Purpose:

The aims of this module are to give the participants awareness through theoretical and practical training to encourage positive Manual Handling behavior and perform Manual Handling activities in a safe manner in the wind turbine industry/environment, in accordance with GWO Manual Handling.

Training outcome:

Upon completion of the course, the trainee will have achieved skills and basic knowledge about:

• Demonstrate understanding of the importance of carrying out work duties in a safe and sound manner in accordance with the legislative requirements of their geographic location.
• Identify aspects of their job tasks that could increase a worker’s risk of developing muscular/skeletal injuries.
• Demonstrate understanding of safe practices of Manual Handling, including the correct handling of equipment.
• Identify signs and symptoms of injuries related to poor Manual Handling techniques.
• Demonstrate a problem-solving approach to Manual Handling in a wind turbine environment.
• Demonstrate Manual Handling risk reduction techniques.

Admission Requirements:

• Valid health certificate.
• Registration on WINDA database.

Validity:

24 months

Duration:

4 hours

Participants:

Max. 12 participants

Language:

English/Polish