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WELCOME TO
Miller UK

Basic Safety Training

WORKING AT HEIGHTS
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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
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

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Equipment - PFPE
Issued at AMU-Vest

Content:

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Individual Pieces
MILLER Revolution R7

Information
containing: Size,
seriel number,
max weight,
directions etc.
D-rings located on
both sides and
back. Webbing
loops located in
front

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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Adjustment

Practical Exercise

Put on harness and adjust correctly

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Vertical Systems
ICM Vertical Fall Arrest
Cabloc, AC 350/4

Sala Ladsafe Fall Arrest

Sll Universal II Fall Arrest

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Specific Product Inspections

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

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Specific Product Inspections

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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Specific Product Inspections

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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Personal Equipment
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)

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Personal Equipment
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

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Personal Equipment
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

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Personal Equipment
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

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How does it work

Practical Exercise:
Harness
Fall Arrester
vertical Sliders/gliders
Adjustable line

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

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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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BST Module Working at Heights

Rescue Scenarios:
Inside tower rescue on ladder
systems, with conscious and
unconscious casualty
Outside tower evacuation, single
and double

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Rescue Equipment

Manufacturing
date

Date of sealing

Equipment
model

Length of rope

Unpacking
instructions

Date of
inspection

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Rescue Equipment
Seal Pack from Skylotec

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Rescue Equipment data

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

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Fall Arrest Why?

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

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Why do we need training

Suspension Trauma
Recognition, preventing and managing

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Suspension trauma
Possible symptoms:
Feeling dizzy
Sweaty, cold sweat
5 minuts and forward; Individual
time frame
Shock symptoms
Loss of consciousness

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Suspension trauma
What happens:
Brain system
Breathing system
Blood circulation
Heart pressure - Artery
Muscle pumps - veins

Reflow Syndrome
No oxygen saturated with CO2

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Suspension trauma
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

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Suspension trauma
Conscious casualty:
Sitting position; min. 30 minutes
Normal first aid
Brief paramedics or rescue team
when they arrive

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Suspension trauma
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

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Practical Exercises
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

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Practical Exercises
Exercise 2:
Rescue of a unconscious
casualty secured by their
work positioning lanyard
(outside of the ladder, with
overhang)
User inspection and test
Correct usage of anchor
points
Correct behavior on
ladder with PFPE

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Practical Exercises
Exercise 3:
Rescue of a conscious
casualty hanging by their
fall arrest, secured by their
work positioning lanyard
(inside of the ladder)
User inspection and test
Correct usage of anchor
points
Correct behavior on
ladder with PFPE

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Practical Exercises
Exercise 4:
Rescue of a conscious
casualty hanging by their
fall arrest, by use of rescue
device on the casualty
(inside of the ladder)
User inspection and test
Correct usage of anchor
points
Correct behavior on
ladder with PFPE

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Evacuation

Procedures
Safe, correct procedures when evacuating from a turbine

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Evacuation Equipment data

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

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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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Rescue Harness

Practical Exercise

Put on harness and adjust correctly

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Practical Exercise
Single and double evacuation exercise

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Any Questions?
Regarding any content on this course.
Oral and written evaluation
Certificate