Working at Height - Wind Energy

• Recognise that work at height and fall protection equipment is subject to national and international standards and regulations

• Identify the duties placed on employers and employees

• Identify the hazards associated with working at height

• Recognise the importance of proper planning and risk assessment

• Identify how to work safely and reduce the risk of injury from dropped objects in and around wind turbines

• Identify the different types of equipment and personal fall protection equipment used for work at height

• Recognise the importance of pre-use checks and how these should be carried out

• Recognise the importance of selecting the correct type of lanyard and anchor points

• Identify the importance of wearing a harness correctly

• Recognise the importance of maintaining and documenting equipment

• Identify the importance of periodic and interim inspections

• Recall what is meant by the terms ‘fall clearance’ and ‘fall factor’

• Identify rescue and evacuation equipment

• Recognise what actions to take in an emergency

• Recognise the impact that human factors can have on accidents and incidents

• Identify the steps that can be taken to reduce the likelihood of accidents and incidents occurring

• Internet access - users will need a device with a web browser and internet connection

• System - runs on computers, tablets and mobile devices using Windows 7 and above and MAC OS devices running IOS 11 and above

• Browsers - Edge, Chrome, Firefox and Safari

• Minimum browser size – none

• Audio – requires device speaker or headphones