Safety training
Draft Basic Safety Training Standard (BST) V20
Publication date: 22.10. 2025
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CONTENTS
1. LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .7
2. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS ................................ ................................ ................................ ............................... 9
3. CHANGE LOG ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................. 10
4. SCOPE ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ............................. 13
5.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BASIC SAFETY TRAINING
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5.1
Overview
14
5.2
Target Group
14
5.3
Aims and Objectives
14
5.4
Duration of the BST Standard Modules
14
5.5
Validity Period
15
5.6
Course Codes
16
5.7
Participant Prerequisites for the BST
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6.
USING THIS STANDARD TO DEVELOP TRAINING
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7. BST FIRST AID MODULE ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ 19
7.1
Aim and Objectives of the BST First Aid Module
19
7.2
Duration of the BST First Aid Module
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7.3
First Aid Module Participant Ratio
19
7.4
Equipment for the First Aid Module
20
7.5
First Aid Module Timetable
20
7.6
Detailed Description of the First Aid Module
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Lesson 1 - Introduction to the training ................................ ................................ ................................ .............. 21 Lesson 2 - Lifesaving First Aid using primary survey and the First Aid structure ................................ ............... 26 Lesson 3 - Providing First Aid to relevant incidents in the wind industry ................................ ........................... 35 Lesson 4 - Scenario -based training ................................ ................................ ................................ .................... 39 Lesson 5 - Training review ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ . 42
8.
BST MANUAL HANDLING MODULE
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8.1
Aims and Objectives for the BST Manual Handling Module
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8.2
Duration of the BST Manual Handling Module
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8.3
Manual Handling Module Participant Ratio
44
8.4
Equipment for the Manual Handling Module
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8.5
Manual Handling Module Timetable
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8.6
Detailed Description of the BST Manual Handling Module
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Lesson 1 - Introduction to the training ................................ ................................ ................................ .............. 46
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Lesson 2 - Injuries, Symptoms and Essential Manual Handling Principles ................................ ......................... 52 Lesson 3 - Warm up activities ................................ ................................ ................................ ............................ 58 Lesson 4 - Manual handling principles ................................ ................................ ................................ ............... 59 Lesson 5 - Training review ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ . 67
9. BST FIRE AWARENESS MODULE ................................ ................................ ................................ ................... 69
9.1
Aims and Objectives of the BST Fire Awareness Module
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9.2
Duration of the BST Fire Awareness Module
69
9.3
Fire Awareness Module Participant Ratio
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9.4
Equipment for Fire Awareness Module
70
9.5
BST Fire Awareness Module Timetable
70
9.6
Detailed Description of the BST Fire Awareness Module
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Lesson 1 - Introduction to the training ................................ ................................ ................................ .............. 71 Lesson 2 - Legislation ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ........ 76 Lesson 3 - Fire combustion and fire spread ................................ ................................ ................................ ....... 78 Lesson 4 - Fire extinguishing ................................ ................................ ................................ ............................. 81 Lesson 5 - Fire prevention ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ . 84 Lesson 6 - Firefighting equipment in a WTG ................................ ................................ ................................ ..... 86 Lesson 7 - Practice and scenario -based training ................................ ................................ ................................ 88 Lesson 8 - Training review ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ . 90
10.
