10032026 BST V20

Safety training

Basic Safety Training Standard

V20

Publication date: 10032026

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CONTENTS

1. LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS .................................................................................................................................7

2. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS...............................................................................................................................8

3. CHANGE LOG ................................................................................................................................................. 11

4. SCOPE .............................................................................................................................................................12

5. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BASIC SAFETY TRAINING ................................................................13

5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7

Overview

13 13 14 14 15 15 16

Target Group

Aims and Objectives Duration of Training

Validity Period Course Codes

Participant Prerequisites for the BST

6. USING THIS STANDARD TO DEVELOP TRAINING .......................................................................................16

7. FIRST AID INITIAL TRAINING .........................................................................................................................18

7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6

Aim and Objectives of First Aid Initial Training Duration of the First Aid Initial Training First Aid Initial Training Participant Ratio Equipment for the First Aid Initial Training

18 18 18 19 19 20

First Aid Initial Training Timetable

Detailed Description of the First Aid Initial Training

Lesson 1 - Introduction to the training .............................................................................................................. 20 Lesson 2 - Lifesaving First Aid using primary survey and the First Aid structure ...............................................25 Lesson 3 - Providing First Aid to relevant incidents in the wind industry...........................................................34 Lesson 4 - Scenario-based training.................................................................................................................... 38 Lesson 5 - Training review ................................................................................................................................. 40

8. FIRST AID REFRESHER TRAINING .................................................................................................................43

8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 8.6 8.7

Aims and Objectives for the First Aid Refresher Training

43 43 43 44 44 45 45

Duration of the First Aid Refresher Training First Aid Refresher Training Participant Ratio Equipment for the First Aid Refresher Training

First Aid Refresher Training Timetable

Participant Prerequisites for First Aid Refresher Training Detailed Description of the First Aid Refresher Training

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Lesson 1 - Introduction to the training .............................................................................................................. 45 Lesson 2 - First aid skill stations ......................................................................................................................... 49 Lesson 3 - First Aid Training Scenarios .............................................................................................................. 53 Lesson 4 - Training review ................................................................................................................................. 58

9. MANUAL HANDLING INITIAL TRAINING ......................................................................................................61

9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.5 9.6

Aims and Objectives of Manual Handling Initial Training Duration of the Manual Handling Initial Training Manual Handling Initial Training Participant Ratio Equipment for the Manual Handling Initial Training

61 61 61 62 62 63

Manual Handling Initial Training Timetable

Detailed Description of Manual Handling Initial Training

Lesson 1 - Introduction to the training .............................................................................................................. 63 Lesson 2 - Injuries, Symptoms and Essential Manual Handling Principles .........................................................69 Lesson 3 - Warm up activities ............................................................................................................................ 75 Lesson 4 - Manual handling principles............................................................................................................... 76 Lesson 5 - Training review ................................................................................................................................. 83

10. MANUAL HANDLING REFRESHER TRAINING ..............................................................................................86

10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 10.5 10.6 10.7

Aims and Objectives of the Manual Handling Refresher Training Duration of the Manual Handling Refresher Training Manual Handling Refresher Training Participant Ratio Equipment for the Manual Handling Refresher Training Manual Handling Refresher Training Timetable Participant Prerequisites for Manual Handling Refresher Training Detailed Description of the Manual Handling Refresher Training

86 86 86 87 87 88 88

Lesson 1 - Introduction to the training .............................................................................................................. 88 Lesson 2 - Manual Handling Skill Stations ......................................................................................................... 94 Lesson 3 - Manual Handling Training Scenarios ................................................................................................ 98 Lesson 4 - Training review ............................................................................................................................... 102

11. FIRE AWARENESS INITIAL TRAINING .........................................................................................................104

11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 11.5 11.6

Aims and Objectives of Fire Awareness Initial Training Duration of the Fire Awareness Initial Training Fire Awareness Initial Training Participant Ratio Equipment for Fire Awareness Initial Training

104 104 105 105 105 106

Fire Awareness Initial Training Timetable

Detailed Description of the Fire Awareness Initial Training

Lesson 1 - Introduction to the training ............................................................................................................ 106 Lesson 2 - Legislation ...................................................................................................................................... 111 Lesson 3 - Fire combustion and fire spread..................................................................................................... 113

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Lesson 4 - Fire extinguishing ........................................................................................................................... 116 Lesson 5 - Fire prevention ............................................................................................................................... 119 Lesson 6 - Firefighting equipment in a WTG ................................................................................................... 121 Lesson 7 - Practice and scenario-based training.............................................................................................. 123 Lesson 8 - Training review ............................................................................................................................... 125

