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GWO Working At Height (WAH)

Basic work at height training and rescue training for work in the offshore renewables and windfarm industry

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Description

The aim of this module is to qualify the participants, through theoretical and practical training, to use basic personal protective equipment and perform safe work at heights and safe and comprehensive basic rescue from heights in a remote wind turbine environment.

Learning Objectives

  • The Delegates are able to demonstrate knowledge of hazards and risks associated with working at height specific to a wind turbine generator (WTG)
  • The Delegates are able to demonstrate understanding of current national and regional legislation regarding working at heights
  • The Delegates are able to demonstrate correct identification of PPE, including identification of Global and regional standard markings e.g. harness, hard hat, lanyards, etc.
  • The Delegates are able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills to correctly perform pre-use inspection, service, store and correctly fit relevant PPE, e.g. harness, fall arrest lanyards, guided type fall arrest lanyards and work positioning lanyards
  • The Delegates are able to demonstrate correct use of the relevant PPE, e.g. harnesses fall arrest lanyards, guided type fall arresters and work positioning lanyards. This includes correct identification of anchor points and correct conduct on ladder
  • The Delegates are able to demonstrate correct use of evacuation devices
  • The Delegates are able to demonstrate how to approach rescue situations in WTGs and use rescue equipment efficiently 

Prerequisites

  • All personnel participating in Refresher Training shall be medically fit and capable of fully participating.
  • The Delegates shall also have a personal Delegate profile in WINDA and provide their own WINDA ID prior to completing the BST training.

Certification

GWO BST Working at Height

Revalidation

2 years

Who is this course for?

Persons preparing for a career in the offshore renewables industry

Price

£170 excl. VAT

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