GWO 4 Modules (FA, MH, FAW, WAH&R) and Refresher

  • This wind turbine safety course covers Global Wind Organization (GWO) Basic Safety requirements, including First Aid, Manual Handling, Fire Awareness, and Working at Height & Rescue, to ensure safe work in the wind industry both onshore and offshore. It includes fire prevention, assessment, basic firefighting, and height safety practices. The refresher course helps participants refresh and maintain their competence in these areas.

    Course ID: GWO-BST-WAH, FA, FAW, MH
    Duration: 4 Days (including Theory & Practical)
    Location: 3M Safety Training Center Thailand OR Onsite
    Certification: Issued by Global Wind Organization (GWO) 

    Course ID: GWO-BSTR-WAH, FA, FAW, MH
    Duration: 2.5 Days (including Theory & Practical)
    Location: 3M Safety Training Center Thailand OR Onsite
    Certification: Issued by Global Wind Organization (GWO)

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  • Overview

    This course equips participants to respond confidently to emergencies and enhance safety using protective and emergency equipment. It covers safe and responsible actions in offshore operations, both in routine and emergency situations. After completing the wind work training, participants will understand and manage hazards in the wind industry.



    Course Objectives

    After completing this course, participants will be able to:

    First Aid:

    • Understand health and safety laws
    • Follow first aid guidelines from ERC & AHA
    • Manage incidents effectively
    • Be aware of safety in emergencies
    • Know the correct steps to handle emergencies in wind turbines
    • Understand basic body functions
    • Apply A-B-C principles and conduct a primary survey
    • Use first aid in emergencies
    • Handle serious and minor illnesses and injuries
    • Manage primary and secondary incidents
    • Perform lifesaving first aid
    • Conduct CPR and practice it
    • Use an AED safely and correctly
    • Manage both minor and serious incidents
    • Use first aid equipment properly

    Manual Handling:

    • Understand health and safety laws.
    • Assess hazards and risks.
    • Know spinal anatomy and proper posture.
    • Identify risks of muscular/skeletal injuries.
    • Practice safe manual handling and equipment use.
    • Recognize signs of injuries from poor manual handling.
    • Plan lifts using the TILE method.
    • Apply risk control and proper lifting techniques.
    • Understand behavioral safety and injury causes.
    • Solve manual handling problems in wind turbines.
    • Engage in scenario-based training for wind turbine environments.

    Fire Awareness:

    • Understand health and safety laws.
    • Assess hazards and risks.
    • Know how fires start and spread.
    • Implement fire prevention measures.
    • Identify signs of fire in wind turbines.
    • Develop contingency plans for wind turbine environments.
    • Use smoke detection and follow emergency escape procedures.
    • Take appropriate actions when discovering a fire.
    • Operate firefighting equipment correctly in wind turbines.
    • Engage in scenario-based practice.
    • Practical usage of firefighting equipment to extinguish fires in wind turbines.

    Height & Rescue:

    • Recognize hazards and risks when working at heights specific to the wind industry.
    • Understand the current national laws for working at heights in their area.
    • Properly identify and inspect personal fall protection equipment (PFPE) like harnesses, hard hats, and lanyards before use.
    • Use PFPE correctly, including finding approved anchor points and climbing vertical ladders safely.
    • Respond appropriately to emergencies and use rescue and evacuation equipment effectively.

Who Should Enroll

This course is suitable for individuals new to the global wind industry or those needing GWO certification to access work sites. This course is suitable for both onshore and offshore work, alongside additional GWO Basic Safety Training modules. The refresher course helps participants refresh and maintain their competence in these areas.

The refresher course is designed for seasoned professionals in the wind industry who need to renew their GWO WAH/FA/FAW/MH Certificate, ensuring they refresh and maintain their competence in these areas.

Certification

Certificate will be issued by the Global Wind Organization (GWO). It will be valid for 2 years from date of issue, after which a refresher wind turbine training will be required.

Participants Prerequisites

  • Participants must be physically fit and capable of participating in moderately strenuous practical activities.
  • Participants must adhere to the Drug and Alcohol Policy.
  • Participants are required to wear long pants and safety boots for the training

Required Documents for Enrollment

  • Medical Checkup Document
  • Copy of ID. Card /or Passport
  • Personal WINDA ID

Course Inclusions (for trainings held at 3M):

  • Basic Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as safety helmets, safety glasses, coveralls, and gloves will be provided during practical training
  • Meals are provided daily, including lunch and two coffee breaks

Class Size:

  • Theory Sessions: 1 instructor for every 12 students
  • Practical Sessions: 3 instructors for every 12 students

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