GWO Advanced Rescue Training

Specialised rescue skills for wind turbine emergencies — hub, spinner, nacelle, tower & blade rescue scenarios

Advanced Rescue Training (ART)

RS Windtech's Advanced Rescue Training (ART) is a specialised GWO programme that equips wind industry personnel with advanced rescue skills for complex emergency scenarios in and around wind turbines. Offered at our Aralvoimozhi facility — Tamil Nadu's first GWO-recognised institution.

Duration

Fresher: 3 days • Refresher: 2 days

Validity

2-year GWO certification with refresher

Prerequisite

GWO Basic Safety Training (BST) mandatory

For

Wind industry workers who completed BST

Rope descent training
Rope Descent
Controlled descent training from the nacelle
Tower climb rescue demo
Tower Climb & Rescue Demo
Instructor-led rescue demonstration on tower
Casualty evacuation drill
Casualty Evacuation
Stretcher evacuation drill briefing
Rescue equipment hoist
Equipment Hoist
Rescue stretcher hoisted to the nacelle via rope system

ART Modules

1
Hub, Spinner & Inside Blade Rescue Training

Lowering and raising rescue system, rescue from blade and spinner, single rescuer hub, spinner and inside blade application, and rescue from outside structures and enclosed spaces.

2
Nacelle, Tower & Basement Rescue Training

Packing the injured person, rescue of an injured person from the nacelle to the base of the tower, rescue from crawl space, and single rescuer nacelle, tower and basement rescue application.

3
Heights Refresher

Refresher on working at heights safety — fall protection, harness inspection, anchor points, and emergency descent procedures.

4
Manual Handling Refresher

Refresher on safe manual handling during rescue operations — patient handling, safe carry techniques, and evacuation procedures.

Training Objectives

  • Understand and identify potential hazards in the wind industry
  • Develop skills to respond to emergencies and prevent accidents
  • Learn industry standard rescue equipment, rescue methods and techniques
  • Perform entry-type injured person rescue operations

Training Methodology

ART combines classroom instruction with extensive practical and simulated rescue scenarios, ensuring participants can perform complex rescues confidently in real emergencies.

  • Classroom instruction — rescue theory & techniques
  • Practical demonstrations by certified instructors
  • Hands-on rescue exercises
  • Simulated emergency rescue scenarios
  • Assessment of rescue competency
  • Physical fitness requirements apply
  • Medical clearance may be required
  • Full PPE and rescue equipment provided

Be Ready for Any Emergency

Wind turbine rescue scenarios are complex and demanding. Our ART programme prepares your team to respond quickly, confidently, and safely to any emergency — protecting lives and meeting GWO compliance requirements.

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