Objective

The aim of this module is to learn to administer safe and effective First Aid in the wind turbine industry/Wind Turbine Generator environment in accordance with GWO First Aid training through theoretical and practical training.

Target Group

The Basic Safety Training is designed to provide personnel with the basic skills that will enable them to work in a safe manner in the global wind industry. It is designed to accommodate personnel working both onshore and offshore.

Prerequisites

Non Applicable

Examination

On successful completion of course content, delegates will be awarded a GWO Approved First Aid Certificate which is valid for 24 months.

Courses are conducted at RelyOnNutec training centres at Teesside.

Course Contents

Understanding of the importance of carrying out First Aid in a safe and sound manner in accordance with the legislative requirements of their geographic location and according to European Resuscitation Council and American Heart Association guidelines.
Identify and explain normal function, normal signs, functions and symptoms of serious and minor injuries and illness related to the human body.
Understanding and correct order of management in an emergency situation in a Wind Turbine Generator environment.
Correct use of lifesaving first aid using the primary survey A-B-C.
Correct use of an automatic external defibrillator (AED).
Correct use of ordinary First Aid, the secondary survey.
Correct use of first aid equipment in a first aid scenario.