GWO Certification
Aeolus Energy Offshore is soon to become GWO certified in the United States. Our planned start date for GWO training is for the second quarter of 2019. There will be two training locations, in Maryland and Massachusetts.
Global Wind Organization
New GWO Basic Training Solution
Due the increasing demand of basic safety training within the wind industry, Aeolus Energy Offshore will provide a comprehensive package to enable safe and effective training solutions. The essential basic skills required for operating companies adhering to the GWO Basic Safety Training Standard have been developed to meet emergency response and safety requirements pertaining to the installation, service and maintenance of wind turbine generators.
Aeolus Energy Offshore has developed a robust management system and training program to align common industry training and best practice. Our reputation and emphasis for health and safety standards ensures the very best instruction is given to instil technicians with the basic skills and confidence to work safely with the aim to support an injury free work environment. This best practice and safety culture is vital to reducing risks for personnel in the wind industry.
The GWO Basic Safety Training is divided into the following five Modules:
• First Aid
• Manual Handling
• Fire Awareness
• Working at Heights
• Sea Survival
Upon completion of the GWO Basic Safety training, delegates will possess an awareness of the hazards encountered when working within the wind industry and how to control and mitigate these hazards.
Training a highly skilled workforce to the industry
Aeolus Energy Offshore Requirements
To remain compliant with the GWO Standard requirements Aeolus Energy Offshore will need adhere to the following:
Training Centre Requirement
- A suitable structure minimum height of 7m with a fixed ladder section, permanent fall arrest system (ICM, Latchway) hatches with overhead anchor points for evacuation. Suitable area on the tower for an ‘over the edge rescue’.
- Fire rig to enable the delegates to simulate the extinction of class A, B & C fires. Appropriate fire extinguishers.
- A container or room to simulate smoke filled environment.
- Various lifting aids for GWO Manual Handling practical
- First aid provisions including Manikins, AED (Automated external defibrillator), bandages, dressings, pocket masks / vent aids, antibacterial wipes etc.
- Sea survival equipment, to be discussed once location arranged.
- Working at height equipment:
- 1 man kit (Helmet, Harness, Fall Arrest Lanyards, Work Position Belt, Connectors) o Fall Arrest Blocks
- General PPE
- Rigging Slings, Connectors
- Constant Rate Descender (Skylotec Milan, SALA R500)
- Ensure all training is conducted safely and delegate well-being is maintained at all times
- Ensure candidate assessment is conducted in alignment with GWO Standard requirements.
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