GWO Working at Heights Refresher

Delegates are required to hold a current GWO BST Working at Height certificate achieved within the last 2 years.

Delegates are required to be WINDA registered before arriving for the course. To register please visit https://winda.globalwindsafety.org/register/ and follow the instructions through the delegate registration portal. Please contact our Customer Service Team if you need assistance with this.

• Demonstrate knowledge of hazards and risks associated with working at height specific to a wind turbine generator (WTG).
• Develop an understanding of current national and regional legislation regarding working at height.
• Demonstrate correct identification of PPE, including identification of European/Global standard markings e.g. harness, helmet, lanyards etc.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills required to correctly perform pre-use inspection, service, store and correctly fit relevant PPE e.g. harness, fall arrest lanyards, guided type fall arresters and work positioning lanyards.
• Demonstrate the correct use of the relevant PPE e.g. harness, fall arrest lanyards, guided type fall arresters and work positioning lanyards. This includes correct identification of anchor points and the correct conduct on ladders.
• Demonstrate correct use of evacuation devices.
• Demonstrate how to approach rescue situations in WTG’s and use rescue equipment efficiently

• Knowledge review
• PPE review exercises
• Theory
• Measures to prevent injury during training
• Practical review exercises
• Practical group exercises 

Delegates will undertake a practical scenarios to demonstrate they have achieved the key learning outcomes detailed above.

Safety footwear, gloves and hard hat.