Global Wind Organization
Accredited Training
Safety One Training is now your preferred partner in Global Wind
Organization (GWO) accredited training.
At our training facility in Littleton, CO, we provide the GWO Basic Safety Training (BST) modules including:
Working at Heights
Manual Handling
Fire Awareness
Much of the hands-on practical training is conducted utilizing our
customized training nacelle, for more real-world simulated practice.
DESCRIPTION
COURSE OVERVIEW AND OBJECTIVES
The wind energy industry is growing significantly and safety concerns continue to rise, particularly with regard to climbing techniques and potential rescue situations.
Wind turbine technicians can face many unique challenges when performing a rescue, including: confined spaces, electrical hazards, varying platforms and ladder systems, fires, and more.
Upon successful completion of these courses, students will receive
certification through GWO’s WINDA system and a Safety One
Training certification.
COURSE DURATION: Dependent upon BST module(s).
CLASS SIZE: Maximum 6 (1 Instructor)
AUDIENCE & PREREQUISITES
AUDIENCE
This Wind Turbine Competent Climbing & Rescue course is designed for students who work at height on wind turbines, i.e.
- Wind turbine installation/maintenance worker
- Wind turbine technicians working in or on top of the nacelle
PREREQUISITES FOR THIS COURSE
WINDA Registration
REGULATIONS & STANDARDS
OSHA
This course meets the requirements of OSHA Regulation.
A substantial portion of the Standard Fall Protection Safety & Rescue Certification training covers OSHA certification topics such as
- OSHA 1910 and 1926 safety requirements
- The physics of falls
- Personal protective equipment
- Fall protection concepts and safety equipment
- Treatment of frequently encountered tower injuries
- Documentation
- Rescue deployment options
ANSI/ASSE
ANSI/ASSE Z359
This course uses compliant safety methods from ANSI Z490.1
OTHER STANDARDS
Global Wind Organization (GWO)
BS EN 50308:2004
AWEA (American Wind Energy Association)
COURSE OUTLINE
OUTLINE FOR THIS COURSE
COURSE CONTENT
- Working at Heights – Proper inspection, use, and care of PPE as well as self and assisted rescue.
- Manual Handling – Risk reduction of musculoskeletal injury while working in and around wind turbines.
- Fire Awareness – Fire safety, prevention, and extinguishing of small-scale fires in and around wind turbines.
COURSE MATERIALS
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We Also Bring the Course to You
For companies that have five or more employees that need safety certification, Safety One offers all open enrollment courses and customized fall protection trainings at the client’s site.
By tailoring a training course to your site and your staff, we are able to address specific issues unique to your business needs and resolve fall protection hazards in and around your facility.
In addition, there is cost savings by reducing employee down time.
