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GWO Onsite Training
STL USA are fully accredited to deliver GWO onsite training. Both the GWO Basic Safety Training accreditation and GWO Basic Safety Training Refreshers can be delivered at a customers site. The process requires a site risk assessment to take place and then STL USA instructors provide training for the technicians on their home turf.
Fire Awareness
Technicians will be able to demonstrate knowledge:
- of the development and spread of fire.
- of the causes of fires in wind turbines and the dangers related to this.
- to identify any sign of a fire in a wind turbine environment.
- of the contingency plans in a wind turbine environment including smoke detection and emergency escape procedures.
- of correct actions on discovering a fire including correct operation and fire extinguishing by means of the firefighting equipment in a WTG.
First Aid
Technicians will be able to demonstrate understanding of:
- the importance of carrying out first aid in a safe manner in accordance with the legislative requirements of their geographic location and according to ERC and AHA guidelines.
- to identify and explain normal function, normal signs and symptoms of serious and minor injuries and illness related to the human body.
- the correct order of management in an emergency in a WTG environment.
- correct use of lifesaving First Aid using the Primary Survey A–B–C
- correct use of an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED)
- correct use of Ordinary First Aid, the Secondary survey
- correct use of First Aid equipment in a First Aid scenario
Manual Handling
Technicians will be able to demonstrate:
- understanding of the importance of carrying out work duties in a safe and sound manner in accordance with the legislative requirements of their geographic location.
- to identify aspects of their job tasks that could increase a worker’s risk of developing muscular/skeletal injuries.
- understanding of safe practices of Manual Handling, including the correct handling of equipment.
- to identify signs and symptoms of injuries related to poor Manual Handling techniques and have knowledge of reporting methods.
- a problem solving approach to Manual Handling in a wind turbine environment.
- Manual Handling risk reduction techniques.
Working at Height
Technicians will be able to demonstrate:
- knowledge of hazards and risks associated with working at heights, specific to a WTG
- understanding of current national legislation regarding working at heights.
- correct identification of PPE, including identification of European/Global standard markings e.g. harness, hard hat, lanyards, etc.
- the knowledge and skills to correctly inspect, service, store and don the relevant PPE, e.g. harness, lanyards, fall arresters and work positioning equipment.
- correct use of the relevant PPE, e.g. harnesses lanyards, fall arresters and work positioning equipment. This includes correct identification of anchor points and correct ladder conduct.
- correct use of evacuation devices.
- how to approach rescue situations in WTGs and use rescue equipment efficiently.
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Why Train with Safety Technology
01.
Quality
Don’t take our word for it. XXX said “This is the most impressive and comprehensive site and training programme i have seen” Training manager Eon.
02.
Integrity
We know how dangerous working at height can be, we know workers have families they want to go home to at night.
This is what drives us, it’s that simple.
03.
Innovations
From product development, to scenario based training Safety Technology has led the development of industry innovations working closely with training and client partners throughout the companies history.
04.
History
For over 15 years Safety Technology has been training workers at height at centres in the USA, UK and Europe. An early partner at the USA’s largest training facility Safety Technology has led the way in GWO accredited training.
Safety Technology: Who We Are
We have a simple mission – to ensure the safety of workers at height. We continue to build our global reputation for excellence, collaboration and innovation within the telecom, utility and renewable sectors.
For over 15 years Safety Technology has worked closely with telecoms, utilities and renewables businesses providing an end to end safety solution. With training centres located in the USA, UK and Europe, Safety Technology has trained thousands of workers at height, accrediting workers to GWO and other locally recognised standards. Safety Technology’s clear mission and simple values ensure an unwavering focus on the safety of everyone we train.
