BSTR V20 PH Draft

PURPOSE OF THIS DOCUMENT GWO seeks to continuously improve our processes to meet current stakeholder needs and expectations. Part of this process is the regular review and updates of Requirements, Training Standards and Frameworks. In this process, GWO offers stakeholders the opportunity to provide feedback on the changes prior to publication in line with our Good Practice Guidelines on public review (published here www.globalwindsafety.org/trainingstandards/public-review). This document provides a draft of the newly designed Basic Safety Refresher Training modules. The draft includes the updated Terms and Definitions section of the BSTR, the updated First Aid, Fire Awareness, Manual Handling, Work at Heights, and Sea Survival Refresher modules, as well as a new addition to the Annex: Guidance on Skill Stations and Scenarios. The design will require two separate delivery setups: one for initial training and one for refresher training. For initial training, it will remain the same as the current BST. The refresher training will be delivered in two phases. Firstly, the participants must complete skills stations to refresh the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for them to participate in the training scenarios. Upon successful completion of the skills stations, the participants will then complete the industry- relevant training scenarios. There will be no changes to instructor qualification requirements, participant prerequisites or equipment. We are interested in your feedback on the new design and any impacts it has on your training plans and scheduling. Please note that these are draft changes which may differ from the final published version. These changes are presented as extracts from the full documents, which for brevity have not been presented here in full.

Your input will help inform the final editorial decisions before the updated standard is published in Q1 2026. Visit our website to access the feedback survey for this document.

NB Changes will only apply once the new versions are published. Until that time, the current version (Basic Safety Training Refresher Standard Version 19) published on the GWO website remains the valid version for all purposes.

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1. LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS

AED

Automatic External Defibrillator

ANSI

American National Standards Institute

AS/NZS

Australia and New Zealand Standard

BST

Basic Safety Training

BSTR

Basic Safety Training Refresher

CO 2

Carbon Dioxide

CPR

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

CSA

Canadian Standards Association

European Norm

EPIRB

Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon

ERC

European Resuscitation Council

GWO

Global Wind Organisation

GMDSS

Global Maritime Distress and Safety System

HELP

Heat Escape Lessening Posture

HSE

Health and Safety Executive (UK)

ILCOR

International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation

LSA

Life Saving Appliances

PLB

Personal Locating Beacon

MES

Marine Evacuation Systems

MOB

Man Overboard

PPE

Personal Protective Equipment

PFPE

Personal Fall Protective Equipment

PTSD

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

SAR

Search and Rescue

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SART

Search and Rescue Transponder

SRL

Self-retractable Lifeline

TILE

Task Individual Load Environment

TPA

Thermal Protective Aid

WTG

Wind Turbine Generator

WTG TP

Wind Turbine Generator Transition Piece

2. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS

Term

Definition

Active setup

A rescue device configured with the device attached to the injured person and the loaded end of the rope is rigged inside the WTG

Additional fall protection

Describes the use of an independent, additional suitable fall protection system in conjunction with a primary fall protection system. Typically, used during training to provide fall protection to participants as they learn to use fall protection equipment. Additional fall protection may sometimes be referred to as a “backup” The additional fall protection system should be chosen in such a way that it will not hinder the exercise. Preferably this additional fall protection is not even noticeable by the participant A safety practice where two colleagues pair up to inspect each other’s equipment, tools, or work setup. The purpose of a buddy check is to catch any errors, oversights, or loose connections that a person might miss when inspecting their own setup. This extra layer of accountability helps prevent accidents, improves situational awareness, and reinforces a culture of safety on the worksite Components such as carabiners, snap hooks, or quick links used to connect parts of a personal fall protection system, in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and relevant standards A zone where there is a risk of objects falling from height, and there is a risk of injury to persons or significant damage to plant and equipment from dropped or falling objects. In some localities the terms “Restricted Access Area”, “Restricted Access Zone”, or “Exclusion Zone” may be used

Buddy check

Connectors

Drop Zone

Working at different levels in a structure, where there is a risk of objects falling from one level to a lower level, shall be avoided. A safety perimeter

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or safety area can be established and barricaded off to keep personnel from entering. Staying out of the drop zone aims to prevent injury from falling objects Preventing the user of a personal fall protection system from colliding with the ground, structure, or any other obstacle during a free fall. This includes fall arrest lanyards, vertical fall arrest systems and self-retracting-lifelines

