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June 6, 2024

What is Rope Access & GWO Training—and Why Do You Need It?

Rope Access and Global Wind Organisation (GWO) training are contemporary instructional programs for employees who work at heights and the qualified personnel who supervise them. These specialized training programs are designed to furnish professionals with the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their duties and provide rescue operations. They are crucial for ensuring the safety and proficiency of individuals working in high-risk environments with ropes and associated fall protection equipment.

With the proper equipment and training, rope access is a safe, versatile, and efficient way for workers to perform their tasks. It is employed in a wide range of industries, including:

  • Inspection, maintenance, and repair of rooftop building services equipment
  • Oil and gas production and petrochemical plants
  • Power plants, wind turbines, and hydropower facilities
  • Shipping and maritime ports
  • Tall buildings for window washing, façade maintenance, painting, and other tasks
  • Manufacturing and processing industries for large equipment installation and servicing
  • Rock scaling and geological surveys
  • Film and television set production
  • Confined spaces
  • Any other work-at-height industry or application where rope access is used

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