This program is specifically designed to teach workers how to perform a rescue on a wind turbine. Participants are required to bring their own CSA approved hard hat/helmet, hand (work gloves), foot protection, positioning lanyards, Y-Lanyard, body harness for fall protection equipment, body belt, rescue gear, kits that your company has in place as well as climbing/positioning/rescue procedures/instruction. The participant will not be permitted to participate in the course if they do not bring the noted personal protective equipment and tools.

Program Content

• Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Introduction to Society of Professional Rope Access Technicians (SPRAT) principles
• Fall protection inspection
• Anchorage and connectors
• Rescue equipment
• Knots and ropes
• Packaging a suspended injured worker
• Rescue procedure development
• Rescue procedure practical

Who Should Attend?

Technicians who work in or on wind turbines.