BST WORKING AT HEIGHTS MODULE
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10.1
Aims and O bjectives of the BST Working at Heights Module
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10.2
Duration of the BST Working at Heights Module
93
10.3
Working at Heights Module Participant Ratio
93
10.4
Equipment for Working at Heights Module
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10.5
BST Working at Heights Module Timetable
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10.6
Detailed Description of BST Working at Heights Module
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Lesson 1 - Introduction to the training ................................ ................................ ................................ .............. 98 Lesson 2 - Legislation ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ...... 103 Lesson 3 - Harness ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ........... 104 Lesson 4 - Fall prevention ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ 108 Lesson 5 - Vertical fall arrest systems ................................ ................................ ................................ ............... 112 Lesson 6 - Fall arrest lanyards ................................ ................................ ................................ .......................... 117 Lesson 7 - Dropped objects ................................ ................................ ................................ ............................ 122 Lesson 8 - Self -retracting lifelines ................................ ................................ ................................ .................... 126 Lesson 9 - Measures to prevent injury during training ................................ ................................ ..................... 130 Lesson 10 - Practical exercises ................................ ................................ ................................ ......................... 131 Lesson 11 - Workshop – risk/hazards & suspension trauma ................................ ................................ ............. 134 Lesson 12 - Emergency procedures ................................ ................................ ................................ ................ 135 Lesson 13 - PPE review ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .... 139 Lesson 14 - Rescue devices and rigging setup ................................ ................................ ................................ 140
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Lesson 15 - Measures to prevent injury during training ................................ ................................ ................... 144 Lesson 16 - Rescue exercises ................................ ................................ ................................ ........................... 145 Lesson 17 - Training review ................................ ................................ ................................ ............................. 148
10.7
Participant Performance Assessment
150
11.
BST WORKING AT HEIGHTS & MANUAL HANDLING MODULE
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11.1
Aims and Objectives of the BST Working at Heights & Manual Handling Module
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11.2
Duration of the BST Working at Heights & Manual Handling Module
152
11.3
Working at Heights & Manual Handling Module Participant Ratio
153
11.4
Equipment for Working at Heights & Manual Handling Module
153
11.5
BST Working at Heights & Manual Handling Module Timetable
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11.6
Detailed Description of BST Working at Heights & Manual Handling Module
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Lesson 1 - Introduction to the training ................................ ................................ ................................ ............ 157 Lesson 2 - Legislation and behavioural safety ................................ ................................ ................................ . 163 Lesson 3 - Harness ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ........... 165 Lesson 4 - Fall prevention ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ 169 Lesson 5 - Vertical fall arrest systems ................................ ................................ ................................ ............... 173 Lesson 6 - Fall arrest lanyards ................................ ................................ ................................ .......................... 177 Lesson 7 - Dropped objects ................................ ................................ ................................ ............................ 183 Lesson 8 - Self -retracting lifelines ................................ ................................ ................................ .................... 187 Lesson 9 - Measures to prevent injury during training ................................ ................................ ..................... 191 Lesson 10 - Practical exercises ................................ ................................ ................................ ......................... 192 Lesson 11 - Injuries, sympotms and essential manual handling principles ................................ ...................... 194 Lesson 12 - Manual handling: risk controls & proper manual handling techniques ................................ ......... 201 Lesson 13 - Emergency procedures ................................ ................................ ................................ ................ 209 Lesson 14 - Workshop – risk/hazards & suspension trauma ................................ ................................ ............. 213 Lesson 15 - PPE review ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .... 215 Lesson 16 - Rescue devices and rigging setup ................................ ................................ ................................ 215 Lesson 17 - Rescue exercises ................................ ................................ ................................ ........................... 218 Lesson 18 - Training review ................................ ................................ ................................ ............................. 221
11.7
Participant performance assessment
222
12. BST SEA SURVIVAL MODULE ................................ ................................ ................................ ....................... 225
12.1
Aims and Objectives of the BST Sea Survival Module
225
12.2
Instructor Qualification Prerequisites
225
12.3
Duration of the Sea Survival Module
225
12.4
Instructor to Participant Ratio
226
12.5
Equipment for Sea Survival Module
226
12.6
BST Sea Survival Module Timetable
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12.7
