GWO Control of Hazardous Energies (COHE) Pressure Fluid Safety Module
Practical Content
Theoretical Content
Prerequisites
Delegates must hold a current GWO BTT Hydraulics Module Certificate and a current GWO COHE Basic Safety Certificate.
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.
Key Learning Outcomes
- Understand all relevant health and safety procedures and practices related to working with pressurised fluids in a wind turbine
- Illustrate a knowledge of the basic principles when working with fluids under pressure
- Demonstrate the ability to prepare area for work in a wind turbine
- Understanding the roles and responsibilities of a pressurised fluid technician
Course Content
- Qualified pressure fluids person – requirements and role
- Pressure fluids hazards
- PPE
- Safe working practices
- Response to pressure fluid incidents
- Hazardous pressure fluid scenarios
Assessment
Delegates will undertake a multiple-choice examination paper to demonstrate they have achieved the key learning outcomes detailed above.
PPE Requirements
Safety footwear, coveralls, safety glasses and gloves.
Further Information
Delegates are also required to complete a medical self-assessment form on commencement of the course to certify they are capable of fully participating.
Practical Content
Theoretical Content
Target Audience
Engineers and Technicians whose scope of work will involve performing isolations and testing for the absence of pressure to be able to safely carry out tasks like component replacement, servicing and corrective maintenance on pressure fluid systems specifically in wind turbines.
Certification
GWO Certificate, valid for 2-years.
