GWO Working at Heights

About the course

We review the dangers of working at height and talk about procedures and safety measures to prevent fatal accidents. We do a basic review of different types of fall protection equipment and, not least, user inspections. We uncover the types of damage to the equipment as well as incorrect use, which can ultimately cost you your life. We do rescue exercises in environments that reflect the reality of your work, whether you work in Wind Turbines, Electricity masts, Mobile phone masts, Lift baskets, Scaffolding or other places where it is possible to fall and be injured.

Objectives:

The student can demonstrate knowledge of dangers and risks associated with working at height, specifically for the wind turbine environment.

The student has an understanding of applicable national legislation regarding work at height.

The student can demonstrate correct identification of protective equipment, including identification of European / global standard markings.

The student can demonstrate knowledge and skills for correct inspection and servicing of relevant protective equipment.

The student can demonstrate correct use of the relevant protective equipment. This includes correct identification of anchor points and correct behavior.

The student can demonstrate the correct use of evacuation equipment.

The student can show how to act in rescue situations in a wind turbine environment and use rescue equipment effectively.

Duration: 16 hours

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