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GWO Basic Safety Training Refresher (onshore)

GWO Basic Safety Training Refresher (onshore)

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Course details

GWO Basic Safety Training Refresher (onshore) is designed for professionals working in the onshore wind industry who need to renew their safety certification every two years. This course is intended for technicians and staff exposed to risks such as working at height, manual handling, fire hazards, and the need for first aid in wind turbine environments.

Certification

GWO Module First Aid refresher
GWO Module Manual Handling Refresher
GWO Module Fire Awareness Refresher
GWO Module Working At Heights Refresher

Duration

3 days

Validity

2 years

Prerequistes

A valid GWO Working at Heights certificate
A valid GWO Fire Awareness certificate
A valid GWO First Aid certificate
A valid GWO Manual Handling certificate

Prices & locations*

VAT (if applicable) is excluded. Lunch, coffee/tea, course materials, and the registration fee (€50.00) may be included depending on the training location. Payment is made in the currency of the training location. Prices shown in other currencies are indicative and may vary due to exchange rate fluctuations.

More information about GWO Basic Safety Training Refresher (onshore)

Our GWO Basic Safety Training Refresher (onshore) is designed for professionals working in the onshore wind industry who need to renew their safety certification every two years. This refresher course ensures that delegates remain confident and competent in handling the various risks and hazards encountered in their daily work environment. Throughout the training, participants revisit essential safety skills, including First Aid and fire response, by practicing realistic emergency scenarios that prepare them for real-life incidents.

The GWO Basic Safety Training Refresher (onshore) consists of four key modules: GWO Working at Height Refresher, GWO Fire Awareness Refresher, GWO First Aid Refresher and GWO Manual Handling Refresher. Each module includes both theoretical and practical elements, allowing delegates to refresh their knowledge and skills in a hands-on environment. These modules can also be taken separately if required.

This course is specifically tailored for onshore wind professionals and does not include the Sea Survival module, which is part of the offshore version. Upon successful completion, delegates receive a renewed GWO Basic Safety Training (onshore) certificate, which remains valid for two years. Regular participation in this refresher is essential to maintain compliance and ensure ongoing safety in the workplace.

COURSE CONTENT

Learn to administer safe and effective First Aid in a wind turbine environment
Perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
Promote safe and ergonomic manual handling behavior
Encourage planning and alternatives to avoid unnecessary lifting
Train to perform manual handling tasks safely in a WTG (Wind Turbine Generator) environment
Understand basic firefighting principles and fire prevention
Assess fire situations and plan evacuation accordingly
Use handheld firefighting equipment to extinguish initial fires safely
Use basic Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for working at height
Perform safe work and emergency rescue procedures from height
Apply rescue techniques in remote wind turbine environments
Gain essential knowledge to act safely during offshore transfers and emergencies
Practice preventive actions for safe operations from shore to vessel or WTG and back
Learn survival techniques specific to offshore wind energy environments

COURSE DOCUMENTS

Course-Outline-GWO-Basic-Safety-Training-Refresher-Onshore-10-22-24-JP-1.pdf

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FAQ

To maintain the original certification date, acertificate or training record can be renewed up to two months prior to expiry. It is still possible to join a refresher outside of the two months of expiry. In this case, the certificate must carry the new date of certification. A participant is only allowed to attend a refresher in the specific training module prior to the date of expiry on the current certificate or training records. The validity period is automatically calculated in WINDA by entering the completion date.

No, GWO does not grant any dispensation. Without a valid certificate, you are not allowed to attend a refresher course. In such cases, you will need to complete the full initial training again.

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After successfully completing GWO Basic Safety Training Refresher (onshore), the participant will be awarded the following certificate(s): GWO Module First Aid refresher, GWO Module Manual Handling Refresher, GWO Module Fire Awareness Refresher & GWO Module Working At Heights Refresher.

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