GWO BST Refresher - Working at Height

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. Personnel that perform job functions that have been risk assessed by their employer or workplace, where training according to one or more modules of the BST standard may mitigate the identified risks.

All personnel participating in Refresher Training shall be medically fit and capable of fully participating. Training providers shall have a procedure that requires Delegates to sign a statement (see Requirements for Training Providers Annex 1 & 2, Suggestion for Medical Statement from GWO) stating that they are medically fit to participate in the safety training and that they do not suffer from any medical illness or are under influence of any narcotic substance or alcohol. Delegates’ signatures shall be collected prior to the start of the safety training course. Furthermore, Delegates shall possess valid BST/ BSTR certificates or training records in WINDA for the relevant Modules prior to attending BSTR training. The Delegates shall also have a personal Delegate profile in WINDA and provide their own WINDA ID prior to completing the BST training

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.

The BSTR Working at Heights Module shall ensure that: 1) The Delegates are able to demonstrate knowledge of hazards and risks associated with working at height specific to a wind turbine generator (WTG) (L2 - Knowledge) 2) The Delegates are able to demonstrate correct identification of PPE, including identification of Global and regional standard markings e.g., harness, hard hat, lanyards, and other PPE. (L3 – Skill) 3) The Delegates are able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills to correctly pre-use inspection, service, store and correctly fit relevant PPE, e.g., Harness, fall arrest lanyards, guided type fall arrest lanyards and work positioning lanyards and other PPE. (L2 – Knowledge & L3 – Skill) 4) The 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. This includes correct identification of anchor points and correct conduct on ladder (L3 –Skill) 5) The Delegates are able to demonstrate correct use of evacuation devices (L3 – Skill) 6) The Delegates are able to demonstrate how to approach rescue situations in WTGs and use rescue equipment efficiently (L3 – Skill & attitude.