RED WING, MN, December 25, 2009
/24-7PressRelease/ -- Capital Safety, home of the DBI-SALA and PROTECTA brands, today announces that it has added three fall protection training courses for the wind energy industry to its roster of training offerings, including Competent Person, Competent Rescuer and Competent Rescuer Trainer.
"We are excited to meet the growing demand for height safety training for wind turbine workers," said Jerry Falk, Global Product Director with Capital Safety. "Capital Safety has provided industry-leading fall protection equipment to turbine workers for years. With training courses now dedicated to this burgeoning industry, our latest offerings fulfill our mission to protect workers at height by providing knowledge that is essential for safe construction, maintenance and rescue atop wind turbines."
Capital Safety's new training programs provide superior instruction from top industry professionals and hands-on learning that engage the participants. Each of the courses have both written and practical examinations, and comply with OSHA, ANSI and CSA regulations.
The following courses are available:
• Wind Energy Competent Person Course: Two-day course that meets the requirements of OSHA, ANSI and CSA for Competent Person.
• Wind Energy Competent Person and Competent Rescuer Course: Four-day course that meets the requirements of OSHA, ANSI and CSA for Competent Person, Competent Rescuer and Competent Inspector.
• Wind Energy Competent Rescuer - Competent Rescuer Trainer Course: Four-day course that meets the requirements of OSHA, ANSI and CSA for Competent Rescuer and Competent Rescuer Trainer, following successful completion of the Wind Energy Competent Person Course.
These courses involve a high degree of hands-on scenarios and will require students to actively participate in rescue operations. Students will expand their knowledge and ability on how to use pre-engineered rescue equipment and rescue techniques for safe and efficient rescues. In addition, the Competent Rescuer Trainer course includes instruction in adult learning, lesson plan development and teaching methods so that the attendee can effectively conduct wind energy Authorized Rescuer training.
Courses are offered on an open-enrollment basis at the Capital Safety Training Institutes located in Red Wing, Minnesota; Houston, Texas; and Mississauga, Ontario. These state-of-the-art centers offer year-round comfort, as well as excellent classroom and hands-on facilities. In addition, Capital Safety provides onsite training customized to the specific site and application requirements.
For more information about available courses or to enroll, please visit http://www.capitalsafety.com and click on Training, or call 800-328-6146.
Capital Safety, the world's leading designer and manufacturer of height safety and fall protection equipment with 11 operating sites worldwide, is home of the DBI-SALA and PROTECTA brands. All of Capital Safety's fall protection and rescue systems are backed by extensive training, knowledgeable technical assistance and professional customer service. For further information, contact Capital Safety at 800-328-6146, 651-388-8282 or visit them on the web at http://www.capitalsafety.com.
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