Certified Wind Power Energy Specialist (CWPES)

Course Description

This course will familiarize the student with the OSHA requirements that are related to the wind power generation industry. The wind energy industry is the fastest-growing segment of renewable energy production. The U.S. and Canadian commercial wind farms are experiencing annual growth of 25%. Employers seek skilled safety and health professionals and technicians for operation and maintenance activities in local wind farm settings.

What You'll Learn

• Outcomes
• Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
• Locate OSHA Standards references applicable to the specific Wind Power Generation Industry.
• Locate American National Standards that relate to specific wind power equipment and operations.
• Recognize and understand the following subjects:
• Introduction To Wind Energy
• Wind Power: How They Work
• General Training Requirements
• Medical and First Aid
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Fall Protection
• Confined Spaces
• Fire Protection
• Lockout/Tagout
• Crane, Derrick, and Hoist Safety
• Electrical Safety
• Machine Guarding

Who Should Attend

Construction Managers Supervisors and Managers of Employees Who Install or Work on Wind Generation Systems Safety Supervisors Training Managers Industrial Hygienists Individuals associated with the federal agency's collateral duty safety and health personnel.