Basic Safety Training
Outreach Rescue

GWO BSTR, Global Wind Organisation
Course length

24 hours (3 days)

Instructor

1:6

Period of validity

2 years

Certification

GWO certification for each module upon successful completion, valid for an additional two years.

Venue

Lower Ty Newydd, Clytha, Raglan, Monmouthshire Wales, NP15 2BQ

GWO Basic Safety Training Refresher

Goal

To ensure personnel in the wind industry maintain the skills needed to handle emergencies, adhere to safety protocols, and meet GWO compliance standards.

Target group

Wind industry personnel whose Basic Safety Training (BST) certification is nearing expiry and require a skills refresher.

Highlights

Comprehensive refresher course covering all essential safety modules for wind industry compliance.

Combines theory with practical exercises to reinforce critical skills.

Extends GWO certification validity by two years.

Description
A refresher course for wind industry personnel to maintain essential safety skills in first aid, manual handling, fire awareness, working at heights, and sea survival, as per GWO standards.
The GWO Basic Safety Training Refresher (BSTR) course is designed to reinforce and update critical safety skills for wind industry personnel who have completed the Basic Safety Training (BST). Covering First Aid, Manual Handling, Fire Awareness, Working at Heights, and Sea Survival modules, this course ensures participants remain proficient in recognising and mitigating hazards, performing emergency response procedures, and safely using PPE. Each module includes practical exercises and updated safety protocols to keep participants current with industry standards. Successful completion extends certification validity by 24 months.
Compliance

Global Wind Organisation

Previous knowledge

Valid GWO Basic Safety Training (BST) certification.

Requirements

Candidates are required to be fit and able to complete all aspects of training. Appropriate PPE for practical elements will be provided by Outreach Rescue.

Progression

Recertification is required every two years; participants may progress to specialised safety training as needed.

Theoretical elements

– Review of safety protocols and hazard identification
– Updates on legislation and industry safety standards
– Refresher on emergency response and risk management

Practical elements

– First aid application and CPR refresh
– Manual handling practices and injury prevention
– Firefighting and fire prevention exercises
– Working at heights with safety systems review
– Sea survival skills including life raft and survival equipment

Number of participants:

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