Wind Energy Basic Height Safety

DESCRIPTION

This 1-day Wind Energy Basic Height Safety Training Course is a basic work at height training for individuals who are not directly employed as wind energy technicians or workers, but who may have an occasional need to climb a wind turbine under supervised conditions. This 8-hour course is all classroom and designed for service contractors that will be providing their company’s service to a wind park.

PROGRAM TOPICS

Wind Energy Fundamentals

• Anatomy of a Wind Farm/Wind Turbine

Health & Safety Fundamentals

• Statistical Overview
• Legal Requirements
• Hazard Control
• Risk Assessments

Wind Farm Hazards

• Electrical Risks
• Weather Conditions
• Blade Throw & Structural Collapse
• Work at Height Risks

Personal Protective Equipment

• Basic PPE / Fall Protection Requirements

Safe Access to Wind Turbines

• Wind Farm Authorization Procedures
• Wind Turbine Safety
• Access Systems

Work at Height Emergencies

• Action in an Emergency
• Suspension Trauma
• Types of Emergencies
• Evacuation Equipment
• Evacuation Methods & Procedures