At Dangle's Academy
in Belfast, Northen Ireland, we provide comprehensive GWO Enhanced First Aid Training (EFA) and many other GWO courses
tailored to those working in and around wind turbines and associated sites.
This GWO Advanced Hub Rescue Training module aims to enable those attending how to perform advanced hub rescue skills correctly and safely, with a particular focus on using them in the wind turbine industry
/ WTG environment.
The course is a combination of practical and theory training.
CourseInformation
GWO Enhanced First Aid
Training (EFA) Duration;
3 Days
Key modules of the GWO Enhanced First Aid Training
Course are;
Introduction
Risks, hazards and legislation
Anatomy
Management of an incident
National emergency response
Medical tele-consultation
Lifesaving and enhanced first aid using primary and secondary survey (including airway management and oxygen)
Pain management and further possible medication
Scenario-based training
Evaluation
Attendees completing the GWO Enhanced First Aid
Training will be able to demonstrate;
Understand the importance of carrying out basic and enhanced first aid in a safe and sound manner, in accordance with local legislation and according to European Resuscitation Council (ERC) and American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines
Administer safe, effective and immediate lifesaving and enhanced first aid measures to save life and give assistance in remote areas using advanced emergency equipment and medical tele-consultation, while having particular regard for personal protection
Identify and explain normal function, normal signs and symptoms of serious and minor injuries and illness related to the human body
Demonstrate understanding and correct order of management in an emergency situation in a Wind Turbine Generator (WTG) environment
Deliver immediate enhanced first aid to stabilise a casualty
Assess the casualty for injury or acute illness and determine if medical advice and external-to-incident support is required
Request tele-medical consultation and medical/rescue assistance by providing a concise and relevant report of the casualty’s condition while receiving medical advice to stabilise the casualty
Request immediate medical/rescue assistance providing a concise and relevant report of the casualty’s condition
Prepare the casualty for transfer to nominated evacuation/rescue point
Act as a leader in first aid situations
Enhanced First Aid Training (EFA)
Course Prerequisites
