower rescue on ladder systems, with conscious and unconscious casualty

Outside tower evacuation, single and double


BST Module Working at Heights

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Manufacturing date

Date of sealing

Equipment model

Length of rope

Unpacking instructions

Date of inspection


Rescue Equipment

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Seal Pack from Skylotec


Rescue Equipment

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Milan HUB ARG 2001 A-024:

Descend - 2 persons max. 260 kg

Ascend - 2 persons max. 250 kg

Min. weight 30 kg

Test 10.000m with 75 kg

Max. Winch-length 10 m

EN341, EN1496, ANSI Z359-4-2007


Rescue Equipment data

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If used incorrectly fall arresters and adjustable lines can be dangerous

Human body can sustain roughly 600kg

Fall arresters triggers at roughly 400 kg

If falling in a static line the force will exeed the stated 600 kg and potential damage may occur on:

Heart Liver Kidneys Spleen Lungs

Always use equipment in a safe and correct manner


Fall Arrest Why?

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Suspension Trauma Recognition, preventing and managing


Why do we need training

Possible symptoms:

Feeling dizzy

Sweaty, cold sweat

5 minuts and forward; Individual time frame

Shock symptoms

Loss of consciousness


Suspension trauma

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What happens:

Brain system

Breathing system

Blood circulation Heart pressure - Artery Muscle pumps - veins

Reflow Syndrome No oxygen saturated with CO2


Suspension trauma

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First Aid:

Stop the accident (prevent the situation from gettinig worse)

Preserve life

Save lives Life saving first aid

Call for help Number Location

Ordinary First Aid


Suspension trauma

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Conscious casualty:

Sitting position; min. 30 minutes

Normal first aid

Brief paramedics or rescue team when they arrive


Suspension trauma

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Unconscious casualty:

Recovery position (normal first aid position with both legs bent)

Normal first aid

Keep checking A-B-C

Brief paramedics or rescue team when they arrive


Suspension trauma

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Exercise 1:

Rescue of a conscious casualty secured by their work positioning lanyard (outside of the ladder)

User inspection and test

Correct usage of anchor points

Correct behavior on ladder with PFPE


Practical Exercises

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Exercise 2:

Rescue of a unconscious casualty secured by their work positioning lanyard (outside of the ladder, with overhang)





Practical Exercises

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Exercise 3:

Rescue of a conscious casualty hanging by their fall arrest, secured by their work positioning lanyard (inside of the ladder)





Practical Exercises

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Exercise 4:

Rescue of a conscious casualty hanging by their fall arrest, by use of rescue device on the casualty (inside of the ladder)





Practical Exercises

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Procedures Safe, correct procedures when evacuating from a turbine


Evacuation

Milan ARG 2001 A-020:

Descend - 2 persons max. 260 kg

Min. weight 30 kg

Abseil height max. 500 meters

Test 10.000m with 75 kg

EN 341, ANSI Z359-4-2007


Evacuation Equipment data

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Step 1 and 2

Locate Equipment Unpack Equipment


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Step 3 and 4

Put on Harness Mount Equipment


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Step 5 and 6

Connect to harness Open hatch


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Step 7 and 8

Dropping Rope Lowering yourself


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Step 9 and 10

Landing Safely Disconnecting


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First Choice

Personal Harness

Always first choise

More comfortable than escape harness

Escape harness for evacuation use ONLY


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Practical Exercise

Put on harness and adjust correctly


Rescue Harness

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Practical Exercise Single and double evacuation exercise


Any Questions? Regarding any content on this course.

Oral and written evaluation

Certificate


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