GWO stands for Global Wind Organisation, which is a non-profit organization that develops safety training standards for the global wind industry. The organization was founded in 2009 by leading wind energy companies and works to standardize safety training and enhance safety in the wind energy sector.
GWO has developed a range of training standards that are recognized by wind industry employers and accepted across different regions of the world. These standards cover a variety of safety-related topics, including:
- Basic safety training: This training covers the basic safety requirements for working in the wind industry, including first aid, manual handling, fire awareness, and working at heights.
- Enhanced safety training: This training covers more advanced safety requirements for working in the wind industry, including advanced first aid, advanced fire fighting, and advanced rescue techniques.
- Blade repair: This training covers the safety requirements for repairing wind turbine blades, including handling of materials, use of tools and equipment, and safe working procedures.
- Slinger signaller: This training covers the safety requirements for using slinger signaller equipment, which is used to move loads in wind turbine installation and maintenance.
- Sea survival: This training covers the safety requirements for working offshore in the wind industry, including survival techniques in the event of an emergency at sea.
- Electrical: This training covers the safety requirements for working with electrical equipment in the wind industry, including the hazards associated with working with high voltage equipment.
GWO training standards are developed with input from industry experts, and are updated regularly to ensure that they remain relevant and effective. Training providers that are approved by GWO must meet strict quality and safety standards, and must undergo regular audits to ensure compliance.
Overall, GWO plays an important role in promoting safety in the wind energy sector, and its training standards are widely recognized and respected by wind industry employers and workers around the world.