Detailed Description of the BST Sea Survival Module
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Lesson 1 - Introduction to the training ................................ ................................ ................................ ............ 229
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Lesson 2 - Safety culture and legacy ................................ ................................ ................................ ............... 234 Lesson 3 - Cold water immersion ................................ ................................ ................................ .................... 234 Lesson 4 - Life saving appliance (LSA) and PPE ................................ ................................ ............................... 238 Lesson 5 - Search and rescue and global maritime distress & safety systems ................................ ................. 239 Lesson 6 - Practical sea survival ................................ ................................ ................................ ....................... 241 Lesson 7 - Safe travel and transfer (theory) ................................ ................................ ................................ ...... 249 Lesson 8 - Awareness of Motion -Compensated Gangways (W2W) ................................ ................................ . 252 Lesson 9 - Installations, vessels and WTGS ................................ ................................ ................................ ..... 257 Lesson 10 - Transfer practical ................................ ................................ ................................ .......................... 258 Lesson 11 - Training review ................................ ................................ ................................ ............................. 263
ANNEX 1 - EQUIPMENT LIST ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .... 266
Lesson 12 - A minimum of one resuscitation dummies (adult) per four participants
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Lesson 13 - First aid equipment which as a minimum must include: ............................................................... 266 Lesson 14 - Make -up kit for first aid scenarios ................................ ................................ ................................ . 266 Lesson 15 - AED training unit and as minimum one AED training unit per resuscitation dummy ................... 266 Lesson 16 - Blankets / thermal protective aid (TPA) ................................ ................................ ........................ 266 Lesson 17 - fire blankets ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 267 Lesson 18 - dummies ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ....... 267 Lesson 19 - personal protective equipment (PPE) ................................ ................................ ........................... 267 Lesson 20 - personal escape mask (optional) ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 267 Lesson 21 - fall restraint lanyards: ................................ ................................ ................................ .................... 268 Lesson 22 - fixed length fall arrest lanyards with an energy absorber: ................................ ............................ 268 Lesson 23 - helmets ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ......... 268 Lesson 24 - vertical fall arrest system with the following sliders/gliders: ................................ ......................... 268 Lesson 25 - self-Retractable Lifeline (SRL) ................................ ................................ ................................ ........ 268 Lesson 26 - slings ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ............. 268 Lesson 27 - tethering systems ................................ ................................ ................................ ......................... 268 Lesson 28 - connectors (carabiners) with mandatory automatic closing and locking system ........................... 268 Lesson 29 - evacuation/rescue devices: ................................ ................................ ................................ ........... 268 Lesson 30 - rope clamp for rescue (enabling lifting/safe disconnection of a loaded rope type fall protection lanyard) ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ............................ 269 Lesson 31 - vertical aluminium ladders ................................ ................................ ................................ ............ 269 Lesson 32 - anchor points ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ 269
ANNEX 2 - GUIDLINE FOR WARM -UP EXERCISES ................................ ................................ ................................ ..273
ANNEX 3 - MANUAL HANDLING RISK ASSESSMENT
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Lesson 33 - Observe the work activity you are assessing and compare it to Figure 1. First, decide which zone or zones the worker’s hands pass through when moving the load. Then assess the maximum weight being handled. If it is less than the value given in the matchin g box, it is within the guidelines. .............................. 281 Lesson 34 - If the worker’s hands enter more than one zone during the operation, use the smallest weight. Use an in-between weight if the hands are close to a boundary between zones. ................................ .................. 281
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Lesson 35 - Lifting and lowering. Do I need to make a more detailed assessment? You will need to make a more detailed assessment using an appropriate tool, e.g. full risk assessment checklists (or equivalent) if:
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ANNEX 4 - VERSION HISTORY ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 289
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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
BWH
Basic Working at Height
CO 2
Carbon Dioxide
CPR
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
CSA
Canadian Standards Association
EN
European Standards
EPIRB
Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon
ERC
European Resuscitation Council
GWO
Global Wind Organisation
GMDSS
Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
H.E.L.P.
Heat Escape Lessening Posture
HSE
Health and Safety Executive (UK)
ILCOR
International Liaison Commit tee on Resuscitation
LSA
Life Saving Appliances
PLB
Personal Locating Beacon
MES
Marine Evacuation Systems
MOB
Man Overboard
PPE
Personal Protective Equipment
PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
SAR
Search and Rescue
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SART
Search and Rescue Transponder
SRL
Self-retractable Lifeline
T.I.L.E.
