The GWO Working at Heights Refresher (BSTR) is designed for individuals who already hold a valid GWO WAH certificate and need to renew their qualification. This course focuses on refreshing the practical skills and theoretical knowledge required to work safely at heights and perform effective rescues within a wind turbine environment.
What You Will Learn
Practical Skills Review: Refreshing the correct use of harnesses, lanyards, and fall arrest systems.
Emergency Rescue: Hands-on drills for rescuing a colleague and performing a safe self-evacuation from a turbine.
Safety Awareness: Updating knowledge on suspension trauma, fall factors, and environmental hazards.
Equipment Checks: Reviewing pre-use inspection protocols for height safety and rescue equipment.
Regulatory Updates: Learning about any recent changes to GWO standards and safety legislation.
Key Benefits
Recertification: Extends the validity of your Working at Heights qualification for another 24 months.
Skills Reinforcement: Ensures rescue procedures and safety habits remain sharp and instinctive.
Industry Compliance: Required to maintain access to active wind farm sites worldwide.