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GWO Control of Hazardous Energies – Electrical Safety (ES)

SKU: GWO ES

Course objective

To acquire the knowledge and skills required to effectively control hazardous electrical energy during maintenance and installation work. The course teaches how to correctly isolate systems to prevent accidental electric shock or the uncontrolled release of energy (e.g. an electric arc).

Duration: 8 hours
Location: Gdynia
GWO compilance: V5
Price per person: 2300 zł
(about 522 €)

Course description

The training focuses on the practical application of electrical safety procedures:

  • LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) procedures: learning how to apply locks and caution notices / tags to disconnectors,
  • Voltage verification: rules for safely testing systems before commencing work,
  • Electrical risks: understanding the hazards posed by residual energy (e.g. in capacitors) and electric arcs,
  • Standards and legislation: an overview of safety requirements specific to wind turbines.

Duration

The course lasts 8 hours.

Prerequisites

  • Possession of a valid WINDA ID number,
  • At least 18 years of age,
  • Basic electrical knowledge (SEP or similar qualifications are welcome),
  • Completion of the COHE Basic Safety theory module or technical experience in the industry is often required.

Outcomes upon completion

The participant is able to correctly and safely perform electrical energy isolation procedures. They are fully prepared to apply appropriate lockout/tagout (LOTO) devices and effectively verify a zero-energy state. Furthermore, they can accurately recognize warning signs and faults within electrical safety systems, performing all assigned tasks in strict accordance with the Safe System of Work.

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,
  • Workwear (or comfortable technical clothing),
  • A notebook and pen – the course covers many important procedures and diagrams.

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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