At Rockford Bergé, safety comes first. Rockford Bergé is committed to safety at every level of a project. Our dedication has led us initiate and form a wind safety training program with Grand Rapids Community College, uniting the college with a curriculum from YST, a Spanish/UK company with a proven certification program.
HeightWorks is an extraordinary training opportunity for wind turbine safety technicians or jobs requiring Working at Heights (WAH) skills. This 80-hour certification program is designed to give participants the necessary skills and safety license to work at the highest levels. HeightWorks training is critical for these types of jobs and more:
- Wind Turbine Technician
- Utility Lineman
- Contractors (Steel Erectors, Roofers, etc.)
- Slinger/Banksman
The license, upon completion of HeightWorks Training, is recognized all over the world by the leading manufacturers of wind turbines. Our training uses the world’s leading equipment, systems, and procedures and meets European and International Standards for WAH. HeightWorks Training can be customized to fit your College’s existing curriculum or become a new curriculum offering. HeightWorks Training modules are provided at our climbing facility or at a newly constructed training center on your campus.
About HeightWorks
Ynfinity Engineering Services (YES) and Safety Technology Limited (STL), two internationally recognized leaders in fall protection equipment and training services, have combined forces with Rockford Bergé, the Great Lakes provider of wind farm and logistics solutions, to offer this training course. Together, these companies are the region’s experts in wind technician safety and WAH training, which keeps the curriculum and equipment current.
Training Facilities
HeightWorks Training will help you establish your own training center to incorporate the course directly into your curriculum. Our state-of-the-art training centers feature:
- 30’ indoor climbing facility
- Elevators and climb assist
- Simulated nacelle for evacuation and rescue
- Hub rescue
- Nacelle rail system for external working
- Blade access and rescue
- Scaffolds, climbing frames, lifts, and restricted space simulators
- Training Modules
- Introduction to Wind Turbine Generators and Associated Hazards
- Electrical Safety
- First Aid at Work
- Working at Heights and Rescue
- Basic Firefighting and Portable Appliance Training
- Slinger/Banksman
- Fall Protection
- Restricted Spaces and OSHA Rules
