GWO BST Working at Heights Refresher

The aims of this course are to give the participants the necessary basic knowledge and skills through theoretical and practical training in the use basic PPE, how to perform safe work at height and safe and comprehensive basic rescue from heights in a remote wind turbine environment in accordance with BST Module Working at Height

In order to qualify you must already hold an in date GWO BST Working at Height certificate. The refresher courses can be taken up to 2 months before expiry of current certification.

• The Delegates are able to demonstrate knowledge of hazards and risks associated with working at height specific to a wind turbine generator (WTG)
• The Delegates are able to demonstrate understanding of current national legislation regarding working at heights
• The Delegates are able to demonstrate correct identification of PPE, including identification of European/Global standard markings e.g. harness, hard hat, lanyards, etc.
• The Delegates are able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills to correctly inspect, service, store and correctly fit relevant PPE, e.g. harness, fall arrest lanyards, guided type fall arrest lanyards and work positioning lanyards
• 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
• The Delegates are able to demonstrate correct use of evacuation devices
• The Delegates are able to demonstrate how to approach rescue situations in WTGs and use rescue equipment efficiently

GWO BST Working at Heights Certification Valid for 24 months issued on completion of the course.

Refreshers will be dated from the expiry of the currently held certification point not from the date of the refresher course taken.

GWO BST Working at Height