Safety training
GWO Solar Safety Training / V1 02072025
The First Aid and First Aid Awareness modules provide two different training options for the workforce in the Solar PV industry who require training to respond to a medical emergency incident in the solar work environment. • The First Aid Awareness Module covers the fundamental elements of lifesaving first aid in a medical emergency over a half-day and is equivalent to Lesson 1 and Lesson 2 of the First Aid Module. • The First Aid Module extends to 1 full day of training, with further lessons in responding to a range medical emergency scenarios within the solar work environment, including additional scenario-based practical exercises. It includes all the fundamental elements of lifesaving first aid from the First Aid Awareness Module.
Duty-holders should determine the most appropriate first aid training for their workforce in accordance with workplace risks assessment, the designated roles and duties of their workforce and any local regulatory requirements.
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Safe Solar Work The Safe Solar Work module provides participants with important knowledge, skills and abilities in safety practices and for responding to emergencies relevant to utility scale solar PV working. The training includes lessons in Fire Awareness, Manual Handling and Work at Heights. 5.2 Target Group Personnel who will be working in the solar industry or related fields and will have their duties in a solar utility scale work environment, usually in physical contact with a solar array. Personnel performing job functions assessed as having risks by their employer, duty holder, or due to local regulations, where Solar Safety Training modules may help mitigate those risks. 5.3 Aims and Objectives Training in accordance with this standard will enable participants to support and care for themselves and others working in the industry by possessing the knowledge, skills and abilities to work safely. Modules include training in First Aid, Fire Awareness, Manual Handling and Work at Heights so that in case of an emergency, participants will be able to provide appropriate first response to emergency situations. 5.4 Duration of the Solar Safety Training Modules The total contact time for completing the Solar Safety Training standard is to be 11 hours and 25 minutes or 14 hours and 40 minutes. This is based on the times given in the module timetables and summarised in table 5.4.1 below.
The training provider must not exceed the time per day given in table 5.4.2 below.
Modules
Duration
First Aid
7 hours
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