GWO Basic Safety Training Refresher (BSTR) – Offshore
Renew your GWO offshore wind safety certification and maintain site access compliance. Complete all required refresher modules at GWO-certified centres in Taiwan, UK, Malaysia, Indonesia & Spain
GWO Basic Safety Training Refresher (BSTR) – Offshore
Course Overview
The GWO Basic Safety Training Refresher (BSTR) – Offshore course is designed for personnel who need to renew their existing GWO BST – Offshore certification before it expires.
Delivered in accordance with current Global Wind Organisation (GWO) standards, BSTR – Offshore ensures delegates maintain critical safety competence, remain compliant with employer and OEM requirements, and continue to work safely in offshore wind turbine environments. GWO BSTR – Offshore refreshes existing certification for Sea Survival, Working at Heights, Fire Awareness, Manual Handling and First Aid
GWO BSTR – Offshore is required by offshore wind farm operators, OEMs and contractors worldwide before personnel are permitted to:
- Travel offshore by vessel or helicopter
- Access offshore wind turbines or substations
- Work at height or in marine environments
Without valid GWO BST – Offshore certification, individuals may be refused site access or deployment.
Prerequisites
- Be at least 18 years old
- Hold a current or recently expired GWO BST – Offshore certificate
- Be medically fit for offshore, height and water-based activities
- Be confident in water and able to swim
- Complete a medical self-declaration form
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Course Content
Working at Heights
- Fall protection systems
- Safe climbing & positioning
- Rescue from height
Sea Survival
- Offshore evacuation procedures
- Use of immersion suits & EBS
- Survival techniques at sea
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 wind industry employers worldwide
Each module includes practical assessment and instructor observation to verify competence.
Suggested Courses
GWO Advanced Rescue Training (ART)
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GWO Basic Safety Training (BST) – Offshore
Mandatory offshore wind safety training for technicians and contractors.
GWO Basic Safety Training (BST) – Onshore
Mandatory onshore wind safety training for technicians and contractors.