GWO Manual Handling stands for Global Wind Organisation Manual Handling and is designed for technicians and personnel working in the wind energy sector, both onshore and offshore, who are involved in physical tasks within or around wind turbines. This training is essential for anyone performing manual handling duties in the wind industry to ensure safe and efficient working practices.
GWO Module Manual Handling
0.5 days
2 years
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Our GWO Manual Handling training is designed to promote safe practices for physical work in the wind industry, focusing on the prevention of injuries related to manual handling tasks. This course is essential for anyone working in and around wind turbines, whether onshore or offshore, and forms an integral part of the GWO Basic Safety Training (BST) standard. Through practical instruction and theoretical knowledge, participants are encouraged to adopt positive manual handling and ergonomic behavior, as well as to consider alternatives to manual handling through effective planning.
The training emphasizes the importance of safety awareness and equips participants with the skills needed to perform manual handling tasks safely and efficiently. By completing our GWO Manual Handling training, individuals can reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injuries, improve workplace efficiency, and ensure compliance with industry standards. Successful participants receive a GWO-approved Manual Handling certificate, which is valid for two years. This certification demonstrates that individuals meet the requirements for working safely in the wind industry.
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The certificate(s) for GWO Manual Handling remain valid for 2 years.
Yes. If you need a hotel, you can request it during the booking process. If you already booked your course, please contact us via info@fmtcsafety.com or call +31 (0) 85 130 74 61. Your confirmation email will include all hotel details and check-in instructions.
All FMTC courses are delivered in English.
To keep the original expiry date, a certificate or training record may be refreshed up to two months before it runs out. If a delegate chooses to attend a refresher course earlier than this two-month period, the new certificate will be issued with the actual course completion date. Participants may only join a refresher in the same training module before the current certificate or training record expires. Once the completion date is entered into WINDA, the system automatically calculates the new validity period.
After successfully completing GWO Manual Handling, the participant will be awarded the following certificate(s): GWO Module Manual Handling.
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