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The GWO Working at Heights with Manual Handling module is a foundational safety requirement for anyone working in the wind industry. This combined course teaches you how to safely access wind turbine generators, perform tasks at great heights, and apply ergonomic principles to prevent musculoskeletal injuries while lifting or moving loads.
What You Will Learn
Fall Prevention: Correct use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as harnesses, lanyards, and vertical fall arrest systems.
Safe Rescue: Techniques for self-evacuation and rescuing a colleague from a height in emergency situations.
Ergonomics: Applying “Manual Handling” principles to safely lift, pull, and push loads in the cramped spaces of a turbine.
Equipment Inspection: How to perform pre-use checks on height safety and rescue equipment.
Emergency Procedures: Understanding suspension trauma and coordinating a safe descent.
Key Benefits
Dual Certification: Covers two essential GWO Basic Safety Training (BST) pillars in one integrated course.
Industry Access: A mandatory requirement for technicians to step onto any wind farm site globally.
Life-Saving Skills: Gain the physical skills and confidence to work safely at extreme heights.
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