Fall arrest

Fall prevention

Preventing the user of a personal fall protection system from going into a free fall

Generic approach

In contrast to product-specific training, a generic approach to teaching safety equipment focuses on the similarities and differences in design, function, and operation between various equipment products This is achieved by teaching a variety of rescue equipment products within each category (e.g. rescue stretchers). As a result, participants are able to inspect and use other comparable equipment, beyond what was used in the training, without requiring additional formal training, provided they follow the manufacturer’s manual After course completion, participants are expected to familiarise themselves with the specific rescue equipment used in their own organisation (e.g. before starting work on site), using the manufacturer’s instructions from the user manual

Guided type fall arrester

Also known as a glider or slider, is a device that moves along a vertical anchor line and locks automatically in the event of a fall

Hip overhang

A technique used during the rescue of a casualty from a ladder where the rescue line is diverted using the side D-ring located at the hip of the rescuer’s harness. This creates greater space between the casualty and the ladder

Injured person

The affected person requiring first aid treatment and rescue or evacuation

Manual handling

The transporting or supporting of a load (including lifting, putting down, pushing, pulling, carrying, or moving by hand or by bodily force)

Must

For clarity where the word ‘must’ is used in this standard it shall have the same meaning as ‘shall’

Passive setup

A rescue device configured in standard mode, where the device is rigged inside the WTG

Personal fall protection system Assembly of components intended to protect the user against falls from height, including a body holding device and an attachment system, which is connected to a reliable anchorage point

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Rescue system

System by which a person can rescue themselves or others, in such a way that a free fall is prevented

Rigging

The process of safely setting up, attaching, and securing ropes, devices, an d anchor points to prepare a system for lifting, lowering, or moving people or equipment during rescue operations

Shall

Verbal form used to indicate requirements strictly to be followed to conform to this training standard and from which no deviation is permitted

Should

Verbal form used to indicate that among several possibilities, one is recommended as particularly suitable, without mentioning or excluding others, or that a certain course of action is preferred but not necessarily required Section of practical exercises within refresher training in which participants demonstrate, apply, and explain specific skills under instructor observation. Throughout, they receive feedback from both peers and instructors to ensure competency before progressing to training scenarios Deliberate pause in training that creates space for a learning moment and self-reflection. Participants step back to consider the methods they've applied and extract learning from their reflections. Instructors facilitate this process by helping participants thoughtfully review their own actions, decisions, and interactions to identify areas for improvement and reinforce effective practices

Skill station

Time out

Vertical anchor line

A rigid or flexible line (e.g. cable, rail, or wire) used as part of a vertical fall arrest system, to which a guided-type fall arrester is attached

Work positioning

Part of a personal fall protection system which enables the user to work in tension or suspension in such a way that free fall is prevented

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8. BSTR FIRST AID MODULE

8.1 Aims and Objectives for the BSTR First Aid Module The aim of this module is to refresh the participants prior knowledge, skills, and abilities acquired in the BST First Aid Module. Through theoretical and practical training the module shall enable participants to recognise signs and symptoms of life threating situations and administer safe and effective first aid in the wind turbine industry or WTG environment in order to save lives, preventing further illness or injury, until the casualty can be handed over to the next level of care in case of an incident in the wind turbine industry.

After having successfully completed this BSTR First Aid module, the participants will have the ability to:

1) Act independently in recognising, assessing, and prioritising the need for basic first aid and providing lifesaving first aid until the casualty can be handed over to the next level of care in case of an incident in the wind turbine industry and WTG environment (Ability, intermediate level) 2) Take responsibility for recognising their limitations as a basic first aider, calling for help and enable evacuation of the casualty in case of an incident in the wind turbine industry and WTG environment (Ability, intermediate level)

8.2 Duration of the BSTR First Aid Module

The total contact time for completing the BSTR First Aid Module is set to be 4 hours and 0 minutes.

The training provider must not exceed the time per day given in the table below.

Maximum Duration Per Day

Contact time

8 hours

Total training day

10 hours

Table 8.2.1 – Maximum durations for training days

Contact time includes delivery of course lesson content, practical exercises and activities directly related to these.

Note

The total training day includes contact time, meals and breaks and travel between training sites (where applicable).

