The aim of this course is to provide you with an awareness of legislation, risks, equipment and guidance to enable you to safely carry out work at heights in a wind turbine environment.
Course content
LO1: Explain global and national legislation
LO2: Explain manufacturer and legal inspection periods
LO3: Explain the principles and importance of self-inspection of a full body harness for defects and significant wear
LO4: Correctly identify the standards markings and inspection dates on a full body harness
LO5: Explain the importance of correctly adjusting a full body harness
LO6: Explain documentation, instrument number and authorisation date
LO7: Explain how to store and maintain a harness
LO8: Explain why fall prevention is better than fall arrest
LO9: Explain the importance of personal safety when using work positioning lanyards
LO10: Explain the types and use vertical fall arrest systems
LO11: Explain periodic inspection requirements for fall arrest systems
LO12: Explain the legal requirements and various types of fall arrest lanyards
LO13: Explain the fall factor
LO14: Explain approved anchor points for fall arrest attachment
LO15: Explain the types and use of backup systems
LO16: Explain the risks posed by dropped objects
LO17: Explain which items constitute a dropped object hazard
LO18: Describe typical injuries that can occur as a result of a dropped object
LO19: Explain how to reduce the risk of dropped objects
LO20: Describe the contents of an evacuation kit
LO21: Explain the individual parts of the rescue equipment
Exam
The assessment is taken during the course and is within the expected duration.
