GWO Working at Height

GWO Working at height courses in Sunderland

By their nature wind turbines tend to be very tall. Advanced Blade Repair Services can teach you the essential skills to ensure your safety whilst working at great heights.

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GWO Working at Height

This GWO module is designed to equip participants with the essential theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to work safely at height. You will learn how to use basic PPE and how to work at heights safely. We also teach techniques for a basic rescue from heights in a remote wind turbine environment.

Duration: 2 days (basic)

Duration: 1 day (refresher)

Price:

Basic: £450 – £540 inc. VAT

Refresher: £250 – £300 inc. VAT

Course
information

Advanced Blade Repair Services will ensure successful participants fully understand the skills needed for working at height, including:

How to use personal fall protection equipment (PFPE) and other essential PPE
Behaviours and actions to adhere to when working at height
How to carry out a simple rescue, according to RUK/GWO Working at Height standards.

Content
and requirements

This GWO course contains several key sections:

Understanding the potential hazards and risks associated with working at height, specifically concerning working on or around a wind turbine generator
National legislation regarding working at heights
Personal protective equipment (PPE) and personal fall protection equipment (PFPE) identification and use
How to self-rescue at height
Suspension intolerance, cause, effects and treatment
How to act in an emergency at height
Types of rescue situations in and around wind turbines

All participants must be WINDA registered before starting the course. WINDA registration allows employers to confirm you have completed the course.

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