GWO Working at Height Refresher Course Overview:

The aim of this Basic Safety Training Refresher (BSTR) Working at Heights Module is to review and build on previously gained knowledge and skills through theoretical and practical training so that delegates can use basic personal protective equipment and perform safe work at heights and safe and comprehensive basic rescue from heights in the wind turbine industry / WTG environment.

For those who require both Manual Handling and Working at Height refreshers, we offer the following combined course: GWO Working at Height and Manual Handling Refresher Training

For those who require the initial entry course: GWO Working at Height and Manual Handling Training Course

For those looking to refresh/revalidate all 5 Basic Safety Training (BST) elements, visit: GWO Refresher Training Package – Offshore

Course Content:

This BSTR Working at Heights Module shall ensure that:

• Delegates are able to demonstrate knowledge of hazards and risks associated with working at heights in a Wind Turbine Generator (WTG) or Nacelle. (L2 – Knowledge)
• Delegates are able to demonstrate correct identification of PPE, including identification of European/ Global Standard markings on harness, hard hats, lanyards and other PPE. (L2 – Knowledge)
• Delegates are able to demonstrate the knowledge of and skills to correctly pre-use inspect, service, store and correct fitting of harnesses, fall arrest lanyards, work positioning lanyards and other PPE. (L3 – Skills
• Delegates are able to demonstrate correct use of the relevant PPE, e.g. harnesses, fall arrest lanyards, guided type fall arresters and work positioning lanyards. These include correct identification of anchor points and correct ladder conduct. (L3 – Skills)
• Delegates are able to demonstrate correct use of evacuation devices. (L3 – Skills)
• Delegates are able to de