SPONSORS OF HEIGHT & CONFINED SPACES WORK
AS TURBINES GET HIGHER SO DO THE RISKS WORK AT HEIGHT SAFETY Falls from height remain one of the
most common causes of fatality and major injuries in the workplace, being the cause of 14% of all major workplace injuries in 2012 according to the HSE Annual Statistics Report.
If we then look at the environment for workers in the Wind Energy sector, where wind turbines can reach up to 110 metres, the importance of high safety standards for working at heights is further emphasised.
SAFETY TECHNOLOGY
Safety Technology is one of the country’s leading working at heights safety specialists, and face the challenging task of developing safety courses and equipment to meet the ever expanding and evolving industry of wind energy generation.
GLOBAL SAFETY STANDARD As a RenewableUK approved training provider, the company delivers nationally recognised work at height safety courses which are continuously being developed to meet the unique and changing demands of the wind farm environment. This recognised safety programme works well in the UK, but as more and more
companies begin operating across multiple countries it has been identified that this standard needs to be recognised globally, to give companies the security of knowing employees are trained to a universal high standard in safe work practices.
GLOBAL WIND ORGANISATION (GWO) In 2011 the GWo standard was set up by the industry’s leading wind turbine owners and manufacturers, to ensure an injury- free work environment for construction and operation in the wind energy sector globally. This Basic Safety Training comprises of five modules, one of which focuses solely on Working at Heights safety in the Wind Energy sector.
Safety Technology is among a handful of training providers who can now offer modules from this Basic Safety Training throughout the UK, including Working at Heights, Manual Handling, First Aid and Fire Awareness.
ACCREDITATION
Combined with the company’s RenewableUK approval Safety technology can provide joint GWo and RenewableUK accreditation for work at height safety training to the sector.
Managing Director of Safety Technology, Bob Dickens, said on the recent accreditation “We are delighted to achieve multiple RenewableUK GWO accreditation. We have worked closely with GWO members and RenewableUK over the last couple of years and the implementation of a Basic Safety Training standard has long been our goal. It will enable us to deliver the same high quality accredited training in different locations and countries that will be recognised by the industry’s major wind companies and Wind Associations”.
Safety Technology can offer this combined accreditation for Working at Heights safety training from both their headquarters in South Wales, and NAREC’s training facility in Blyth. Further facilities are located in Great Yarmouth, Europe and the USA.
SAFETY EQUIPMENT FOR WORKING AT HEIGHTS
Safety training is not the only string to Safety Technology’s bow; the South Wales based company also offer a range of fall arrest and rescue equipment for working at heights.
their extensive range includes products from industry leaders such as; Cresto, Skylotec and Fall Safe, as well as their own product range Sirocco by STL®. The Sirocco by STL® collection has been designed and manufactured by the company to meet the specific requirements for working at heights in the Wind Energy sector.
Through working closely with technicians in the field, the products have been developed to incorporate unique features to ensure the safety of users when working in and around wind turbines.
Fully certified inspection and maintenance of all equipment supplied can also be conducted from Safety Technology’s facilities.
LOOKING TO THE FUTURE
To guarantee the wind industry remains a safe place to work it is vital that companies such as Safety Technology continue to develop and maintain a high quality of training and ppE for individuals working at heights.
By ensuring the safety of the work force the industry as a whole can continue to grow.
Safety Technology
www.safetytechnology.co.uk
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