Specialized training for safe lifting, working at height and in confined spaces & GWO

Ensure your organization operates safely and compliantly with Mennens training programs

Working safely requires well-trained employees. Mennens provides practical training programs that teach employees how to work safely in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. From safe lifting and working at height to confined spaces and GWO: our training combines theory, hands-on practice, and realistic scenarios.

Why trained personnel are essential

As an employer, you are legally required to properly instruct your employees and keep their knowledge up to date. Effective training:

  • Increases workplace safety
  • Reduces risks and incidents
  • Ensures compliance with laws and regulations
  • Enhances awareness and sense of responsibility

Training is therefore an essential part of working safely.

Dirk van Blijswijk on the importance of proper training

Explore all our training courses

Training in safe lifting and slinging of loads

In this training, you will learn how to safely use lifting equipment and lifting gear, and how to correctly sling loads in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. We also cover user risks, inspections, certification, and discard criteria. This training can be tailored to your specific needs.

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Training working at heights

For employees who (occasionally) work at height. This training focuses on safe working with ladders, aerial work platforms, and the use of collective and personal fall protection. This training can be tailored to your specific needs.

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Training working in confined spaces

Gericht op veilig werken en redden in besloten ruimten. Deelnemers leren omgaan met toegangsprotocollen, risico’s en reddingsscenario’s. Deze training kan op maat worden ingericht. 

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GWO-training

Specifically designed for the (offshore) wind industry in accordance with the Global Wind Organisation (GWO) standard. This training focuses on safe working at height in wind turbine environments, including evacuation and rescue. This training can be tailored to your specific needs.

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Learning by doing

Our training programs are practice-oriented and include:

  • Theoretical instruction on laws and regulations
  • Realistic practical scenarios and exercises
  • Assessment of practical evaluation
  • A digital certificate with a defined validity period

This ensures that participants not only know what to do, but above all how to act safely in practice.

In addition, we can provide fully customized training programs, tailored to the specific needs of your organization and employees.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Safe Site training courses are designed for professionals responsible for safe working practices within their organization. This includes technicians, engineers, supervisors, warehouse staff, and operators, as well as HSE managers, safety professionals, and team leaders. In short: anyone who performs or oversees high-risk activities, such as working at height or using lifting equipment.

Safe Site offers a wide range of safety training programs focused on working safely with equipment and in high-risk environments. The offering includes training in areas such as fall protection (including working at height and the use of PPE), lifting and hoisting techniques, inspection and certification of equipment, and safe working in accordance with applicable standards and guidelines.

In addition, customized training programs are available, tailored to the client’s specific working environment.

Yes, all Safe Site training courses comply with current laws and regulations, such as the Working Conditions Act and relevant NEN and EN standards. The content of the training programs is continuously updated to remain aligned with applicable requirements and developments within the field. This ensures that participants gain knowledge that is both directly applicable and fully compliant.

The training courses are highly practical. Theory is always combined with realistic exercises and real-life situations from daily practice. Participants work with actual equipment and learn how to identify and manage risks in their own working environment. This ensures that the knowledge gained can be applied immediately on the job.

The training courses can be delivered either at our dedicated training facility in Vlaardingen or on-site at your location. Training at your location has the advantage of being fully tailored to your specific working environment and organizational risks, making it even more relevant and effective for participants.