8.3 BSTR First Aid Module Participant Ratio

Practical ratios indicate the maximum number of participants to be supervised by an instructor during each activity.

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Module

Session Practical

Instructor to Participant Ratio

BSTR First Aid

1:6

Table 8.3.1 – GWO First Aid Refresher Module instructor to participant ratio

Based on the available resources and risk assessment, multiple skill stations can be delivered at the same time.

Note

8.4 Equipment for the BSTR First Aid Module

The equipment required for training as listed in Annex 1 must be available and must fulfil national legal requirements where applicable.

8.5 BSTR First Aid Module Timetable

Lessons should be delivered in sequential order, but the training provider may choose the order of the elements within the lessons.

The delivery of this module must comply with the requirements described in the GWO Requirements for Training .

Lesson

Element

Duration

1. Introduction to the training

Safety instructions and emergency procedures

1.1

Facilities

1.2

Introduction

1.3

Scope and main learning objectives

1.4

Ongoing assessments (participant assessment form)

1.5

Motivation TOTAL

1.6

30 min.

2. First Aid Skill Stations

Warm-up

2.1

Initial actions upon arriving at an emergency site

2.2

Primary Survey and Head to Toe examination

2.3

Management of Catastrophic Bleeding

2.4

Recovery Position

2.5

CPR TOTAL

2.6

60 min.

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3. First Aid Scenarios

Warm-up

3.1

Electrical Incident

3.2

Fall from Height

3.3

Heart Attack

3.4

Major Bleed TOTAL

3.5

135 min.

4. Training Review

Warm-up

4.1

Training review

4.2

Feedback session TOTAL

4.3

15 min.

GRAND TOTAL

240 min.

8.6 Detailed Description of the BSTR First Aid Module

LESSON 1 - INTRODUCTION TO THE TRAINING

30 min.

The aim of this lesson is for the participants to be motivated and to engage in the training safely at a training facility, while recognising what is expected of them during the training.

After having successfully completed this lesson, the participants can:

3) Recognise what is expected of them throughout the module (Knowledge, basic level)

4) Name and point out local emergency procedures and facilities (Knowledge, basic level)

5) Discuss the relevant human factors and explain their implications (Knowledge, intermediate level)

ELEMENT 1.1 - SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

Learning objective:

6) The participants can show interest or curiosity in the safety and emergency procedures at the training facility (Ability, basic level)

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The instructor shall:

Explain and ask involving questions aiming at:

a. safety instructions according to internal procedures

b. emergency procedures and emergency exits in the areas where the participants can be expected to be located during the course

The participants shall:

Engage in answering questions on local safety and emergency procedures

ELEMENT 1.2 - FACILITIES

Learning objective:

7) The participants can recognise the location of facilities at the training location (Knowledge, basic level)

The instructor shall:

Present a general description of the facilities at the training location (administration, dining area, restrooms, toilets, etc.)

Alternative activity: lead a tour and point out facilities

The participants shall:

Note relevant facilities and ask questions when in doubt

ELEMENT 1.3 - INTRODUCTION

Learning objective:

8) The participants can show interest in fellow participants and the course content and design (Ability, basic level)

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The instructor shall:

Explain the timetable of the BSTR First Aid Module, including breaks and mealtimes

Give a short introduction to themselves, including their backgrounds as instructors

Ask for participants’ expectations of the training and their learning or development

The participants shall:

Give a short introduction to themselves, including job function and expected primary geographic work location and share expectations on the training

ELEMENT 1.4 - SCOPE AND MAIN LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Learning objective:

9) The participants can recognise the scope and main objectives of the BSTR First Aid Training Module (Knowledge, basic level)

The instructor shall:

Present the scope and main learning objectives of the BST First Aid Module and ensure participants are aware they will be under assessment

Share stories, present scenarios or personal experiences that show the importance of being able to do basic first aid in the wind industry (what is in it for the participants).

Note

Where possible, ‘learning objectives – PowerPoint slide(s)’ as part of the introduction should be avoided. Instead use stories, examples or personal experiences that shows the importance of being able to provide basic first aid in the wind industry and the importance of the BSTR First Aid Module.

