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GWO Control of Hazardous Energies – Pressure Fluid Safety (PFS)

SKU: GWO PFS

Course objective

To acquire the skills to safely manage hazardous energy in hydraulic and pneumatic systems. The course teaches how to effectively isolate pressurised systems to prevent the sudden release of fluids or mechanical energy, which could lead to serious injury or turbine failure.

Duration: 5.5 hours
Location: Gdynia
GWO compilance: V5
Price per person: 1700
(about 396 )

Course description

The training focuses on the practical application of safety procedures in fluid mechanics:

  • Hazard identification: recognising high-pressure systems, hydraulic accumulators and potential leak points,
  • LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) procedures: practical training in locking out valves and hydraulic mechanisms,
  • Residual energy management: safely relieving pressure from systems and accumulators before commencing maintenance work,
  • Personal protective equipment (PPE): selection of appropriate gloves and eye protection to prevent hydraulic fluid from being injected under the skin (high-pressure injection injuries).

Duration

The course lasts 5,5 hours.

Prerequisites

  • Possession of a valid WINDA ID number,
  • At least 18 years of age,
  • Basic technical knowledge of mechanics or hydraulics,
  • Completion of the GWO BTT Hydraulic (Basic Technical Training) module is recommended, or equivalent professional experience.

Outcomes upon completion

The participant is able to correctly identify isolation points within the wind turbine’s hydraulic systems. They are fully prepared to safely perform residual pressure bleed-off procedures and apply appropriate mechanical lockouts to prevent unintended system re-energization. Furthermore, they can accurately recognize the risk of high-pressure fluid injection and are capable of providing immediate first aid in such an event.

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 prior to 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: durable clothing that can get dirty (exercises involving hydraulic components),
  • Work shoes with a steel toe cap.

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.

ONLY AT IM TRAINING: a globally unique PCTC crew course using a full-scale training facility

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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