GWO Basic Safety Training (BST) Onshore Refresher

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. 

The GWO Basic Safety Training Onshore (BST) Refresher will review and build on previously gained knowledge and skills in all of the key modules contained within the GWO Basic Safety Training (BST) Onshore, these are Working at Height, Manual Handling, Fire awareness and First Aid. 

Safety footwear, gloves and hard hat. 

Current GWO Working at Height, Fire Awareness, First Aid and Manual Handling certificates OR Current GWO Basic Safety Training certificate.  

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.