Note

Involve participants with questions on understanding and individual experiences relevant to the BSTR First Aid Module

The participants shall:

Engage in answering questions and share experiences relevant to the BSTR First Aid Module

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ELEMENT 1.5 - ONGOING ASSESSMENTS (PARTICIPANT ASSESSMENT FORM)

Learning objective:

10) The participants can recognise the assessment procedure and the aim of the ongoing assessment (Knowledge, basic level)

The instructor shall:

Explain the reasons for the ongoing assessment

Explain the layout of the GWO participant assessment form and how it will be used

The participants shall:

Engage themselves in discussions and ask questions when in doubt on relation to the assessment procedure

ELEMENT 1.6 - MOTIVATION

Learning objective:

11) The participants can show interest and willingness to engage in the learning activities (Ability, basic level)

The instructor shall:

Explain and lead a discussion on:

a. the importance of personal involvement in the course

b. the definition of and the need for BSTR First Aid Module understandings and abilities:

Positive motivation is the driving force for commitment, and the instructor should make a focused effort to support growth of the necessary attitude and motivation in the participant.

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The participants shall:

Engage themselves in discussions and share experiences on BSTR First Aid training

When the participants succeed by trying out on their own, bring their relevant experience into play and apply learning points from the instructor’s feedback, the participant develops a positive attitude and responsibility towards the subject and the performance in the work situation

Note

LESSON 2 - FIRST AID SKILL STATIONS

60 min.

The aim of this lesson is to refresh the participants' prior knowledge, skills, and abilities to enable the participants to recognise signs and symptoms of life threating situations and save lives and preventing injury to the casualty by being able to use primary survey to provide the correct and effective lifesaving first aid in case of an emergency situation in the wind industry.

After having successfully completed this lesson, the participants can:

12) Act independently to provide lifesaving basic first aid by using primary survey to identify and treat life-threatening conditions in a prioritised order in an incident in a WTG environment (Ability, intermediate level).

The mentioned life-threatening conditions include:

catastrophic external bleeding

unresponsive casualty

unresponsive not breathing casualty

Throughout this lesson, the instructor shall:

The instructor shall:

Establish the skill stations in relevant locations in the training facility

Allow participants to take the lead in demonstrating their relevant knowledge and skills and abilities

Call timeouts when necessary to create learning moments, including drawing focus to safety and quality and demonstrate procedures, techniques and how to use equipment

Conduct ongoing assessments (Participant Performance Assessment Form)

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Provide feedback on participants’ strengths and areas for improvement and initiate peer feedback

Provide additional individual instruction to participants when needed

For further guidance on organising and conducting skill stations, see Annex 5 Guidance on Skill Stations and Scenarios

Note

ELEMENT 2.1 - WARM-UP

The instructor shall:

Explain control measures for the specific training facilities and training to avoid injury during the training

Lead a warm-up session (see Annex 2 for guidelines on conducting a warm-up session)

The participants shall:

Take part in the warm-up session (based on individual ability)

ELEMENT 2.2 - INITIAL ACTIONS UPON ARRIVING ON THE ACCIDENT SITE

Learning objectives:

13) The participants can perform appropriate call for help in case of a first aid incident in the wind industry (Skills, intermediate level)

14) The participants can act independently to ensure personal safety during the management of a first aid incident to minimise the risk of exposure to blood-borne and other potential pathogens (Ability, intermediate level)

The participants shall:

The participants don PPE before managing first aid incident

The participants call for help

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The initial actions upon arriving at an accident site should be conducted in the sequence prescribed by national regulations and requirements

Note

ELEMENT 2.3 - SKILL STATION: PRIMARY SURVEY AND HEAD TO TOE EXAMINATION

Learning objective:

15) The participants can perform an assessment of a person using primary survey (CABC approach) and a secondary head-to-toe examination (Skills, intermediate level)

The participants shall:

The participants perform primary survey to assess a casualty using CABC approach

The participants perform secondary survey with head-to-toe examination of a responsive person

Primary Survey and Head to Toe Examination Skill station should focus on assessment rather than management

Note

ELEMENT 2.4 - SKILL STATION: MANAGEMENT OF CATASTROPHIC BLEEDING

Learning objective:

16) The participants can perform appropriate first aid treatment on catastrophic external bleeding using relevant equipment (Skills, intermediate level)

The participants shall:

