GWO Basic Safety Training
GWO BST-1005
SAFE ACCESS AND RESCUE
The Global Wind Organization’s Basic Safety Training program (GWO-BST) is the safety standard for those working at height in the wind energy industry. It is globally recognized and ensures that any GWO-BST certificate holders demonstrate competence and proficiency in skills that will enable them to work safely at height and respond effectively if an emergency occurs. GWO certified through ENSA.
CONTENT:
- GWO 1002 Work at Height
- GWO 102 Manual Handling
- GWO 2002 First Aid
- GWO 101 Fire Awareness
LOCATION:
- Groton Training Center, Groton, CT
DURATION:
- Initial: Thirty-two (32) Hours | 4 Days
- Refresher: Sixteen (16) Hours | 2 Days
AGE REQUIREMENTS:
- Participants must be a minimum of 18 years of age for full participation and certification. Participants under the age of 18 require parental consent.
PREREQUISITES:
- Participants engage in rigorous activity and should be in a good state of health, physically capable of fully taking part in all course exercises. This program includes climbing up a ladder or tower, working at an elevated platform, and egressing from a height using rescue devices.
Students need work boots and a photo ID. We provide all other equipment.
CERTIFICATION:
- All participants who complete the full program in accordance with the learning and performance objectives receive a course completion certificate and GWO (WINDA) credit (24-mo expiry).
SCHEDULING:
- Courses are scheduled on a rolling basis. Training calendar seats are booked on a first come, first serve basis.
ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS:
- This program is comprised of the four required ENSA GWO modules to complete the GWO 1005 Basic Safety Training Certification. The modules within the ENSA GWO BST-1005 Program include: Work at Height (WAH 1002), Manual Handling (MH 102), Medic First Aid (FA 2002), Fire Awareness (FAW 101)
- Other basic modules: Sea Survival (GWO SS), GWO Refreshers
- Advanced modules: Enhanced First Aid (EFA), Advanced Rescue Training (ART-H) (ART-N)