WORK AT HEIGHT

We work in high places, use special equipment to do it safely, and shall be able to both help others and rescue ourself in case of serious problems. There are no ambulances driving to 160 meters!

Work at height consists of:

Theoretical part – legislation, roles and responsibilities, risk management and main rules of fall protection.

Study of Personal Fall Protection Equipment (PPEs) commonly used in the industry, including daily check requirements.

Practical exercises, starting from basic rules of climbing and continuing through rescue exercises into rescue scenarios exercised at height under instructor’s close supervision.

Target group: all workers of wind power industry who need to perform tasks inside turbines, at least 18 years, max. weight including PPEs 140 kg, normal physical condition, no acute illnesses preventing physical exercise.

No

Prerequisites

16

Course duration

HOURS
2 DAYS
REFRESH 1 DAY

2

Validity

YEARS

6

Participants per instructor

Own equipment: not required, but can be used if suitable and valid inspections

  • Co-funded by the European Union

    Development work of this project has received funding from EU’s EAKR and JTF sources. This founding has enabled fast development work using both domestic and international expertese in setting up a competent training facility in Toholampi.