Personnel who will be working in the wind industry or related fields, and will carry out their duties in a wind turbine environment, usually in physical contact with a wind turbine or offshore wind structure.
Prerequisites
All personnel participating in Refresher Training shall be medically fit and capable of fully participating.
Trainees shall possess a valid GWO BST Working at Heights or BST Working at Heights Refresher certificates or training records in WINDA. The trainee shall also have a personal profile in WINDA and provide their own WINDA ID prior to completing the BSTR training.
NOTE: For safety and equipment maximum weight capacity, participants cannot exceed 270 lbs. if participating in this module.
Objective
The aim of this 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
Course content
This BSTR Working at Heights Module shall ensure that:
1) Delegates are able to demonstrate knowledge of hazards and risks associated with working at heights in a WTG. (L2 – Knowledge)
2) 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)
3) 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)
4) 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)
5) Delegates are able to demonstrate correct use of evacuation devices. (L3 – Skills)
6) Delegates are able to demonstrate how to approach rescue situations in WTGs and use rescue equipment efficiently. (L3 Skills & attitude)
Exam
Trainees shall be assessed according to the learning outcomes by means of direct observation and oral and/or written questions, where appropriate.
Certification is valid for 2 years. Prior to expiry delegates must retake GWO Working at Heights Training to remain certified.