12. FIRE AWARENESS REFRESHER TRAINING..................................................................................................128

12.1 12.2 12.3 12.4 12.5 12.6 12.7

Aims and Objectives of the Fire Awareness Refresher Training

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Duration of the Fire Awareness Refresher Training Fire Awareness Refresher Training Participant Ratio Equipment for Fire Awareness Refresher Training Fire Awareness Refresher Training Timetable

Participant Prerequisites for Fire Awareness Refresher Training Detailed Description of the Fire Awareness Refresher Training

Lesson 1 - Introduction to the training ............................................................................................................ 130 Lesson 2 - Fire Awareness Skill stations ........................................................................................................... 135 Lesson 3 - Fire Awareness Training Scenarios ................................................................................................. 138 Lesson 4 - Training review ............................................................................................................................... 141

13. WORKING AT HEIGHT INITIAL TRAINING ..................................................................................................144

13.1 13.2 13.3 13.4 13.5 13.6

Aims and Objectives of Working at Height Initial Training Duration of Working at Height Initial Training Working at Height Initial Training Participant Ratio Equipment for Working at Height Initial Training Working at Height Initial Training Timetable Detailed Description of Working at Height Initial Training

144 144 144 145 146 149

Lesson 1 - Introduction to the training ............................................................................................................ 149 Lesson 2 - Legislation ...................................................................................................................................... 154 Lesson 3 - Harness........................................................................................................................................... 155 Lesson 4 - Fall prevention................................................................................................................................ 159 Lesson 5 - Fall arrest: Vertical fall arrest systems ............................................................................................. 163 Lesson 6 - Fall arrest: Fall arrest lanyards ........................................................................................................ 168 Lesson 7 - Dropped objects ............................................................................................................................ 173 Lesson 8 - Self-retracting lifelines .................................................................................................................... 177 Lesson 9 - Measures to prevent injury during training..................................................................................... 181 Lesson 10 - Practical exercises......................................................................................................................... 182 Lesson 11 - Emergency procedures ................................................................................................................ 185 Lesson 12 - PFPE review .................................................................................................................................. 189 Lesson 13 - Risks, hazards and suspension trauma.......................................................................................... 190 Lesson 14 - Rescue devices and rigging setup................................................................................................ 191 Lesson 15 - Measures to prevent injury during training................................................................................... 195 Lesson 16 - Rescue exercises........................................................................................................................... 196

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Lesson 17 - Training review ............................................................................................................................. 200

13.7

Participant Performance Assessment

201

14. WORKING AT HEIGHT REFRESHER TRAINING ..........................................................................................203

14.1 14.2 14.3 14.4 14.5 14.6 14.7

Aims and Objectives of the Working at Height Refresher Training

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Duration of the Working at Height Refresher Training

Working at Height Refresher Training Instructor to Participant Ratio Equipment for the Working at Height Refresher Training

Working at Height Refresher Training Timetable

Participant Prerequisites for Working at Height Refresher Training Detailed Description of the Working at Height Refresher Training

Lesson 1 - Introduction to the training ............................................................................................................ 206 Lesson 2 - Working at Height Skill stations...................................................................................................... 212 Lesson 3 - Working at Height Training Scenarios ............................................................................................ 216 Lesson 4 - Training review ............................................................................................................................... 219

14.8

Participant Performance Assessment

220

15. SEA SURVIVAL INITIAL TRAINING ...............................................................................................................223

15.1 15.2 15.3 15.4 15.5 15.6 15.7

Aims and Objectives of the Sea Survival Initial Training

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Instructor Qualification Prerequisites Duration of Sea Survival Initial Training

Instructor to Participant Ratio

Equipment for Sea Survival Initial Training Sea Survival Initial Training Timetable

Detailed Description of the Sea Survival Initial Training

Lesson 1 - Introduction to the training ............................................................................................................ 226 Lesson 2 - Safety culture and legacy ............................................................................................................... 231 Lesson 3 - Cold water immersion .................................................................................................................... 232 Lesson 4 - Life saving appliance (LSA) and PPE............................................................................................... 235 Lesson 5 - Search and rescue and global maritime distress & safety systems .................................................237 Lesson 6 - Practical sea survival ....................................................................................................................... 239 Lesson 7 - Safe travel and transfer (theory)...................................................................................................... 247 Lesson 8 - Awareness of motion-compensated gangways (W2W)...................................................................250 Lesson 9 - Installations, vessels and WTGS ..................................................................................................... 255 Lesson 10 - Transfer practical .......................................................................................................................... 256 Lesson 11 - Training review ............................................................................................................................. 261

