GWO Manual Handling

Anyone looking to begin or continue working in the offshore renewable energy industry. Everyone is expected to hold a valid, in date GWO Manual Handling certificate which must be refreshed every 2 years by completing a GWO Manual Handling Refresher Course.

Course Overview

• The aim of this module shall give delegates awareness through theoretical and practical training to encourage positive Manual Handling behaviour and perform Manual Handling tasks in a safe manner in the wind turbine industry/environment, in accordance with GWO Manual Handling.

At The End Of This Course You Will Be Able To

• Understand the importance of carrying out Manual Handling work duties in a safe and sound manner in accordance to with legislative requirements of your work location

• Demonstrate understanding of safe practices of manual handling this includes the correct handling of equipment

• Identify signs and symptoms of injuries related to poor manual handling and able to report it correctly.

• Demonstrate a problem-solving approach to Manual Handling in wind turbine environment

• Demonstrate Manual Handling risk reduction techniques

Certification:

• On successful completion of the GWO Manual Handling Training, you will receive a certificate valid for 2 years, this is uploaded onto your WINDA Account within 10 days of course completion.
• A pdf version of your WINDA GWO Certificate will also be emailed out to you.