GWO Basic Safety Training (BST) Onshore

Continuous observation of the candidate's performance during the course; including practical tasks, questioning and group discussion. 

First Aid

• Identify and explain normal function, normal signs and symptoms of serious and minor injuries and illnesses related to the human body.
• Demonstrate understanding and correct order of management in an emergency situation in a Wind Turbine Generator (WTG) environment.
• Demonstrate correct use of lifesaving first aid using the Primary Survey A – B – C.
• Demonstrate correct use of an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED).
• Demonstrate correct use of Ordinary First Aid, the Secondary Survey.
• Demonstrate correct use of first aid equipment in a first aid scenario.

Manual handling

• 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.
• Identify aspects of their job tasks that could increase their risk of developing muscular/skeletal injuries.
• Demonstrate understanding of safe practices of manual handling, including the correct handling of equipment.
• Identify signs and symptoms of injuries related to poor manual handling techniques and have knowledge of reporting methods.
• Demonstrate a problem-solving approach to manual handling in a wind turbine environment.
• Demonstrate manual handling risk reduction techniques

Fire awareness

• 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.
• Identify aspects of their job tasks that could increase their risk of developing muscular/skeletal injuries.
• Demonstrate understanding of safe practices of manual handling, including the correct handling of equipment.
• Identify signs and symptoms of injuries related to poor manual handling techniques and have knowledge of reporting methods.
• Demonstrate a problem-solving approach to manual handling in a wind turbine environment.
• Demonstrate manual handling risk reduction techniques

Working at height

• Demonstrate knowledge of hazards and risks associated with working at heights, specific to a Wind Turbine Generator / Nacelle.
• Demonstrate understanding of current national legislation regarding working at heights.
• Demonstrate correct identification of PPE, including identification of European/Global standard markings e.g., harness, hard hat, lanyards, etc.
• 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.
• Demonstrate correct use of the relevant PPE, e.g., harnesses lanyards, fall arresters and work positioning equipment. This includes correct identification of anchor points and correct ladder conduct.
• Demonstrate correct use of evacuation devices.
• Demonstrate how to approach rescue situations in WTGs and use rescue equipment efficiently.

Delegates are required to fill in a medical self-assessment form to certify they are capable of fully participating

Upon completion of the Basic Safety Training modules, participants will be able to possess an awareness of the hazards encountered when working within the wind industry and how to control and mitigate these hazards. The BST will also equip participants with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to appropriately respond in the event of an emergency and to increase their safety through proper use of personal protective equipment, emergency equipment and procedures. The approved GWO Basic Safety Training (BST) provides participants with important skills, which include fire awareness, first aid, working at heights, and manualhandling.

Safety footwear, gloves and hard hat.

Delegates are required to be WINDA registered before arriving for the course. To register please visit https://winda.globalwindsafety.org/register/ and follow the instructions through the delegate registration portal. Please contact our Customer Service Team if you need assistance with this.