Wind Energy

Training

Safety Technology has developed a range of training courses in conjunction with Wind Energy companies specifically for working in Turbines during construction and operation.

The courses cover; Safe use of Equipment, Working at Heights and Access, Basic Rescue and Evacuation, First Aid, Specialist Access and Hub Rescue and Casualty Evacuation Specialist External Hub Working. Certificates are issued for all courses and details are maintained for refresher training.

Specific Courses

STL02

Ladder Installation, safe working and rescue.

a. setting up safe working systems.
b. Safe climbing and attachment.

STL04

Working at height training.

a. Introduction to equipment, adjustment, inspection and maintenance.
b. Safe climbing and attachment.
c. Use of anchor points.
d. Self rescue.

STL05

First aid - casualty management, appointed person.

STL06

HSE Touch screen test.

STL07

On-site certification and CPCS assessments.

STL08

Basic rescue and evacuation - wind turbines.

a. Self rescue.
b. Rescue of casualty in suspension.
c. Rescue of unconscious casualty.
d. Evacuation of unconscious casualty.

STL09

Specialist access.

a. Use of winch in and out of turbine for blade inspection and tower inspection.

STL11

Specialised Hub rescue - courses site or customer specific Wind turbines.

a. Hub rescue.
b. Casualty management.
c. Use of stretcher.

STL12

Specialised external roof work and rescue - courses site or customer specific Wind Turbines.

a. External roof work rescue - additional kit required.
b. Rescue from exposed and dangerous positions.
c. Casualty management.

STL14

Basic fire fighting and portable appliance training, including smoke hood and escape kits.

STL15

Electrical risk HV/LV.

STL16

All terrain 4x4 driving.

STL20

Manual Handling.

a. looking at all aspects of lifting and handling items in a safe manner.
• Identify common hazards likely to be present in the workplace.
• Use proper lifting techniques (kinetic lifting).
• Conduct simple manual handling risk assessments.
• Appreciate relevant legislation - HASWA 1974, Manual Handling Regulations 1992
• Appreciate how their actions may endanger themselves, fellow workers or people passing through the workplace

candidates will undertake:
(i) Lifting techniques
(ii) Identify risks and propose remediation
(iii) A health and safety quiz

STL26

First Aid at Work (3 day) Offshore Wind turbine level.

• Managing an incident

• Roles / responsibilities of employers & employees for first aid at work
• Unconsciousness
• Cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
• Disorders of the airway
• Bleeding and shock
• Burns and scalds
• Injuries to bones, muscles & joints
• Poisoning
• Major and minor illnesses
• Eye and miscellaneous injuries
• Record keeping and accident reporting
• Infection control
• Communication
• Managing the transportation of a casualty

Testimonials from Training Courses

"Just a note of thanks for the swift service and expert knowledge in relation to the fixture and maintenance of the safety line systems on our wooden rollercoasters. I appreciate that they presented a challenge due to the shape and profile of the devices they are attached to, but your excellent designs and quality installations have greatly improved the safety of our maintenance staff and at a competitive price." James Taylor Pleasure Beach Blackpool

“I was delighted with the level of training you supplied and everyone thought that the training was excellent, let’s hope they practice what they’ve learnt!” Ecopower Developments Limited (August 2009)