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GWO Basic Safety Training / V20 23022026
14. BSTR WORKING AT HEIGHTS MODULE
14.1 Aims and Objectives of the BSTR Working at Heights Module The aim of this BSTR Working at Heights Module is to review and build on previously gained knowledge, skills, and abilities through practical training so that participants can use basic personal protective equipment and perform safe work at heights and safe and comprehensive basic rescue from heights in the wind turbine industry environment.
After having successfully completed this BSTR Working at Heights Module, the participants can:
1) Act independently and safely when using basic personal protective equipment, working at heights techniques, and performing comprehensive basic rescue from heights in a remote wind turbine environment (Ability, intermediate level)
The BSTR Working at Heights Module is not a test for participant’s fear of heights.
Note
14.2 Duration of the BSTR Working at Heights Module
The total contact time for completing the BSTR Working at Heights Module is set to be 7 hours and 30 minutes.
The training provider must not exceed the time per day given in the table 10.2.1 below.
Maximum Duration Per Day
Contact time
8 hours
Total training day
10 hours
Table 14.2.1 – Maximum durations for training days
Contact time includes delivery of course lesson content, practical exercises and activities directly related to these.
Note
The total training day includes contact time, meals and breaks and travel between training sites (where applicable).
14.3 BSTR Working at Heights Instructor to Participant Ratio
Other ratios indicate the maximum number of participants to be supervised by an instructor during each activity.
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