16. SEA SURVIVAL REFRESHER TRAINING........................................................................................................264

16.1 16.2

Aims and Objectives of the Sea Survival Refresher Training

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Instructor Qualification Prerequisites

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16.3 16.4 16.5 16.6 16.7 16.8

Duration of the Sea Survival Refresher Training

264 265 265 265 266 266

Instructor to Participant Ratio

Equipment for Sea Survival Refresher Training Sea Survival Refresher Training Timetable

Participant Prerequisites for Sea Survival Refresher Training Detailed Description of the Sea Survival Refresher Training

Lesson 1 - Introduction to the training ............................................................................................................ 266 Lesson 2 - Sea Survival Skill stations ................................................................................................................ 272 Lesson 3 - Sea Survival Training Scenarios ...................................................................................................... 278 Lesson 4 - Training review ............................................................................................................................... 281

ANNEX 1 - EQUIPMENT LIST ....................................................................................................................................284

ANNEX 2 - GUIDLINE FOR WARM-UP EXERCISES ..................................................................................................291

ANNEX 3 - MANUAL HANDLING RISK ASSESSMENT .............................................................................................298

ANNEX 4 - GUIDANCE ON SKILL STATIONS AND SCENARIOS.............................................................................307

ANNEX 5 - VERSION HISTORY ..................................................................................................................................310

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1. LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS

AED

Automated 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

POB

Person 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

W2W

Walk to Work

2. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS

Term

Definition

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

Active setup

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

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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 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

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

Fall prevention

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

Generic approach

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

Guided type fall arrester

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

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

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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

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

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

Shall

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

Should

Skill station

For further information on skill stations, see Annex 4 Guidance on Skill Stations and 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

Time out

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

Vertical anchor line

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

Work positioning

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3. CHANGE LOG

Publication date

Version

10032026

V20

For detailed descriptions of changes, please see the changelog published on GWO’s website here:

BST V20 Changelog

Version 20 Updates

This version includes updates from the Working at Height review, Walk to Work Gangways and Walkways updates in the Sea Survival Module, and the updated design of Refresher Trainings.

Summary of Changes:

Removal of Working at Height & Manual Handling Combined Module • Module removed

Combined Initial and Refresher sections within a single standard •

Initial and Refresher Training are now defined as different trainings available under a single Module - terminology referring to modules updated throughout

Working at Height Update •

Alignment of definitions and training language with the GWO ART Standard and industry guidelines

• Updated ladder and anchor-point requirements: Reinforced ladder rungs can only be used as anchor points when clearly marked or specified in the turbine safety manual, which improves both clarity and safety • Revised equipment list: Updated PPE items, anchor-point types, and clearer grouping for rescue and evacuation devices

• Added clearer guidance on work positioning, evacuation techniques, and instructor observation to support competence and help reduce training-related incidents

Sea Survival: Walk to Work Update •

Addition of new Lesson 8 in Sea Survival Module- Safe Transfer: Awareness of Motion- Compensated Gangways (Walk-to-Work)

• Six new learning objectives added describing structure and movement of motion- compensated gangways, recognition of signals and alarms, risk awareness, safe behaviour during approach, crossing and retreat and mental and physical readiness

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• Revised Sea Survival Equipment List: Visuals of W2W systems, signal/alarm posters, discussion prompts

Refresher Training Updates •

All 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 • Added clarification to sections 5.5 Validity Periods, 5.7 Participant Prerequisites, and each module's refresher training section specifying that participants must possess a valid WINDA initial or refresher training record to attend refresher training. Section 6 also states that each module's Initial Training and Refresher Training sections must be delivered separately • Sea survival activities ‘righting a life raft’ and ‘evacuating CTV by entering water from height’ were changed to being performed by the participant (in both refresher and initial training)

• 20 minutes added to Sea Survival Initial Training Lesson 6: Practical Sea Survival

•

New Annex 4: Guidance on Skill Stations and Scenarios

4. 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 procedures.

This standard describes the requirements for Basic Safety Training Standard courses that are recommended by the members of GWO. The full standard comprises of five modules:

•

First Aid

•

Manual Handling

•

Fire Awareness

•

Working at Height

•

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.

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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 height, and manual handling. To enable participants to work in the offshore environment, an additional GWO Sea Survival Module training shall be completed.

5.1 Overview

The GWO Basic Safety Training is divided into the following five modules:

•

First Aid

•

Manual Handling

•

Fire Awareness

•

Working at Height

•

Sea Survival

Each module consists of an Initial Training and a Refresher Training.

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.