Task Individual Load Environment
TPA
Thermal Protective Aid
WTG
Wind Tur bine Generator
WTG TP
Wind Turbine Generator Transition Piece
W2W
Walk to W ork
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2.
TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
Term
Definition
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 This means that a risk is identified and controlled to a lower level weighted against the effort, time and money needed to control it 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 preve nt accidents, improves situational awareness, and reinforces a culture of safety on the worksite , 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 A zone where there is a risk of objects falling from height Working at different levels in a structure, where there is a risk of objects falling from one level to a lower level, sh all be avoided. A safety perimeter 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
As low as reasonably practicable
Buddy check
Drop Zone
Fall arrest
Preventing the user of a personal fall protection system from colliding with the ground, structure, or any other obstacle during a free fall
Fall arrest system Preventing the user of a personal fall protection system from colliding with the ground, structure, or any other obstacle during a free fall
Fall prevention Preventing the user of a personal fall protection system from going into a free fall
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
Hip overhang
Manual handling The transporting or supporting of a load (including lifting, putting down, pushing, pulling, carrying, or moving by hand or by bodily force)
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For clarity where the word ‘must’ is used in this standard it shall have the same meaning as ‘shall’
Must
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 can be connected to a reliable anchorage point
Rescue system Personal fall protection system by which a person can rescue themselves or others, in such a way that a free fall is prevented
Restraint system Personal fall protection system which prevents the user from reaching zones where the risk of a fall from height exists
Shall
Verbal form used to indicate requirements strictly to be followed in order 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
Work positioning system
Personal fall protection system which enables the user to work in tension or suspension in such a way that free fall is prevented
3.
CHANGE LO G
Amendment date
Version
Approved by & date
02052025
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GWO TC 10042025
Description of changes
Changes throughout:
• Aligned standard with GWO Corporate Visual Identity guidelines
Corrected spelling mistakes
•
Section 2. Terms and definitions:
Definition for “ buddy check ” added
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Definition for “ drop zone ” added
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Module – BS T manual handling module
Section 8.2 Duration of the
BST manual handling module :
Total duration 10 minutes added
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Updated the term in use throughout
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Element 2.1 How to avoid musculoskeletal injuries
:
Three Learning objectives
knowledge raised from basic to intermediate level
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2.1.2 Added topics to be covered
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Element 4.6 Work with handheld tools :
Two new learning objectives added
•
• Existing learning objectives were adjusted accordingly
Module – BS T working at heights
Section 10.2 Duration of the
BST working at heights module :
Total duration 50 minutes added
•
Lesson 7 Dropped objects:
• Learning objective ability raised from basic to intermediate level
Element 7.1 Risks :
Three new learning objectives added
•
Learning activities were expanded accordingly
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Element 7.2 Risk reduction :
Five new learning objectives added
•
Learning activities were expanded accordingly
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Element 10.1 Vertical fall arrest systems :
New learning activity added
•
Element 10.2 Fall prevention
:
New learning activity added
•
Element 10.3 Fall arrest lanyards:
New learning activity added
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Module – BS T working at heights & manual handling
Section 11.2 Duration of the
BST working at heights & manual handling module :
Total duration 45 minutes added
•
Lesson 7 Dropped objects:
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• Learning objective 53 ability raised from basic to intermediate level
Element 7.1 Risks :
Three new learning objectives added
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Element 7.2 Risk reduction :
Five new learning objectives added
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Element 10.1 Vertical fall arrest systems :
New learning activity added
•
Element 10.2 Fall prevention
:
New learning activity added
•
Element 10.3 Fall arrest lanyards:
New learning activity added
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Element 11.1 How to avoid common musculoskeletal injuries :
• Two l earning objective s knowledge raised from basic to intermediate level
New learning objective added
•
• 11.1.2 Learning activities were adjusted accordingly
Element 12.6 Work with handheld tools :
• Learning objective 91 knowledge raised from basic to intermediate level
New learning objective added
•
• Existing learning objectives were adjusted accordingly
Module – BS T sea survival
Section 12.3 Duration of the
BST sea survival module :
Total duration 5 minutes added
•
Element 9.1 Procedures for transfer :
New learning objective added
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• 9.1.4 Learning activities were adjusted accordingly
Annex 2 Guideline for warm -up exercises
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Layout updated
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SCOPE
Global Wind Organisation is a non -profit body founded by the wind turbine manufacturers and owners. Our members strive for an injury free work environment in the wind turbine industry, setting common international standards for safety training and emergency proce dures.
