GWO Manual Handling | Safer at Work
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GWO Manual Handling

  • Ended
  • 90 British pounds
  • Winchester

Service Description

Get your foot on the ladder of a career in the wind industry. This course is designed to enable participants to identify the signs and symptoms of some common musculoskeletal injuries in the wind turbine industry, and give them the skills, knowledge, and understanding to avoid these injuries.


Cancellation Policy

1. Cancellation by Attendee Course cancellation fees are as follows, includes bad weather travel disruption: · More than 1 month notice – refunded full amount less administration fee of £60 per person. · Between 3-4 weeks notice of course date – 70% refund is given. · Between 2-3 weeks notice of course date – 50% refund is given. · Less than 2 weeks notice of course date – a refund is not available. 2. Cancellation by the Training Company In the unlikely event that Safer At Work should require to cancel a course e.g. due to trainer illness, we will offer alternative date options to rearrange the course at the earliest convenience or a refund. However, we will not be able to reimburse for any travel or accommodation bookings or costs incurred by the customer. 3. Course postponement fees are as follows, includes bad weather travel disruption: · More than 3 weeks notice – no charge · Between 2-3 weeks – 20% charge to change a place, unless place can be re-filled. · Between 1-2 weeks – 50% charge to change a place, unless place can be re-filled · Less than 1 week – 100% charge to change a place unless the place can be re-filled. If a candidate does not complete the course then a refund is not available. 4. General Terms and Conditions Bookings are regarded as confirmed only upon receipt of a full payment or a company purchase order. Invoices issued are payable on 30 days. Credit account customer invoices are payable on 30 days. Bookings placed by purchase order or payment are binding. Payment will be required in full for the number of candidates and duration of training specified on the order. Before booking onto the course, please ensure you have read the course content, to ensure the course will meet your training needs and that you are able to meet prerequisites, where stated. If a course registration/booking form is completed by an individual other than the named candidate, it is the responsibility of the employer to ensure the candidate is suitable for the course and has the relevant experience. Upon receipt of your booking form, and subsequent payment your place(s) will be confirmed. 5. Payment Terms Course fees are payable upon booking unless a valid, authorised Purchase Order is provided and accepted. Invoices will be sent via post to the name and address provided on the booking form and must be paid within 30 days of the invoice date or not later than 1 working day prior to the start of the course, whichever date occurs soonest (the “due date”). Payment must be made in pounds Sterling by credit/debit card or BACS. If any candidate attends and payment for training has not been settled Safer At Work will postpone or cancel the training until payment is settled. 6. Privacy Policy We do not store credit card details nor do we share with any third party company. 7. Entry Requirements Candidates will not be accepted onto a course unless they can demonstrate evidence of compliance with the entry requirements for that course. Such evidence will normally take the form of a valid certificate of competence. Candidates will be required to sign to confirm that they meet the pre-entry requirements inc. statement of medical fitness prior to the start of the course. If a candidate is unable to meet the pre-entry requirements they may not be able to continue with training without refund. 8. Late Arrival Courses require candidates to be present for 100% of course content. Late arrivals for any reason may not be able to start at the discretion of the Training Manager. 9. Medical Requirements Training for work at height may involve physical exertion in conditions of exposure to height. It is essential that all candidates are physically fit and able to carry out the tasks expected of them without risk to themselves or others. Safer At Work cannot accept bookings for courses involving exposure to height from candidates with medical contra-indications against working at height. A non-exhaustive list of such conditions is given below. • Heart disease / chest pain • Obesity / maximum weight 120kg (please inquire if your weight extends this range) • High blood pressure • Epilepsy, fits, blackouts • Fear of heights / vertigo • Giddiness / difficulty with balance • Impaired limb function • Uncorrected visual impairment • Alcohol or drug dependence • Psychiatric illness / counselling • Diabetes – type 2 • Asthma • Muscular strain (e.g. bad back), dislocation, hernia – or similar musculoskeletal issues. It is the responsibility of the individual or organisation making the booking to ensure that candidates attending the courses are free of any of the conditions described above or any other medical condition that could impair their ability on the training course to which they have subscribed. By submitting a course booking form, the applicant asserts that candidates are physically fit for the intended course. It is unlikely that applicants can be certain of being free of contraindications without a proper examination by a GP.


Contact Details

  • 1 Moorside Road, Winchester, UK

    admin@saferatwork.com


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