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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 height, manual handling, fire awareness, sea survival and in case of an emergency, to be able to evacuate, rescue and provide appropriate first aid to casualties.

5.4 Duration of Training

The duration for each module is divided into initial and refresher training and is summarised in the table below.

Modules

Duration Initial Training

Duration Refresher Training

First Aid

7 hours

4 hours

Manual Handling

3 hours 45 minutes

3 hours

Fire Awareness

3 hours 20 minutes

3 hours

Working at Height

14 hours 15 minutes

7 hours 30 minutes

Sea Survival

7 hours 25 minutes

4 hours 30 minutes

Total duration for all modules

36 hours and 10 minutes

22 hours

Table 5.4.1 – Duration of the GWO BST modules

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 5.4.2 – Maximum durations for training days

The delivery 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 durations 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

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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, 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 module(s) training(s) to obtain a new training record.

The validity period is automatically calculated by WINDA by entering the course completion date.

When attending refresher training, the course participants must do so before the expiry of the previous training record’s validity period.

Module

Initial Training Record Validity (Months) Refresher Training Record Validity (Months)

First Aid

Manual Handling

Fire Awareness

Working at Height 24

Sea Survival

Table 5.5.1 – GWO BST training record validity periods

5.6 Course Codes

Module

Initial Training Course Code

Refresher Training Course Code

First Aid

FAR

Manual Handling

MHR

Fire Awareness

FAW

FAWR

Working at Height WAH

WAHR

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Sea Survival

SSR

Table 5.6.1 – GWO BST Module course codes

5.7 Participant Prerequisites for the BST

All personnel participating must meet the participant prerequisites described in the GWO Requirements for Training.

To attend a BST Refresher Training, the participants shall possess a valid WINDA training record for BST Initial or Refresher training.

Current BST training record holders can attend either a refresher training or an initial training.

6. USING THIS STANDARD TO DEVELOP TRAINING

If you have questions about this standard you can access support and read answers to FAQs in the GWO Help Centre

Note

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 to reach the described learning objectives.

Each module is divided into two sections: Initial Training and Refresher Training and is required to be delivered separately.

When teaching safety equipment, a generic approach shall be applied aiming to avoid additional potential product specific formal training after completion of this training. However, national legislation, company gap analysis and location specific risk assessments may require additional product specific familiarisation 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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BST First Aid Module

First Aid Initial Training (FA) First Aid Refresher Training (FAR)

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FIRST AID INITIAL TRAINING

7.1 Aim and Objectives of First Aid Initial Training The aim of the First Aid Initial Training is to enable participants, through theoretical and practical training, 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 completed First Aid Initial Training, 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, intermediate 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 First Aid Initial Training

The total contact time for completing First Aid Initial Training is estimated to be 7 hours and 0 minutes.

The training provider must not exceed the time per day given in the 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. The total training day includes contact time, meals and breaks and travel between training sites (where applicable)

Note

7.3 First Aid Initial Training Participant Ratio

The ratio shown for theory sessions indicates the maximum number of participants per instructor attending the course.

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

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Session

Instructor to Participant Ratio

Theory

1:12

First Aid Initial Training

Practical

1:6

Table 7.3.1 – First Aid Initial Training instructor to participant ratio

7.4 Equipment for the First Aid Initial Training

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

7.5 First Aid Initial Training Timetable

The order in which elements of the First Aid Initial Training are delivered may vary according to the didactical choices of the training provider.

The delivery of this training 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.

2. Lifesaving first aid using

Management of a first aid incident in a WTG environment

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 TOTAL

180 min.

3.1

Burns

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Providing first aid to relevant incidents in the wind industry

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 Scenario-based training TOTAL

60 min.

4. Scenario-based training

4.1

135 min.

5. Training review

5.1

Training review

5.2

Feedback session TOTAL

15 min.

GRAND TOTAL

420 min.

Table 7.5.1 – First Aid Initial Training timetable

7.6 Detailed Description of the First Aid Initial Training

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 training (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 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 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 First Aid Initial 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:

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

The instructor shall:

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

Share stories and 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 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 First Aid Module

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

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ELEMENT 1.5 - ONGOING ASSESSMENTS (PARTICIPANT PERFORMANCE 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 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 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 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 participants

Note

The participants shall:

Engage in discussions and share experiences on BST First Aid training

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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

ELEMENT 1.7 - HUMAN FACTORS

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

13) 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 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:

attention and perception

b. group behaviour and peer pressure weather conditions

weather delays noise levels

site layout and housekeeping fitness and health

e. domestic and work-related stress workload (both overload and underload) fatigue

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