Pressure Fluid Safety module
13 M ODULE 3 – P RESSURE F LUID S AFETY M ODULE
13.1 Aims and objectives of the Pressure Fluid Safety Module
The aim of GWO’s Pressure Fluid Safety training module is to enable the participants to support and care for themselves and others while working with and in the vicinity of pressure fluids in the wind industry and to perform assigned tasks safely and efficiently. Upon successful completion of GWO’s Pressure Fluid Safety Module, the participants will be able to work safely within the wind industry by being able to select the correct and required PPE for working with hydraulic fluids and fluids under pressure, using safe work practices and establishing a safe work condition when working with and in the vicinity of pressure fluids in the wind industry.
Overall learning objective for the Pressure Fluid Safety Module:
The participants can take responsibility for their own and others safety while working with and in the vicinity of pressure fluids in the wind industry (Ability, intermediate level).
13.2 Duration of the Pressure Fluid Safety Module
The total contact time for completing this Pressure Fluid Safety Module is estimated to be 8 hours. This is based on the time estimate given in the module timetable.
The training provider must not exceed the hours per day given in table 9-2 below.
Maximum duration per day
Contact time
8 hours
Total training day
10 hours
Table 9-2 - Maximum durations for training day
Note: Contact time includes delivery of course lesson contents, practical exercises and activities directly related to these . The total training day includes contact time, meals and breaks and travel between training sites (where applicable).
13.3 Pressure Fluid Safety Module - Instructor to Participant Ratio
The table below shows the maximum number of participants permitted (per instructor) in an instructor-led training for the Pressure Fluid Safety Module:
Module
Instructor to Participant Ratio
1:8
Pressure Fluid Safety Module
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