Wind Turbine Work at Height

TOWERTECH WORK & RESCUE TRAINING ACADEMY

Basic Safety Training (BST) gives delegates a solid understanding of all the safety hazards involved when working on wind turbines

While this is a growing industry, the hazards are not unique and has many standards that cover them. Wind Energy workers are exposed to hazards that can result in fatalities and serious injuries. Many incidents involving falls, severe burns from electrical shocks and arc flashes/fires, and crushing injuries have been reported.

Course Syllabus

Format: theoretical and practical
Enables delegates to perform work safely at heights and carry out basic rescues

  • Legislation and legal responsibilities regarding working at height
  • Proper use and inspection of harnesses, lanyards, fall arrest systems, ladders and work positioning equipment
  • Hazards and risks associated with working at height specific to a wind turbine generator
  • Identification of PPE including identification of global standard markings on harness, hard hat, lanyards, etc.
  • Identification of anchor points
  • Proper use of evacuation devices
  • Use of rescue equipment
  • Correct method for rescue situations in wind turbine generators.

Training

    It's always best that you be trained with a group. We suggest you refer to our training schedule first.