GWO Initial BST Working at Heights
Course Info
Certification
On successful completion a GWO Working at Height certificate will be uploaded to WINDA which remains valid for 2 years
Duration
2 Days
Assessment
Theory & Practical
Price
€545 (includes WINDA Registration Fee, lunch & refreshments)
Accommodation Options
For confirmed bookings, customers can avail of discounted rates (from €60 B&B) with our partner hotels. Details will be provided via email once booking confirmed.
Course Overview
The aim of this training is to enable participants, through both theoretical and mainly practical training, to use personal protective equipment, work safely at height, and perform basic rescue operations from height in a remote wind turbine environment.
For further information please refer to Global Wind Organisation (GWO)
Course Content
A GWO Working at Height training course provides the knowledge and skills to:
- Correctly use personal fall protection equipment (PFPE)
- Perform safe working at height in a WTG environment on vertical ladders
- Perform safe rescue from height in a remote wind turbine environment and on vertical ladder systems
- Safely evacuate a WTG nacelle in an emergency
Participants will be able to;
- Demonstrate the importance of following procedures and regulations whilst working at height in a wind turbine environment
- Demonstrate rescue techniques in a range of emergency rescue situations
- Identify and inspect the WAH PPE, and equipment ensuring the safety of self and others
- Evacuate from the WTG nacelle safely with the use of evacuation devices
Prerequisites
To attend the GWO Working at Height course participants must:
- Register for a personal WINDA profile before arriving for the course https://www.globalwindsafety.org/winda/register
- Be over 18 years of age, physically and medically fit
- Participants must bring their own safety boots to complete this course.
- Required PPE/ Equipment will be provided by Errigal Training Centre
