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Na zdjęciu widać pracownika magazynu ubranego w biały kask ochronny i pomarańczową kamizelkę odblaskową, który odkłada karton na wysoką półkę. W tle znajdują się regały magazynowe oraz liczne kartony, a obok pracownika stoi niewielki wózek transportowy. Zdjęcie przedstawia pracę w magazynie z zachowaniem podstawowych zasad bezpieczeństwa.

GWO Basic Safety Training – Manual Handling (MH)

SKU: GWO MH

Course objective

To teach participants the correct techniques for lifting and carrying loads in order to minimise the risk of musculoskeletal injuries. The course aims to promote safe behaviour during manual handling tasks in the specific, often confined spaces of wind turbines.

Duration: 4 hours
Location: Gdynia
GWO compilance: V20
Price per person: 500 zł
(about 115 €)

Course description

The training focuses on workplace ergonomics. Participants will learn about the anatomy of the spine and the mechanisms behind the development of injuries. The practical part covers learning how to assess risks before lifting a load (the TILE method), exercises on correct posture, and techniques for carrying objects of various sizes, both individually and in a team.

Duration

The course lasts 4 hours.

Prerequisites

  • Possession of a valid WINDA ID number,
  • At least 18 years of age,
  • General physical fitness sufficient to perform weight-bearing exercises.

Outcomes upon completion

The participant is able to identify the risks associated with manual handling, carry out a quick risk assessment at the workplace, and apply safe techniques for lifting, pushing and pulling loads, which significantly reduces the risk of long-term spinal problems.

Certificate validity

The certificate is valid for 24 months (2 years). To maintain your certification, you must complete a refresher course within the last 2 months before the expiry date of your current certificate.

Information regarding the completed training will be recorded in the international GWO WINDA database. The digital record enables authorised employers to instantly verify your qualifications.  For the participant, this means easy confirmation of competence worldwide without the need for paper documents.

What to bring

  • Valid ID card or passport,
  • Comfortable work or sports clothing that allows you to perform squats and bends freely.

Why choose us?

Certified and audited GWO training centre

We offer one of the broadest training portfolios on the market and operate in accordance with international Global Wind Organisation standards. The quality of our training, the competencies of our instructors and our infrastructure are regularly audited.

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We have a specialist training ground where participants practise realistic scenarios, including firefighting operations on PCTC vessels, RO-RO vessels and ferries, as well as hazards associated with electric vehicle fires.

We were the first in Poland to introduce GWO High Voltage courses

We made competencies available in Poland that previously required training abroad, reducing the time companies need to prepare teams for onshore and offshore projects.

End-to-end training organisation

We manage the entire process, from agreeing a suitable date and arranging transport and accommodation to delivering the training and preparing complete documentation. We also provide end-to-end support for groups and teams travelling from abroad.

Realistic, modern training infrastructure

We train participants using specialist equipment, full-scale structures, training towers, simulators and a pool, so they can practise procedures rather than simply hear about them.

Partnerships with industry and academic leaders

We work with Energy Innovation in Norway and leading maritime institutions in Poland: Gdynia Maritime University and the Polish Naval Academy. We combine international industry experience with expert knowledge and the resources of Polish maritime universities.

We care about more than just training

Accommodation facilities

We assist course participants and companies in arranging accommodation in Gdynia for the duration of their training. We partner with reliable accommodation providers offering a range of standards and price points, all located with convenient access to our training center.

Transport

We arrange transport for course participants from Poland and abroad. We offer transfers from airports, train stations, hotels, or company offices directly to IM Training in Gdynia. For training groups, we can also organize daily transfers between the accommodation and the training center.

Occupational health

In cooperation with an external clinic, we help arrange the required occupational health examinations. The scope may include, among others, the Chester Step Test, an exercise stress test, and the option to obtain an OEUK/OGUK certificate.

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