GWO SLS – Slinger & Signaller Training

Duration:
The total duration of this training is … days.

Overview:
As a GWO (Global Wind Organisation) Certified Training Center, North Academy is authorized to provide internationally recognized GWO Slinger & Signaller Training for professionals working in wind turbine installation and maintenance operations.
This program ensures that participants gain the necessary knowledge and skills to safely perform lifting operations, communicate effectively with crane operators, and use lifting equipment in accordance with international safety standards.

Training Content

Introduction & Orientation

• Human Performance
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Roles and Basic Signals
• Regulations and Standards
• Types of Lifting Equipment
• Accessories and Attachments
• Dynamic and Static Loads
• General Routine Lifting Plans
• Risk Assessment
• Manual Handling

Lifting Components and Accessories

• Slings and Shackles
• Hooks and Locks
• Lifting Bags
• Load Attachment Points
• Accessory Storage and Maintenance
• Pre-use and Post-use Inspections
• Quarantine Procedures

Lifting Operations

• Crane Functions and Controls
• Load Guiding Devices
• Lifting Angles and Center of Gravity
• Suspended Loads and Dropped Object Hazards
• Lifting Zones
• Roles and Responsibilities
• Toolbox Talks
• Hand Signals and Communication
• Slinging Techniques

Emergency and Crisis Management

• Emergency Procedures
• Crisis Response and Coordination

Outcome:
Upon successful completion, participants will be able to:

• Identify and manage lifting hazards safely
• Communicate effectively using standard hand signals
• Prepare and perform lifting operations following safety procedures
• Conduct pre- and post-operation inspections of lifting accessories
• Apply proper slinging and signaling techniques in wind turbine environments

This training develops the competence and confidence required to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant lifting operations in the wind energy industry, aligned with GWO global standards.