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
STL01
Safe working at height, wire or rail access systems, installation, inspection and certification, user training and supply of equipment.
STL02
Ladder installation and safe working.
a. Introduction to equipment.
b. Safe working and attachment.
STL03
Chokestrap Pole climbing and permanent attachment.
a. Introduction to equipment.
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.
STL10
SAR search and rescue.
a. Casualty management.
b. Suspension trauma.
c. Edge rescue.
d. Powered ascender.
e. Stretcher rescue.
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.