Comprehensive safety training for wind industry personnel, covering essential first aid, manual handling, fire awareness, working at heights, and sea survival skills, based on Global Wind Organisation (GWO) standards.


GWO First Aid (FA), Global Wind Industry
Course length
8 hours (1 day)
Instructor
1:6
Period of validity
2 years
Certification
GWO First Aid Certificate
Venue
Lower Ty Newydd, Clytha, Raglan, Monmouthshire Wales, NP15 2BQ
GWO First Aid
Goal
To prepare participants to manage first aid incidents effectively and provide lifesaving assistance in wind turbine environments, reducing risks and preventing further injuries.
Target group
Wind industry personnel who require the ability to perform basic first aid in their working environment.
CITB-registered employers can claim grant funding for this training.
Highlights
Focuses on wind turbine-specific first aid challenges and scenarios.
Combines theoretical instruction with hands-on scenario-based training.
Meets GWO standards, ensuring internationally recognised certification.
Description
Compliance
Global Wind Organisation
Previous knowledge
No previous experience or qualifications are required.
Requirements
Participants must meet the GWO Requirements for Training and be physically fit to engage in practical activities.
Progression
After completing this course, participants can progress to other GWO BST modules, such as Fire Awareness or Working at Heights.
Theoretical elements
– Recognising life-threatening conditions and the primary survey approach.
– Managing incidents and coordinating emergency responses.
– Understanding first aid techniques for common injuries in wind turbines, such as burns and fractures.
Practical elements
– Lifesaving techniques, including CPR and use of AEDs.
– Managing catastrophic bleeding and treating hypothermia.
– Scenario-based training involving real-life wind turbine emergency simulations.