Apply appropriate first aid strategy to manage catastrophic bleed

Apply a pressure dressing:

select appropriate dressing materials

correctly apply dressings with appropriate tension

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Apply a tourniquet (in accordance with national guidelines):

correct placement of tourniquet

correct tightening of tourniquet

recording of time of tourniquet application

Pack a wound (in accordance with national guidelines):

select appropriate packing material

correctly pack wound

ELEMENT 2.5 - SKILL STATION: RECOVERY POSITION

Learning objective:

17) The participants can perform placement of an unresponsive person into the recovery position (Skills, intermediate level)

The participants shall:

Place casualty into the recovery position

ELEMENT 2.6 - SKILL STATION: CPR

Learning objectives:

18) The participants can perform CPR (in accordance with national guidelines) (Skills, intermediate level)

19) The participants can perform resuscitation using an AED (Skills, intermediate level)

The participants shall:

Perform CPR (in accordance with national guidelines)

Perform resuscitation using an AED

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LESSON 3 - FIRST AID TRAINING SCENARIOS

135 min.

The aim of this lesson is to refresh the participants' prior knowledge, skills, and abilities and allow participants to combine skills practiced from skill stations into an industry relevant, emergency scenario. By practicing first aid incidents, technicians refresh ability to recognize emergencies and respond appropriately.

After having successfully completed this lesson, the participants can:

20) Take responsibility for managing first aid incidents with the correct approach and assessments made in a WTG environment (Ability, Intermediate level)

21) Act independently in correctly assessing, assisting, and providing the necessary first aid in an incident in a WTG environment (Ability, Intermediate level)

22) Take responsibility for the correct use of first aid equipment (Ability, Intermediate level)

The following shall be included within the scenarios:

•

Electrical incident

•

Catastrophic bleeding

• Sudden illness, including stroke, heart attack, anaphylaxis or shortness of breath

•

Casualty is conscious and becomes unconscious but remains breathing

• Casualty becomes unconscious and is not breathing, provide CPR and use AED

The scenario descriptions below are examples, and the training provider can create their own as long as they cover the mandatory learning objectives and practical scenario elements

Note

Throughout this lesson, the instructor shall:

The instructor shall:

Establish the scenarios in relevant locations in the training facility and set-up any equipment or resources needed

Assign roles to the participants in the scenario

Outline the initial situation that the participants respond to and act on. This includes describing the environmental factors in the scene

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Introduce new circumstances to scenario (e.g. introduce time pressure, further injuries, or equipment failures in accordance with the local training risk assessment)

Ensure safety throughout the scenarios

Conduct ongoing assessments (Participant Performance Assessment Form)

Provide feedback on participants’ strengths and areas for improvement and initiate peer feedback

For further guidance on organising and conducting scenarios, see Annex 5 Guidance on Skill Stations and Scenarios

Note

ELEMENT 3.1 - WARM-UP

The instructor shall:

Explain control measures for the specific training facilities and training to avoid injury during the training

Lead a warm-up session (see Annex 2 for guidelines on conducting a warm-up session)

The participants shall:

Take part in the warm-up session (based on individual ability)

ELEMENT 3.2 - TRAINING SCENARIO: ELECTRICAL INCIDENT

Learning objectives:

23) The participants can perform appropriate call for help in case of a first aid incident in the wind industry (Skills, intermediate level)

24) The participants can act independently to ensure personal safety during the management of a first aid incident to minimise the risk of exposure to blood-borne and other potential pathogens (Ability, intermediate level)

25) The participants can perform an assessment of a person using primary survey (CABC approach) and a secondary head-to-toe examination (Skills, intermediate level)

Scenario description There is a loud bang, bright flash and cry for help. Two technicians have been electrocuted and have received significant burns to exposed flesh by an electrical arc flash caused by an uninsulated spanner

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shorting across two LV bus bars. Both casualties are lying on the floor, conscious and complaining of being in significant pain. They exhibit obvious blistering and burn on exposed flesh.

