GWO 102 Manual Handling

GWO-BST-MH-102

BASIC SAFETY TRAINING – MANUAL HANDLING (MH)

This GWO module enables participants working in a remote wind turbine environment to develop positive manual handling and ergonomic behaviors. GWO certified through ENSA.

CONTENT:

  • Risks, hazards, and applicable legislation
  • Muscular-skeletal injury risk and associated job tasks
  • Injury signs and symptoms from poor techniques
  • Biomechanics, safe practices, and correct handling of equipment
  • Problem-solving approach to Manual Handling
  • Risk reduction techniques

DURATION:

Initial & Refresher: Four (4) Hours | 1 Day

WAH & MH Initial Combo: Sixteen (16) Hours | 2 Days

WAH & MH Refresher Combo: Eight (8) Hours | 1 Day

PREREQUISITES: 

Participants engage in rigorous activity and should be in a good state of health, physically capable of fully taking part in all course exercises.

CERTIFICATION:

All participants who complete the full program in accordance with the learning and performance objectives receive a course completion certificate and GWO (WINDA) credit (24-month expiry). 

Students need work boots and a photo ID. We provide all other equipment.

LOCATION:

Groton Training Center, Groton, CT -or- Client Training/Work Site

AGE REQUIREMENTS:

Participants must be a minimum of 18 years of age for full participation and certification. Participants under 18 require parental consent. 

SCHEDULING:

Book training calendar seats on a first-come, first-served basis.

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS:

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