During this practical module GWO (Global Wind Organisation) First Aid you will learn to provide first aid to victims while working in a wind turbine environment.
The GWO First Aid course is one of the five modules of the GWO Basic Safety Training course developed by the Global Wind Organisation (GWO) for people working in the wind industry.
The complete package teaches participants everything they need to know to work safely in the wind industry and includes the modules First Aid, Manual Handling, Fire Awareness, Sea Survival and Working at Heights.
Take the step toward safe and certified working practices today.
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The training consists of theoretical and practical elements.In addition to all the elements of life-saving action, less life-threatening injuries and illnesses that frequently occur in everyday life are also covered. Injury and illness assessment are also part of the training, specifically geared towards the wind turbine environment. On completion of the course, you will be broadly knowledgeable and able to act in virtually all situations. The following topics are covered:
- Rescue Management (assessing the situation, foreseeing the danger, protective equipment, etc.)
- Alert
- Initial assessment of the victim
- Clearing the airway, breathing and resuscitation (CPR)
- Use of AED
- Stabilizing an unconscious victim
- Stopping severe bleeding
- Shock treatment
- Moving in emergencies
- Injury assessment (fractures & dislocations, neck & spine injuries, burns, hypothermia & frostbite, minor injuries, etc.)
- Disease assessment (asthma, heart attack, allergies, stroke, etc.)
- Exercising using different scenarios for the specific environment
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This course is a basic training and is meant for people who have no experience with first aid at the wind turbine workplace, or do not (or no longer) have a valid GWO First Aid diploma.
Do you have a valid GWO First Aid certificate, but will it expire soon? Then book a refresher course. -
The training is given in English. On request or if only Dutch-speaking students participate, the instruction can be given in Dutch.
For other languages, please contact us for a tailor-made offer.
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- Valid GWO WINDA ID*
If you already have a WINDA ID: Please enter it in the comments field in the booking form.
If you do not have a WINDA ID yet: please request one. After filling in the requested data, an activation code, valid for 48 hours, will be sent to you by e-mail. Once you activate it and enter your password, you will receive a confirmation with your WINDA ID. Your WINDA ID will also appear at the top right of the page at that time. This WINDA ID is required for the registration of your certificates. We kindly ask you to send us your WINDA ID (preferably a few days before the training) by e-mail. -
- Valid identification, choice of:
- Passport
- Identity card
- Driving licence
- Valid identification, choice of:
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- Digital certificate as proof of completion. A paper certificate will be not sent by default. However, if desired, you can receive a paper GWO certificate at an additional cost of €25 excluding VAT. Read our blog article for more information.
- Coffee and tea
- GWO WINDA registration fee
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To book you need:
- Contact details
- Name and date of birth of students
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Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
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During this training you will acquire a basic knowledge of anatomy, learn to administer first aid safely and work with first aid equipment at great heights.
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Do you work in the wind industry? Then the GWO First Aid training is mandatory. This training course has been designed for personnel who work in the wind industry onshore (on land) and/or offshore (at sea) and who, for example, are involved in the construction or maintenance of a wind turbine/wind farm. During this training you learn how to administer first aid in wind turbines.
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If you are working in a wind turbine and medical assistance is suddenly required, it is important to be able to act quickly and appropriately. The actions of a colleague at that moment can be of vital importance as it can take some time for professional medical assistance to arrive at the wind turbine. Recognising situations can therefore save you or a colleague.
