GWO Working At Height
Comprehensive training in safe working practices at height for wind industry personnel, focusing on fall prevention, PPE use, and rescue techniques according to GWO standards.
Industrial Tower Rescue Instructor Training
Course length
8 hours (1 day)
Instructor
1:6
Period of validity
1 year
Certification
Digital Outreach Rescue “Train the Trainer” certificate of achievement.
Venue
Raglan, Clytha, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15 2BQ or appropriate location with tower or mast setup.
Tower Rescue "Train The Trainer", Instructor
Goal
To certify trainers capable of teaching safe and compliant tower rescue procedures to their teams.
Target group
Industrial, Telecoms, and Utility personnel responsible for teaching tower rescue techniques to colleagues working at height on industrial towers and masts.
Highlights
Enables industry personnel to conduct in-house tower rescue training.
Includes practical skills in equipment inspection and casualty management.
Combines practical and instructional assessments for certification.
Description
A one-day instructor course that equips trainers to deliver in-house Tower Rescue training for colleagues working on industrial masts and towers.
The Tower Rescue "Train the Trainer" Instructor course prepares personnel tasked with instructing others in performing safe rescues from industrial towers and masts. Participants will learn essential rescue techniques, equipment inspection, and compliance with Working at Height Regulations. The course covers the setup, maintenance, and use of tower rescue equipment, alongside casualty handling and suspension trauma management. Practical and teaching assessments are included to ensure trainers are competent and confident to deliver effective in-house tower rescue training.
Compliance
Working at Height Regulations 2005
Previous knowledge
Delegates must hold a valid and in-date Tower Rescue certification.
Requirements
Aged 18+. Delegates must be medically fit, and able to complete practical assessments.
Progression
Annual refresher training is required to maintain trainer certification.
Theoretical elements
– Working at Height (WAHR) regulations and tower rescue requirements
– Overview of tower rescue equipment and inspection protocols
– Risk assessment and selection of suitable anchor points
Practical elements
– Practical application of tower rescue techniques and casualty handling
– Hands-on training in equipment assembly and dismantling
– Teaching and assessment demonstration for effective training delivery
Associated training
Tower Rescue
This one-day course provides telecom and utility workers with the skills to perform safe rescues when working on industrial towers and masts.
Safe Work at Height & Basic Rescue
This 3-day course comprehensively covers Safe Working at Height and includes basic rescue techniques for peer rescue. It is suitable for emergency service personnel required to access casualties and conduct simple unaccompanied rescues with the use of typical rescue packs.
Equipment Training, RESQ RPX
Specialist training on the use of RESQ RED Pro X device for rescue and evacuation scenarios, suitable for industrial and confined space environments.