The GWO Basic Safety Training Onshore (BST) course is designed to equip wind industry professionals with essential workplace safety skills. Over 64 hours, participants will complete four key modules: working at heights, first aid, fire awareness, and manual handling. Through a combination of theory and hands-on practice, trainees will learn to mitigate risks, use personal protective equipment (PPE), provide first aid, and handle fire emergencies in a wind energy environment. This course is crucial for meeting industry safety standards and ensuring a secure work environment for both personnel and infrastructure.

Objectives

• Develop skills to work safely in the wind energy sector.
• Identify and manage risks when working at heights using proper techniques and equipment.
• Respond effectively to emergencies such as bleeding, trauma, and burns.
• Prevent and manage fire incidents to protect personnel and equipment.
• Apply safe manual handling techniques to prevent injuries.

Syllabus:

Working at heights

• Identifying and managing height-related risks.
• Proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Safe access and positioning techniques on structures.
• Rescue and evacuation procedures in wind turbines.

First aid

• Assessing and responding to medical emergencies.
• Treating bleeding, wounds, trauma, and burns.
• Performing CPR and using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
• Emergency response protocols in wind farms.

Fire awareness

• Fire prevention and control in wind energy environments.
• Safe use of fire extinguishers and suppression systems.
• Evacuation plans and emergency response.
• Promoting a safety-conscious workplace culture.

Manual handling

• Identifying risks in load handling.
• Applying ergonomic techniques to prevent musculoskeletal injuries.
• Safe lifting and transportation principles.
• Preventing accidents through best practices.

Practical training

• Proper fitting and use of PPE for working at heights.
• Simulated rescues and evacuations in wind turbines.
• Hands-on first aid application in real-world scenarios.
• Fire extinguishing exercises with manual equipment in controlled settings.
• Safe manual handling techniques to reduce injury risks.

This comprehensive program blends theoretical knowledge with hands-on training, ensuring participants develop practical, industry-relevant skills.