GWO Manual Handling Refresher
This refresher course updates participants on safe manual handling practices to maintain competency and reduce injury risks in wind turbine environments.
GWO Manual Handling (MH), Global Wind Organisation
Course length
4 hours (1/2 day)
Instructor
1:6
Period of validity
2 years
Certification
GWO Manual Handling Certificate
Venue
Outreach Rescue, The Stone Barn Lower Ty Newydd, Clytha, Raglan, Monmouthshire Wales, NP15 2BQ
GWO Manual Handling
Goal
To empower participants with the knowledge and skills to safely and effectively perform manual handling tasks, reducing the likelihood of injury.
Target group
Individuals working in the wind industry who perform physical tasks requiring manual handling, including wind turbine technicians and related personnel.
Highlights
Focused on reducing musculoskeletal injury risks specific to wind industry tasks.
Combines theoretical learning with practical exercises tailored to real-world scenarios.
Meets GWO’s rigorous safety standards, ensuring industry-recognised competence.
Description
This module equips participants with essential manual handling techniques to minimise the risk of musculoskeletal injuries when working in wind turbine environments.
GWO Manual Handling (GWOMH) aims to provide participants with the knowledge and practical skills to reduce musculoskeletal injury risks during manual handling tasks in the wind industry. Through a mix of theoretical instruction and hands-on exercises, participants will learn to apply safe handling techniques, conduct basic risk assessments, and understand key ergonomic principles tailored to their working environment. This training aligns with industry standards and includes dynamic risk assessment strategies, warm-up activities, and practical application of manual handling principles.
Compliance
Global Wind Organisation
Previous knowledge
No previous experience or qualifications are required.
Requirements
Participants must meet the GWO Requirements for Training. Fitness to perform practical exercises is essential.
Progression
Participants can progress to other GWO BST modules, such as Working at Heights or Combined Working at Heights & Manual Handling.
Theoretical elements
– Overview of musculoskeletal injury risks in the wind industry.
– Essential manual handling principles.
– Introduction to dynamic risk assessments and the TILE principle.
Practical elements
– Applying manual handling principles during lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying.
– Warm-up exercises to prevent injury.
– Simulated workplace scenarios focusing on reducing injury risks.
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