GWO WORKING AT HEIGHTS TRAINING

COURSE OVERVIEW

GWO Working at Height (WAH) for Onshore or Offshore Basic Safety Training course provides the skills and knowledge to work in a safe manner in the wind industry. This Working at Heights Basic Safety Training course can be taken individually or as part of our Basic Safety Training package of onshore or offshore courses. Call 888-216-8927 to learn more details, or request a call back.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Participants completing a GWO Working at Height (WAH) Onshore/Offshore Basic Safety Training course will be able to:

• Correctly use personal fall protection equipment (PFPE)
• Perform safe working at heights
• Perform safe and comprehensive basic rescue from height in a remote wind turbine environment in accordance with GWO Working at Height standards

COURSE CONTENT

GWO Working at Height training course includes:

1. Hazards and risks associated with working at height, specific to a wind turbine generator
2. National legislation regarding working at heights
3. Personal protective equipment (PPE) identification
4. The use of relevant PFPE
5. Self-Rescue
6. Suspension intolerance, cause, affects and treatment
7. Actions in the event of an emergency

PREREQUISITES

In order to complete a GWO Working at Height course, participants must be registered to WINDA before arriving for the course.

CERTIFICATE
GWO certificate – valid for 2 years

COURSE DURATION
1.5 Days

WHO IS IT FOR
Personnel in the wind industry

FITNESS
A good standard of general fitness is required – participants will complete a medical fitness questionnaire.