GWO Basic Safety Training (BST) – Onshore
Mandatory onshore wind safety training for technicians and contractors. Complete all required GWO safety modules at GWO-certified centres in Taiwan, UK, Malaysia, Indonesia & Spain.
GWO Basic Safety Training (BST) – Onshore
Course Overview
The GWO Basic Safety Training (BST) – Onshore course is a mandatory safety certification for personnel working in the onshore wind energy industry.
Developed by the Global Wind Organisation (GWO), the BST Onshore package combines four core safety modules into a single, structured programme, ensuring delegates have the essential skills and knowledge to work safely in onshore wind turbine environments. GWO BST – Onshore includes Working at Heights, Fire Awareness, Manual Handling and First Aid.
GWO BST – Onshore is required by onshore wind farm operators, OEMs and contractors worldwide before personnel are permitted to:
- Access onshore wind turbine sites
- Work at height inside wind turbines
- Perform installation, service or maintenance activities
Without valid GWO BST – Onshore certification, individuals may be refused site access or deployment.
Prerequisites
- Be at least 18 years old
- Be registered in the WINDA database
- Be medically fit to work at height and participate in practical training
- Complete a medical self-declaration form
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Course Content
Working at Heights
- Fall protection systems
- Safe climbing & positioning
- Rescue from height
Fire Awareness
- Fire hazards in turbine environments
- Fire prevention and response
- Use of extinguishers
First Aid
- Wind-specific medical emergencies
- CPR & AED awareness
- Casualty management in remote locations
Manual Handling
- Safe lifting techniques
- Risk assessment
- Injury prevention in turbine environments
Certification & Assessment
- Valid for 2 years
- Recorded in the GWO WINDA database
- Recognised by onshore wind industry employers worldwide
Each module includes practical assessment and instructor observation to verify competence.
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