The participants shall:

Choose leader (if applicable)

Assess the situation, checking for danger, ensure no further danger to the injured person or themselves

Don PPE before managing first aid incident

Assess the injured person according to primary survey and head-to-toe check

Call for help with accurate information relayed

Provide correct first aid

Continually monitor the injured person

Provide psychological first aid

React to new circumstances given by the instructor

Recognise and treat signs and symptoms of shock

Place casualties in recovery position where applicable

ELEMENT 3.3 - TRAINING SCENARIO: FALL FROM HEIGHT

Learning objectives:

26) The participants can perform appropriate call for help in case of a first aid incident in the wind industry (Skills, intermediate level)

27) The participants can act independently to ensure personal safety during the management of a first aid incident to minimise the risk of exposure to blood-borne and other potential pathogens (Ability, intermediate level)

28) The participants can perform an assessment of a person using primary survey (CABC approach) and a secondary head-to-toe examination (Skills, intermediate level)

Scenario description

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While working outside the tower, participants hear a loud crash and bang. Within the tower section, they find a conscious individual with a damaged helmet at the base of the ladder.

The participants shall:

Choose leader (if applicable)

Assess the situation, checking for danger, ensure no further danger to the injured person or themselves

Don PPE before managing first aid incident

Immobilise the injured person as appropriate and according to primary survey

Call for help with accurate information relayed

During secondary survey (head to toe) of injured person, find and treat open fracture to leg (break during impact)

Continually monitor the injured person, injured person may display altered level of consciousness

Provide psychological first aid

React to any new circumstances given by the instructor to treat casualties

ELEMENT 3.4 - TRAINING SCENARIO: HEART ATTACK

Learning objectives:

29) The participants can perform appropriate call for help in case of a first aid incident in the wind industry (Skills, intermediate level)

30) The participants can act independently to ensure personal safety during the management of a first aid incident to minimise the risk of exposure to blood-borne and other potential pathogens (Ability, intermediate level)

31) The participants can perform an assessment of a person using primary survey (CABC approach) and a secondary head-to-toe examination (Skills, intermediate level)

Scenario description While working in a nacelle, one of the workers reports severe chest pain. They stop work and sit on the floor, keeping their hands on their chest. They are pale and sweaty. When asked, they also report pain in the left shoulder and arm. They also present with shortness of breath.

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The participants shall:

Choose leader (if applicable)

Assess the situation, checking for danger, ensure no further danger to the injured person or themselves

Don PPE before managing the first aid incident

Assess the injured person according to primary survey

Recommend sitting or upright position

Call for early help with accurate information relayed

Consider giving medication, after contact with medic (like aspirin, in accordance with national legislation)

Continually monitor the injured person, injured person may display altered level of consciousness

Provide psychological first aid

React to any new circumstances given by the instructor

ELEMENT 3.5 - TRAINING SCENARIO: MAJOR BLEED

Learning objectives:

32) The participants can perform appropriate call for help in case of a first aid incident in the wind industry (Skills, intermediate level)

33) The participants can act independently to ensure personal safety during the management of a first aid incident to minimise the risk of exposure to blood-borne and other potential pathogens (Ability, intermediate level)

34) The participants can perform an assessment of a person using primary survey (CABC approach) and a secondary head-to-toe examination (Skills, intermediate level)

Scenario description An individual slips on oil on the floor of the work area. They catch their arm on a sharp edge, ripping their PPE and causing a deep laceration to their arm with pulsating bleeding (arterial).

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The participants shall:

Choose leader (if applicable)

Assess the situation, checking for danger, ensure no further danger to the injured person or themselves

Don PPE before managing the first aid incident

Assess the injured person according to primary survey, providing immediate control of catastrophic bleed

During secondary survey of the injured person, discovery of other issues can be introduced

React to new circumstances given by the instructor

Provide psychological first aid

Recognise and treat signs and symptoms of shock

Place casualties in recovery position where applicable

LESSON 4 - TRAINING REVIEW

15 min.

The aim of this lesson is to enable the participants to think about and process their learning outcome and key takeaways from the module, aiming to achieve a high learning transfer from the module to their way of working.

ELEMENT 4.1 - TRAINING REVIEW

The instructor shall:

Re-present the overall aims and learning objectives of the module for the participants’ comparison of their learning outcome and the achievement of their previously stated expectations for the module

The participants shall:

Think about their learning outcome and key takeaways from the First Aid Refresher Module, aiming to achieve a high learning transfer from the module to their way of working by means of e.g.:

group discussion or walk and talk

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questions and answers in class, or where suitable

The instructor may additionally conduct a local evaluation of the training.

