GWO Working At Heights Basic
The GWO Basic Safety Training (BST) Working at Heights Module is a 2-day (16-hour) course designed for individuals entering the wind industry and is a mandatory part of the GWO Basic Safety Training package.
The training equips participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to work safely at heights in a wind turbine environment and to perform basic rescue operations. Participants learn how to select, inspect, and correctly use personal protective equipment, carry out safe maneuvers when working at heights, and perform ladder-based and system-based rescue tasks.
Practical training also includes evacuation exercises simulating controlled descent from a wind turbine.
Training is delivered in accordance with the GWO Basic Safety Training Standard issued by the Global Wind Safety Organisation.
**Practical Information**
Classes run from 08:00 to 16:00 with a maximum of 12 participants.
The course is valid for 24 months and includes ongoing assessment in line with GWO requirements.
Participants must be at least 18 years old and hold a valid WINDA ID.
Participants must be at least 18 years old, hold confirmed medical fitness for working above 3 meters, wear working clothes and safety boots, meet the weight limit of up to 130 kg, and have a valid WINDA ID.