GWO Basic Safety Training

GWO Working At Heights

The aim of this module is to teach participants to use basic PPE, and how to safely execute work at heights and comprehensive basic rescue operations from heights in environments similar to those of wind turbines in compliance with the BST Working at Heights Module.In general, the course provides participants with basic knowledge and skills to enable them to work safely in the wind turbine industry. As such, the course meets the requirements for new employees and the handling of emergency situations in the wind turbine industry.

The BST Working at Heights Module shall ensure that:

The Delegates are able to demonstrate knowledge of hazards and risks associated with working at height specific to a wind turbine generator (WTG) (L2 – Knowledge)
The Delegates are able to demonstrate understanding of current national and regional legislation regarding working at heights (L2 – Knowledge)
The Delegates are able to demonstrate correct identification of PPE, including identification of Global and regional standard markings e.g. harness, hard hat, lanyards, etc. (L3 – Skill)
The Delegates are able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills to correctly perform pre-use inspection, service, store and correctly fit relevant PPE, e.g. harness, fall arrest lanyards, guided type fall arrest lanyards and work positioning lanyards (L2 – Knowledge & L3 – Skill)
The Delegates are able to demonstrate correct use of the relevant PPE, e.g. harnesses fall arrest lanyards, guided type fall arresters and work positioning lanyards. This includes correct identification of anchor points and correct conduct on ladder (L3 – Skill)
The Delegates are able to demonstrate correct use of evacuation devices (L3 – Skill)
The Delegates are able to demonstrate how to approach rescue situations in WTGs and use rescue equipment efficiently (L3 – Skill & attitude)

GWO First Aid

The aim of this BST Module is to enable delegates to administer safe and effective First Aid in the wind turbine industry/ WTG environment, in accordance with GWO First Aid training through theoretical and practical training.

Furthermore, this training will enable the delegate to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and use an automated external defibrillator (AED).

The BST First Aid Module shall ensure that:

The Delegates are able to demonstrate understanding of the importance of carrying out First Aid in a safe and sound manner, in accordance with the legislative requirements of their geographic location and according to the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) hereunder the European Resuscitation Council (ERC) and American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines (L2 – Knowledge)
The Delegates are able to identify and explain normal function, normal signs and symptoms of injuries and illness related to the human body (L1 – Skills & Knowledge)
The Delegates are able to demonstrate understanding and correct order of management in an emergency situation in a Wind Turbine Generator (WTG) environment (L3 – Skills & Knowledge)
The Delegates are able to demonstrate correct use of lifesaving First Aid using the Primary Survey “C” -A – B – C including the use of an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) (L3 – Skills)
The Delegates are able to demonstrate correct use of the Secondary Survey (L3
– Skills)
The Delegates are able to demonstrate correct use of Primary and Secondary Survey including the use of First Aid equipment in a First Aid scenario (L3 – Skills)

GWO Manual Handling

The aim of this Module is to encourage positive Manual Handling and ergonomic behavior, encourage delegates to consider alternatives to manual handling through planning and to train delegates ability to perform Manual Handling tasks in a safe manner in the wind turbine industry/environment.

The training shall be designed to improve and refresh Delegates’ awareness through both theoretical knowledge and practical training. The main focus shall be on eliminating risk and controlling hazards and practicing correct techniques if elimination is not possible.

The BST Manual Handling Module shall ensure that:

The Delegates are able to demonstrate a problem-solving approach to Manual Handling in a wind turbine environment (L3 – Skill)
The Delegates are able to demonstrate Manual Handling risk reduction techniques (L3 – Skill)
The Delegates are able to identify aspects of their job tasks that could increase their risk of developing muscular/ skeletal injuries (L2 – Knowledge)
The Delegates are able to demonstrate understanding of the importance of carrying out work duties in a safe and sound manner in accordance with the legislative requirements of their geographic work location (L2 – Knowledge)
The Delegates are able to demonstrate understanding of safe practises of Manual Handling, including the correct handling of equipment (L2 – Knowledge)
The Delegates are able to identify signs and symptoms of injuries related to poor Manual Handling techniques and have knowledge of reporting methods (L2 – Knowledge)

GWO Fire Awareness

The aim of this course is to give the delegates the basic knowledge and skills through theoretical and practical training.

Delegates should be able to prevent fires, make appropriate judgements when evaluating a fire, manage evacuation of personnel and ensure all are safely accounted for in the event of an unmanageable fire. If the incident is judged to be safe, the delegates should be able to efficiently extinguish an initial fire by using basic hand held firefighting equipment.

The BST Fire Awareness Module shall ensure that:

The Delegates are able to demonstrate knowledge of the development and spread of fire (L2 – Knowledge)
The Delegates are able to demonstrate knowledge of the causes of fires in wind turbines and the related dangers (L2 – Knowledge)
The Delegates are able to identify any sign of a fire in a wind turbine environment (L3 – Skill)
The Delegates are able to demonstrate knowledge of the contingency plans in a wind turbine environment, including smoke detection and emergency escape procedures (L2 – Knowledge)
The Delegates are able to demonstrate correct actions for discovering a fire including correct use and fire extinguishing using firefighting equipment in a WTG (Level 3 – Skills)