This standard describes the requirements for Basic Safety Training Standard courses that are recommended by the members of GWO. The full standard comprises of six modules:
1.
First Aid
2.
Manual Handling
3.
Fire Awareness
4.
Working at Heights
5.
Working at heights & Manual handling combined
6.
Sea Survival
The members of the Global Wind Organisation (GWO) recognise trained persons as competent within basic safety in the wind industry and accept the trained person as possessing the required knowledge to stop an unsafe situation where they as duty -holders are accountable for safety.
This standard has been developed in response to the demand for recognisable
safety training in the industry
and has been prepared in co -operation between the members of GWO based on risk assessments and factual incident and accident statistics from G+ and the wind industry .
General feedback on this document can be sent to
info@globalwindsafety.org . See globalwindsafety.org on
how to raise a complaint about a training provider or report a safety incident occurring during training.
5. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BASIC SAFETY TRAINING
Upon completion of the Basic Safety Training modules, participants will be able to possess an awareness of the hazards encountered when working within the wind industry and how to control and mitigate these hazards. The BST will also equip participants with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to appropriately respond in the event of an emergency and to increase their safety through proper use of personal protective equipment, emergency equipment and procedures. The approved GWO Basic Safety Training (BST) provides participants with important skills, which include fire awareness, first aid, working at heights, and manual handling. To enable participants to work in the offshore environment, an additional GWO Sea Su rvival Module training shall be completed.
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5.1 Overview
The GWO Basic Safety Training is divided into the following six modules:
Module 1: First Aid Module 2: Manual Handling Module 3: Fire Awareness Module 4: Working at Heights Module 5: Working at Heights & Manual Handling combined Module 6: Sea Survival
Working at Heights & Manual Handling Combined is a combined module comprising the lessons and elements from both the Working at Height Module and the Manual Handling Module and is intended to be delivered in two days. The combined Working at Height & Manua l Handling Module can be delivered instead of the two standalone modules, where the combined course is delivered, then the participants shall receive two training records: one for working at height and one for manual handling.
Note
5.2 Target Group
Personnel who will be working in the wind industry or related fields and will have their duties in a wind turbine environment, usually in physical contact with a wind turbine or WTG structure.
Personnel that perform job functions that have been risk assessed by their employer or their workplace duty holder as a function, where training according to one or more modules of the BST standard may mitigate of the identified risks.
5.3 Aims and Objectives
Training in accordance with this Basic Safety Training will enable participants to support and care for themselves and others working in the industry by possessing the knowledge and skills of first aid, working at heights, manual handling, fire awareness, sea survival and in case of an emergency, to be able to evacuate, rescue and provid e appropriate first aid to casualties.
5.4 Duration of the BST Standard Modules
The total contact time for completing the
Basic Safety Training Standard is to be 34 hours and 55 minutes .
This is based on the time s given in the module timetables and summarised in table
5.4.1 below.