Note

ELEMENT 4.2 - FEEDBACK SESSION

The instructor shall:

Give an overall feedback and feed forward on the participants’ learning outcome inspired by the training as well as from the training-review-session

Encourage the participants to examine and grow awareness of which specific elements in their own WTG type/WTG environment differ from the training scenario environment (to visualise and enhance learning transfer) Encourage the participants to discuss with colleagues about how the BSTR First Aid Module content, methods and techniques are similar or different to the local specific conditions identified after the module completion

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10. BSTR MANUAL HANDLING MODULE

10.1 Aims and Objectives for the BSTR Manual Handling Module The aim of this module is to refresh the participants prior experiences, knowledge, skills, and abilities to enable participants, through practical training, to reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injuries for wind technicians in the wind industry and enable participants to perform their tasks and activities in the safest possible way when working in a wind turbine environment.

After having successfully completed this BSTR Manual Handling module, the participants will have the ability to:

1) Take responsibility for the use of essential manual handling principles to reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injury when performing physical tasks and activities in the wind industry (Ability, intermediate level)

Definition of manual handling: The transporting or supporting of a load (including lifting, putting down, pushing, pulling, carrying, or moving by hand or by bodily force)

Note

10.2 Duration of the BSTR Manual Handling Module

The total contact time for completing the BSTR Manual Handling module is set to be 3 hours and 0 minutes.

The training provider must not exceed the time per day given in the table below.

Maximum Duration Per Day

Contact time

8 hours

Total training day

10 hours

Table 10.2.1 - Maximum durations for training day

10.3 Manual Handling Module Participant Ratio

Practical ratios indicate the maximum number of participants to be supervised by an instructor during each activity.

Module

Session Practical

Instructor to Participant Ratio

BSTR Manual handling

1:6

Table 10.3.1 - GWO Manual Handling Module instructor to participant ratio

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Based on the available resources and risk assessment, multiple skill stations can be delivered at the same time.

Note

10.4 Equipment for the Manual Handling Module The equipment required for manual handling must be representative to loads commonly handled in the wind industry as well as representative to work situations in the wind industry. Training equipment must fulfil national legal requirements as stated in GWO Requirements for Training.

10.5 Manual Handling Module Timetable

The order in which elements of this module training are delivered may vary according to the didactical choices of the delivering training provider.

The delivery of this module must comply with the requirements described in the GWO Requirements for Training.

Lesson

Element

Duration

1. Introduction to the training

Safety instructions and emergency procedures

1.1

Facilities

1.2

Introduction

1.3

Scope and main learning objective

1.4

Ongoing assessment (participant performance assessment form)

1.5

Motivation

1.6

Human factors

1.7

Behavioural safety TOTAL

1.8

30 min.

2. Manual Handling Skill Stations

Warm-up

2.1

TILE

2.2

Working over shoulder height

2.3

Pushing and pulling

2.4

Lifting and carrying

2.5

Working while kneeling, using hand tools, and in awkward postures TOTAL

2.6

60 min.

3. Manual Handling Scenarios

Warm-up

3.1

Maintenance Task

3.2

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Team Lifting

3.3

Equipment Collection for Mobilisation TOTAL

3.4

75 min.

4. Training review

Training review

4.1

Feedback session TOTAL

4.2

15 min.

GRAND TOTAL

180 min.

Table 10.5.1 - GWO Manual Handling Module timetable

10.6 Detailed Description of the BSTR Manual Handling Module

The administrative part of the course registration should be carried out before the course commences

Note

LESSON 1 - INTRODUCTION TO THE TRAINING

30 min.

The aim of this lesson is for the participants to be motivated and to engage in the training safely at a training facility, while recognising what is expected of them during the training.

After having successfully completed this lesson, the participants can:

2) Recognise what is expected of them throughout the module (Knowledge, basic level)

3) Name and point out local emergency procedures and facilities (Knowledge, basic level)

4) Discuss behavioural safety and the relevant human factors and explain their implications (Knowledge, intermediate level)

ELEMENT 1.1 - SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

Learning objective:

5) The participants can show interest in the safety and emergency procedures at the training facility (Ability, basic level)

The instructor shall:

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Explain and ask open ended questions aiming at:

a. safety instructions according to internal procedures

b. emergency procedures and emergency exits in the areas where the participants can be expected to be located during the course

The participants shall:

Engage in answering questions on local safety and emergency procedures

ELEMENT 1.2 - FACILITIES

Learning objective:

6) The participants can recognise the location of facilities at the training location (Knowledge, basic level)

The instructor shall:

Present a general description of the facilities at the training location (administration, dining area, restrooms, toilets, etc.)

