GWO Manual Handling and Refresher

Overview

This course aims to provide participants the essential manual handling skills and knowledge for safe operations and emergency response in the wind industry, applicable to both onshore and offshore settings. The manual handling refresher  training ensures participants keep their skills current and effective.

Course Objectives

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand health and safety laws
• Spot hazards and assess risks
• Know about spine health and good posture
• Identify worker's risk of developing muscular/skeletal injuries
• Use safe manual handling techniques and handle equipment properly
• Identify injury signs from poor manual handling
• Plan lifts using the TILE method
• Control risks and use proper lifting techniques
• Understand how behavior affects safety
• Solve manual handling problems in wind turbine environment
• Practice with real-life scenarios in wind turbine environment

Who Should Enroll

This course is suitable for individuals new to the wind industry or those needing GWO certification to access work sites. It is also suitable for both onshore and offshore work, and pairs well with other GWO training modules.

The refresher course is designed for seasoned professionals in the wind industry who need to renew their GWO qualification certificate, ensuring they refresh and maintain their competence in these areas.

Certification

Certificate will be issued by the Global Wind Organization (GWO). It will be valid for 2 years from date of issue, after which a refresher training will be required.

Participants Prerequisites

• Participants must be physically fit and capable of participating in moderately strenuous practical activities.
• Participants must adhere to the Drug and Alcohol Policy.
• Participants are required to wear long pants and safety boots for the training

Required Documents for Enrollment

• Medical Checkup Document
• Copy of ID. Card /or Passport
• Personal WINDA ID

Course Inclusions (for trainings held at 3M):

• Basic Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as safety helmets, safety glasses, coveralls, and gloves will be provided during practical training
• Meals are provided daily, including lunch and two coffee breaks

Class Size:

• Theory Sessions: 1 instructor for every 12 students
• Practical Sessions: 3 instructors for every 12 students