« Moving around in difficult terrain » course
This course provides dam workers and those working on water intakes or high-altitude sites with the knowledge they need to stay safe.
It familiarises them with particular terrain configurations : broken ground, sheer rock faces, etc. This training takes place over one
day. In concrete terms, participants learn to :
This training takes place over one day. Concretely, participants learn how to :
- assess the degree of risk in a particular situation
- use their equipment appropriately
- put in place anchorage points, tie knots
- install a guard rail
- take care of themselves and others
- provide first aid
Specific skills
For many years, HYDRO Exploitation experts have been confronted by difficult terrain during their work at different high-altitude facilities. Their experience combined with that of mountain guides is of real benefit to those taking part in this training course.
Equipment required
- mountain boots
- harness, shoulder sash
- karabiners
- rope
Client benefits
This course :
- is fully in line with the realities and specific features of the hydroelectric sector
- significantly increases the level of safety during interventions in difficult terrain
- combines theory and practice for optimal assimilation of course content
- allows participants to test their own equipment
