At Dangle's Academy
in Belfast, Northen Ireland, we provide comprehensive GWO Manual Handling training and many other GWO courses
tailored to those working in and around wind turbines and associated sites.
This GWO BST Manual Handling Module aims to enable those attending how to perform correct manual handling techniques correctly and safely, with a particular focus on using them in the wind turbine industry
/ WTG environment. The course is a combination of practical and theory training.
CourseInformation
GWO Manual Handling
Training Duration;
0.5 Days
Key modules of the GWO Manual Handling
Course are;
An overview of current legislation and industry
Incident and injury reporting
What is manual handling and when it is needed?
Spinal and shoulder anatomy and possible injuries from manual handling
Equipment pre and post-use checks and certification
Risk assessments and control measures
Planning your operations
Safe lifting techniques
Attendees completing the Manual Handling
training will be able to demonstrate;
Understand the risks of not carrying out manual handling tasks effectively
Understand the alternatives to manual handling where present
