GWO Manual Handling

Safe lifting and handling is a challenge especially within the work environment of a on- or offshore wind turbine. The participants of this course are instructed in manual handling according to the Global Wind Organisation (GWO) standards.

Topics:

• Spinal anatomy and posture
• Risks and hazard of manual handling
• Risk control
• Lifitng techniques
• Behavioural safety
• Scenario-based training
  
  

Duration:

Basic/ Refresher: 4 h

Dates

Safe lifting and carrying

Everybody who is handling loads on his job schould be instructed on regular bases how to lift and carry weights safely. The participants of this course are sensitised for the risks and hazards and learn techniques how to handle weights safely. This training and knowledge protects the employees from short-term overstain and long-term damages to the spine and musculoskeletal system. With this training the employer meets his legal requirement for the yearly instruction of his employees.

Topics:

• Spinal anatomy and posture
• Risks and hazard of manual handling
• Risk control
• Lifitng techniques
• Behavioural safety
• Scenario-based training

Duration:

Basic/ Refresher: 4 h

Dates