Phone: 860-405-0002 * 888-386-5371
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 at skills that will enable them to work safely at height and respond effectively if an emergency occurs. GWO certified through ENSA.
CONTENT:
LOCATION:
Groton Training Center, Groton, CT -or- Client Training/Work Site
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 with a fully clothed max body weight of 285lbs (129kg). 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: