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GWO Basic Safety Training Refresher (BSTR) - Onshore
Location: East Anglia | Esbjerg | Humber | Newcastle | Edinburgh
Accreditation body: GWO
Learning mode: Classroom
Upcoming events: 48
About the course
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Duration: 2 Days
Purpose of GWO Basic Safety Training (BST) Refresher - Onshore
The GWO Basic Safety Training (BST) Refresher - Onshore course is designed to renew and update the critical safety skills of individuals working in onshore wind environments. This refresher course complies with Global Wind Organisation (GWO) standards and covers essential safety modules, including First Aid, Manual Handling, Fire Awareness, and Working at Heights. Through a mix of theoretical learning and hands-on exercises, participants enhance their readiness to respond to safety risks and maintain compliance in onshore wind installations. Key skills refreshed include:
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Updated proficiency in emergency first aid and life-saving techniques
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Refreshed knowledge in safe manual handling to prevent workplace injuries
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Confidence in identifying and responding to fire hazards
Essential Information
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Prerequisites:
Participants must hold a valid GWO Basic Safety Training certificate nearing expiration to be eligible for the refresher course.
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Who is it for?
This course is designed for onshore wind turbine technicians, maintenance personnel, and workers requiring renewed certification in safety skills.
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Assessment:
Competency is assessed through practical exercises and theoretical evaluations to ensure adherence to GWO standards.
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Certification:
Upon successful completion, participants receive a GWO Basic Safety Training Refresher certificate valid for two years.
Course content
GWO First Aid Refresher:
Reviewing emergency response techniques, CPR, wound management, and AED usage.
GWO Manual Handling Refresher:
Reinforcing safe manual handling practices, including correct lifting techniques to prevent strain and injury.
GWO Fire Awareness Refresher:
Refreshing skills to identify fire risks, operate firefighting equipment, and execute safe evacuation procedures.
GWO Working at Heights Refresher:
Updating skills for safe working practices at heights, including fall arrest systems, harness use, and emergency descent procedures.
Risk Assessment and Hazard Identification:
Reviewing techniques to identify and mitigate hazards, ensuring safe work practices in onshore environments.
Scenario-Based Emergency Drills:
Engaging in realistic drills to reinforce emergency response skills in various scenarios encountered on onshore wind farms.
Training in action: real-life GWO Basic Safety Training Refresher scenarios
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Scenario 1: Performing first aid for a simulated injury on an onshore wind turbine site, using emergency response techniques.
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Scenario 2: Conducting a safe evacuation during a simulated fire incident, following established safety protocols.
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Scenario 3: Practicing safe manual handling of equipment in a controlled environment to prevent musculoskeletal injuries.
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How it works
Step 1
Identify the specific training modules for your desired role and decide if you want on-site training or a mix of digital and on-site (blended).Step 2
Once you've chosen the right course, register and pay online. You'll receive a confirmation email instantly.Step 3
After enrolling, you'll receive a separate email with detailed joining instructions for the training session.Step 4
Attend your scheduled training session and pass the required assessments to successfully achieve certification.Step 5
Upon successfully completing the course and passing the assessments, you'll receive your official certification from Maersk Training or the relevant accreditation body.
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East Anglia | Esbjerg | Humber | Newcastle | Edinburgh
GWO Basic Safety Training Refresher (BSTR) - Onshore
Location: East Anglia | Esbjerg | Humber | Newcastle | Edinburgh