Modules
Duration
First Aid
7 hours
Manual Handling
3 hours 45 minutes
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Fire Awareness
3 hours 20 minutes
Working at Heights
14 hours 15 minutes
Working at Heights & Manual Handling Combined
15 hours 25 minutes
Sea Survival
6 hours 3 5 minutes
Table 5.4.1 – Duration of the GWO BST Modules
The training provider must not exceed the time per day given in table 5.4.2 below.
Maximum Duration Per Day
Contact time
8 hours
Total training day
10 hours
Table 5.4.2 – Maximum durations for training days
The delivery of this module must comply with the requirements described in the GWO Requirements for Training.
Note
The total training day includes contact time, meals and breaks and travel between training sites (where applicable).
Within the module timetables, approximate duration s of each of the lessons are given. The training provider may choose to deliver elements of the training according to other timetables, as long as the total duration is not reduced, and practical elements are not reduced in length. Theoretical elements may be delivered during the practical exercises when feasible.
If a participant fails to meet the demands of
the BST Module , they shall attend a new BST .
5.5 Validity Period
Basic Safety Standard training is valid for the period stated in Table 5.5.1 ( below ). Training records shall be renewed before the end of a given validity period . A training record can be renewed up to two months prior to expiry and maintain the original certification date by uploading the previous training record’s valid until date in WINDA .
If a training record is renewed outside of two months of expiry, it must carry the new date of certification.
If a training record is expired, the participant must attend the applicable
BST m odule(s) training (s) to obtain a
new training record.
The validity period is automatically calculated by WINDA by entering the course completion date.
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Course/module
Training Record Validity (Months)
First Aid
24
Manual Handling
24
Fire Awareness
24
Working at Heights
24
Working at Heights & Manual Handling Combined
24
Sea Survival
24
Table 5.5.1 – GWO BST training record validity periods
5.6 Course Codes
Module
Course Code
First Aid
FA
Manual Handling
MH
Fire Awareness
FAW
Working at Heights
WAH
Working at Heights & Manual Handling Combined
WAH/MH
Sea Survival
SS
Table 5.6.1 – GWO BST Module course codes
The BST Working at Heights Module is not intended to test a participant ’s fear of heights
Note
5.7 Participant Prerequisites for the BST
All personnel participating must meet the participant prerequisites described in the GWO Requirements for Training.
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6. USING THIS STANDARD TO DEVELOP TRAINING
The training in this standard is designed around the GWO taxonomy described in the GWO Requirements for Training. Theoretical and practical activities must be delivered according to the defined taxonomic level in order to reach the described learning objec tives. When teaching safety equipment , a generic approach to shall be applied aiming to avoid additional potential product specific formal training after completion of this training. However, national or regional legislation, company gap analysis and location specific risk assessments may require additional product specific familiar isation which is the responsibility of the duty holder.
In addition to this, all training based on this standard including all related resources shall, as a minimum, meet the requirements described in the GWO Requirements for Training.
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First Aid Module
(FA)
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BST FIRST AID MODULE
7.1 Aim and Objectives of the BST First Aid Module
The aim of this module is to enable participants, through theoretical and practical train ing, to recognise signs and symptoms of life threating situations and administer safe and effective first aid in the wind turbine industry/WTG environment in order to save lives and prevent further injury, until the casualty can be handed over to the next level of care.
After having successfully complete d this BST 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/WTG environment (Ability, inter mediate level) 2) Take responsibility for recognising their limitations as a basic first aider, calling for help and enable evacuation off the casualty in case of an incident in the wind turbine industry/WTG environment (Ability, intermediate level)
7.2 Duration of the BST First Aid Module
The total contact time for completing the
BST First Aid Module is estimated to be 7 hours and 0 minutes.
The training provider must not exceed the time per day given in the
Table 7.2.1 (below).
Maximum Duration Per Day
Contact time
8 hours
Total training day
10 hours
Table 7.2.1 – Maximum durations for training day
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)
7.3 First Aid Module Participant Ratio
The ratio shown for theory sessions indicates the maximum number of participants per instructor attending the course.