Alternatively, lead a tour pointing out facilities

The participants shall:

Note relevant facilities and ask questions when in doubt

ELEMENT 1.3 - INTRODUCTION

Learning objective:

7) The participants can show interest in fellow participants and the course content and design (Ability, basic level)

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The instructor shall:

Explain and ask open ended questions aiming at the program of the BSTR Manual Handling Module training, including breaks and mealtimes

Give a short introduction to themselves, including their backgrounds as instructors

Ask for participants’ expectations of the training and their learning or development

The participants shall:

Give a short introduction to themselves, including job function and expected primary geographic work location and share expectations of the training

ELEMENT 1.4 - SCOPE AND MAIN LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Learning objective:

8) The participants can recognise the scope and main objectives of the BSTR Manual Handling Module training (Knowledge, basic level)

The instructor shall:

Present the scope and main learning objective of the BSTR Manual Handling Module training

Involve participants with questions on understanding and individual experiences relevant for BSTR Manual Handling Module

The participants shall:

Engage in answering questions and share experiences relevant for the BSTR Manual Handling Module

ELEMENT 1.5 - ONGOING ASSESSMENTS (PARTICIPANT PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT FORM)

Learning objective:

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9) The participants can recognise the assessment procedure and the aim of the ongoing assessment (Knowledge, basic level)

The instructor shall:

Explain the reasons for the ongoing assessment

Explain the layout of the GWO participant performance assessment form and how it will be used

The participants shall:

Engage themselves in discussion and (when in doubt) ask questions in relation to the assessment procedure

ELEMENT 1.6 - MOTIVATION

Learning objective:

10) The participants can show interest and willingness to engage in the learning activities (ability, basic level)

The instructor shall:

Explain and lead a discussion on:

a. the importance of personal involvement in the course

b. the definition of, and the need for, applying manual handling techniques and principles when working in the wind industry

Positive motivation is the driving force for commitment, and the instructor should make a focused effort to support growth of the necessary attitude and motivation in the participant

Note

The participants shall:

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Engage themselves in discussions and share experiences relevant to BSTR Manual Handling

Note

ELEMENT 1.7 - HUMAN FACTORS

The aim of the element is to initiate the participants’ focus on how human performance and taking responsibility influences a safe work environment, and to prepare for the continued focus on human factors during practical training and exercises.

Learning objectives:

11) The participants can describe human factors relevant to the wind industry (Knowledge, basic level)

12) The participants can show interest and willingness to focus on human factors during the following practical exercises (Ability, basic level)

The instructor shall:

Present how human factors influence accidents in the wind industry. Relevant statistics may be used:

Lead a discussion about the role of the individual in improving human performance and how this can improve safety in wind turbine environments

Ensure that constructive feedback on the participant’s performance involve human factors criteria when these are defined in the learning objective such as the ability to take responsibility or to act independently

Human Factors Criteria:

The consequences of human factors in accidents in wind turbine environments are influenced by the following terms and conditions:

attention and perception

group behaviour and peer pressure

weather conditions

weather delays

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noise levels

site layout and housekeeping

fitness and health

domestic and work-related stress

workload (both overload and underload)

fatigue

time pressure and deadlines

alcohol, medication, and substance abuse

The participants shall:

Engage in discussions and share experiences on how human factors influence accidents related to the BSTR Manual Handling Module

Engage in and reflect on received feedback and take responsibility on their own performance and development during the training

ELEMENT 1.8 - BEHAVIOURAL SAFETY

Learning objectives:

13) The participants can describe how applying manual handling techniques and principles help prevent work related musculoskeletal injuries, illnesses, and life-long mobility when lifting heavy objects in a WTG (Knowledge, basic level)

14) The participants can describe the causes of injuries, contributing factors and what to do to mitigate these (Knowledge, basic level)

The instructor shall:

Present examples of work-related injuries due to employees failing to apply manual handling principles and techniques when performing manual handling operations. The presentation should be supported by recent injury statistics from the wind industry related to manual handling, such as the current G+ incident data report

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