GWO Manual Handling Refresher
This refresher course updates participants on safe manual handling practices to maintain competency and reduce injury risks in wind turbine environments.
GWO Fire Awareness Refresher, Global Wind Organisation
Course length
4 hours (1/2 day)
Instructor
1:6
Period of validity
2 years
Certification
Global Wind Organisation
Venue
Lower Ty Newydd, Clytha, Raglan, Monmouthshire Wales, NP15 2BQ
GWO Fire Awareness Refresher
Goal
To ensure wind industry personnel maintain up-to-date skills in fire prevention, emergency response, and firefighting techniques, following GWO standards.
Target group
Wind industry personnel with a current or recently expired GWO Fire Awareness certification.
Highlights
Focuses on renewing essential fire safety skills for wind turbine environments.
Emphasises updated protocols and hands-on firefighting practice.
Extends GWO certification validity by two years.
Description
A refresher course to renew and update fire awareness skills for wind industry personnel, covering fire prevention, response, and use of firefighting equipment as per GWO standards.
GWO Fire Awareness Refresher is designed for wind industry personnel who have previously completed the Fire Awareness training and need to renew their certification. This course revisits core principles of fire prevention and emergency response, with updated protocols and practical exercises to reinforce proficiency in firefighting techniques and evacuation procedures. The refresher ensures that participants maintain their ability to respond to fire incidents effectively, meeting GWO’s standards for safety in both onshore and offshore environments.
Compliance
Global Wind Organisation (GWO) Fire Awareness Refresher standards
Previous knowledge
All participants must have a valid or recently expired GWO Fire Awareness certification
Requirements
Candidates are required to be fit and able to complete all aspects of training. Appropriate attire for fire safety training must be worn.
Progression
Recertification is required every two years.
Theoretical elements
– Review of fire prevention and risk assessment principles
– Updates on fire safety protocols and industry best practices
Practical elements
– Refresher on firefighting equipment and evacuation procedures
– Scenario-based exercises for effective fire response
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