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Practical ratios indicate the maximum number of participants to be supervised by an instructor during each activity.
Module
Session
Instructor to Participant Ratio
Theory
1:12
BST First Aid
Practical
1:6
Table 7.3.1 – GWO First Aid Module instructor to participant ratio
7.4 Equipment for the First Aid Module
The equipment required for training as listed in
Annex 1 must be available and must fulfil national legal
requirements.
7.5 First Aid Module Timetable
The order in which elements of this
BST 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
1.1
Safety instructions and emergency procedures
1.2
Facilities
1.3
Introduction
1.4
Scope and main learning objective
Ongoing assessment (participant assessment form)
1.5
1.6
Motivation
1.7
Human factors
TOTAL
30 min.
Management of a first aid incident in a WTG environment
2. Lifesaving first aid using
2.1
primary survey and the first aid structure
2.2
Primary survey ‘’C’’ - A - B - C
2.3
‘’C’’ – Catastrophic external bleeding
2.4
Unresponsive
2.5
Obstruction of airways
2.6
CPR – Unresponsive, not breathing
2.7
Bleeding and shock
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TOTAL
180 min.
3. Providing first aid to relevant incidents in the wind industry
3.1
Burns
3.2
Chemical contacts to the eye
Medical emergency situations heart attack & stroke
3.3
3.4
Hypothermia
3.5
Fractures
3.6
Head -to-toe examination
TOTAL
60 min.
4. Scenario -based training
4.1
Scenario -based training
TOTAL
135 min.
5. Training review
5.1
Training review
5.2
Feedback session
TOTAL
15 min.
GRAND TOTAL
420 min.
Table 7.5.1 – GWO First Aid Module timetable
7.6 Detailed Description of the
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:
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6) The participant s can show interest or curiosity in the safety and emergency procedures at the training facility (Ability, basic level)
The instructor shall:
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:
7) The participant s can recogni se 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
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ELEMENT 1.3 - INTRODUCTION
Learning objective:
8) The participant s can show interest in fellow participants and the course content and design (Ability, basic level)
The instructor shall:
Explain the timetable of the BST 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 o f the training
ELEMENT 1.4 - SCOPE AND MAIN LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Learning objective:
9) The participant s can recognise the scope and main objectives of the BST First Aid Module (Knowledge, basic level)
The instructor shall:
Present the scope and main learning objectives of the BST First Aid Module through a scenario, a challenge or ; “your goal with the basic First Aid Module, should you choose to accept
is… ”- message
A suggested learning activity could be to 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 ) Where possible PowerPoint slide(s) should be avoided, as part of the introduction. 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 BST Fi rst Aid Module
Note
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Involve participants with questions on understanding and individual experiences on BST First Aid
The participants shall:
Engage in answering questions and share experiences on BST First Aid
ELEMENT 1.5 - ONGOING ASSESSMENTS (PARTICIPANT
PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT FORM)
Learning objective:
10) The participant s can recogni se 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 in discussions and (when in doubt ) ask questions - relating to the assessment procedure
ELEMENT 1.6 - MOTIVATION
Learning objective:
11) The participant s 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
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b. the definition of and the need for BST First Aid training 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 s
Note
The participants shall:
Engage in discussions and share experiences on BST 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 perfor mance in the work situation
Note
ELEMENT 1.7 - HUMAN FACTORS
The aim of th is element is to draw the participants’ attention to 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:
12) The participant s can describe human factors relevant to the wind industry (Knowledge, basic level)
13) The participant s 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 injury statistics should be referenced and presented from e.g. G+)
Lead a discussion about the role of the individual in improving human performance and how this can improve the safety of operations in the wind industry
Ensure that constructive feedback on the participant’s performance involve human factor criteria when these are defined in the learning objective such as the ability to take responsibility or to act independently
Facts and Human Factors Criteria:
How accidents in the wind industry are influenced by the consequences of human factors and may include the following terms and conditions:
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