Are there specific entry requirements to participate in the Working at Height training?

To be allowed to participate in the Working at Height course, students are allowed to have a maximum weight of 124 kilograms. Read more about it...

Can I also follow a customised Working at Height training at DELTA Safety Training?

It is possible to follow a customised training course. On request, we can adapt the training to the specific working conditions of the course participants. Read more about it...

When should I attend the Working at Height course?

If you are going to work at height and a safety harness is compulsory, you need to take the working at height training. Read more...

GWO Working at Heights - Basic - DELTA Safety Training

certificate	GWO
validity	2 years
costs	€ 630,50
STAP	No
learning form	Classroom
duration	2 days
language	English
location	Geyssendorfferweg 47 3088 GJ Rotterdam
starting dates	Mon Apr 28, 2025 Mon May 12, 2025 Mon May 19, 2025 Mon Jun 2, 2025 Mon Jun 16, 2025 Mon Jun 23, 2025 Mon Jun 30, 2025 Mon Jul 7, 2025 Mon Jul 21, 2025 Mon Jul 28, 2025 Mon Aug 4, 2025 Mon Aug 18, 2025 Mon Aug 25, 2025 Mon Sep 1, 2025 Mon Sep 15, 2025 Mon Sep 22, 2025 Mon Sep 29, 2025 Mon Oct 13, 2025 Mon Oct 20, 2025 Mon Oct 27, 2025 Mon Nov 3, 2025 Mon Nov 10, 2025 Mon Nov 24, 2025 Mon Dec 1, 2025 Mon Dec 8, 2025 Mon Dec 15, 2025 Mon Jan 5, 2026 Mon Jan 12, 2026 Mon Jan 19, 2026 Mon Feb 2, 2026 Mon Feb 9, 2026 Mon Feb 16, 2026 view all starting dates view less

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During this practical module GWO (Global Wind Organisation) Working at Height you learn how to use the personal protective equipment (PPE) for working at height correctly. We also teach you how to evacuate yourself and/or an injured colleague from height in a safe and responsible way. We work with ready-made rescue systems that require minimal technical knowledge of the user.

The training GWO Working at Heights is one of the five modules of the GWO Basic Safety Training developed by the Global Wind Organisation (GWO) for people working in the wind industry.

The full package teaches participants everything they need to know to work safely in the wind industry and includes the modules First Aid, Manual Handling, Fire Awareness, Sea Survival and Working at Heights.

Content GWO Working at Heights - Basic
- Personal safety
- Relevant legal and legislative knowledge, personal protective equipment, forces, etc.
- Basic fall protection: putting on a safety belt, rules and practical applications of fall protection, workplace restraint and work positioning
- Working with permanent and temporary fall protection systems
- Rescue from fall arrest system (rail or cable) using ready-to-use system
- Emergency escape from the nacelle
- Rescue victim hanging over the edge of the nascelle/transition piece
- Evacuate the victim and hand him over to professional responders
- Treatment of orthostatic shock (hanging trauma)
- Practising using different scenarios
Basic training GWO Working at Heights - Basic

This training course is a basic training course intended for people who have no experience with working at height, or who do not (or no longer) have a valid GWO Working at Height certificate.
Do you have a valid GWO Working at Height certificate, but will it expire soon? Then book a refresher course.
In which language is the GWO Working at Heights - Basic taught?

The training is given in English. On request or if only Dutch-speaking students participate, the instruction can be given in Dutch.
For other languages, please contact us for a tailor-made offer.
What are the entry requirements for the GWO Working at Heights - Basic?
- Valid GWO WINDA ID*
- Good physical condition
- Maximum weight of student 124 kilograms
If you already have a WINDA ID: Please enter it in the comments field in the booking form.
If you do not have a WINDA ID yet: please request one. After filling in the requested data, an activation code, valid for 48 hours, will be sent to you by e-mail. Once you activate it and enter your password, you will receive a confirmation with your WINDA ID. Your WINDA ID will also appear at the top right of the page at that time. This WINDA ID is required for the registration of your certificates. We kindly ask you to send us your WINDA ID (preferably a few days before the training) by e-mail.
What should I bring to GWO Working at Heights - Basic?
- Valid identification, choice of:
  - Passport
  - Identity card
  - Driving licence
- Safety shoes
What is included in the price of the GWO Working at Heights - Basic?
- Digital certificate as proof of completion. A paper certificate will be not sent by default. However, if desired, you can receive a paper GWO certificate at an additional cost of €25 excluding VAT. Read our blog article for more information.
- Fully catered lunch
- Coffee and tea
- GWO WINDA registration fee

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

At what height do the rules for GWO working at height apply?

The working at height rules are applicable at any height. There is no minimum height requirement. The rules are useful to be able to apply in any work situation where it is necessary to reduce the risk of falling from great heights.
What is GWO Working at Heights?

A GWO Working at Heights training course teaches trainees skills and increases their knowledge to work safely at heights in the wind industry.
Do I need to have technical knowledge to participate in this training?

During the training GWO Working at Heights - Basic, we use ready-made rescue systems. Minimum technical knowledge is required to use these systems.
What do I learn during the GWO Working at Heights - Basic training?

During the GWO Working at Heights - Basic course you will learn how to use your personal protective equipment (PPE) correctly. High up in a wind turbine it is difficult to get professional help quickly so it is vital to be able to save yourself and your colleagues. So you also learn how to evacuate yourself and/or a colleague who is injured from a wind turbine.