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Incident reporting, assessment and mitigation are a vital element of creating and enhancing the safety of GWO training. To promote good practices and learning GWO publishes its incident reports once investigations are complete. These are published anonymously to encourage collective learning and the sharing of experiences and mitigating actions across the training community. For the GWO Secretariat incident reporting directly feeds into the review and maintenance of GWO standards contributing to the development of safer training.

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Case number:
7169904497
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BST First Aid
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V18
Incident Significance
Incident
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incident date
July 30, 2024
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training setting
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Fixed
Summary
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Participant fell unconscious in chair during the lesson. The participant recovered after a few seconds and was assessed and offered fruit and water. The participant appeared unharmed but will follow up with their doctor.
Mitigation action
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No mitigation needed as drinks are provided however the participant is suspected to have drunk too little during the day.
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Case number:
7058149384
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ART Nacelle, Tower & Basement Rescue
Version
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V4
Incident Significance
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incident date
July 19, 2024
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training setting
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Fixed
Summary
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A course participant tripped over an uneven floor during an evacuation exercise.
Mitigation action
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Participants will be warned about the uneven floor and caution tape will be applied to the area.
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Case number:
6860511174
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BST Working at Heights
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V17
Incident Significance
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incident date
June 14, 2024
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training setting
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Mobile
Summary
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A participant had a tough time breathing, felt faint and dizzy, during a break after a ladder rescue practical exercise. On inquiry, the participant mentioned they had a history of heart issues at which point the decision was made to take them to the emergency room.
Mitigation action
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N/A - awareness of personal emergency occurrences have been developed and implementation through instructor meetings has occurred.
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Case number:
6884393057
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BST Sea Survival
Version
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V17
Incident Significance
Incident
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incident date
June 14, 2024
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training setting
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Fixed
Summary
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A participant bumped his thigh against the side of the transfer piece when descending down from the transfer piece during a double evacuation. The injury was minor, leading only to a small bruise on his thigh. The participant was provided with an ice pack.
Mitigation action
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Internal auditor and instructors reviewed lesson plans and standards associated with this training. A practical review training will also be scheduled to cover adequate coaching techniques and to identify what needs to be looked for when overseeing participant form during double evacuations.
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Case number:
6677901092
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BST First Aid
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V17
Incident Significance
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incident date
May 21, 2024
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training setting
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Fixed
Summary
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As part of the practical exercise for rescuing casualties from a wind turbine, a course participant tripped over their own feet and hit their right elbow against a steel girder.
Mitigation action
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N/A
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Case number:
6660932092
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BST First Aid
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V17
Incident Significance
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incident date
May 17, 2024
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training setting
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Fixed
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A course participant choked during the lunch break. The participant lost consciousness for 45 seconds. A fellow participant performed the Heimlich maneuver. The participant regained consciousness and normal breathing and was taken to the hospital for further evaluation.
Mitigation action
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Staff were informed to remind participants not to rush through lunch. Heimlich maneuver poster was posted in the dining area.
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Case number:
6663545709
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ART-R Nacelle, Tower, Basement Rescue Refresher
Version
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V4
Incident Significance
Incident
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incident date
May 17, 2024
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training setting
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Fixed
Summary
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After the 2nd training scenario of the day, a course participant expressed that they had strained their lower left back while on their hands and knees working on a dummy during the 1st training scenario. Root cause of the incident was that the participant did not stop when they felt pain.
Mitigation action
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The participant was placed in a non-strenuous role for the 3rd scenario. Communication was given to course participants to speak up if they ever feel any discomfort.
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Case number:
6657624644
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BST-R First Aid Refresher
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N/A
Incident Significance
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incident date
May 13, 2024
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training setting
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Fixed
Summary
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A course participant fainted after watching a video during the training session. First aid and support applied. The participant was able to continue the course after a short break and continuous hydration.
Mitigation action
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Working on further communication and higher awareness measures. Awareness around health issues that cause fainting. Will be added to the introductions
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Case number:
6789370606
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BR Blade Repair
Version
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V4
Incident Significance
Incident
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incident date
May 7, 2024
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training setting
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Fixed
Summary
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Course participant cut their finger due to not putting hand tool to a full stop before putting it on the bench. The left hand unintentionally touched the rotating hand tool and therefore made a cut to the finger. First aid applied and course participant was sent to a doctor for further treatment.
Mitigation action
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Slides to remind trainees on the usage and handling of the equipment, e.g. to ensure that the grinder comes to a full stop before the next operation.
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Case number:
6617012688
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BST Fire Awareness
Version
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V17
Incident Significance
Incident
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incident date
May 7, 2024
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training setting
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Fixed
Summary
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While egressing to the evacuation point (ladder) while staying low to the ground, a course participant brushed their elbow against a surface that caused a small abrasion. The participant was not aware of when or how it happened.
Mitigation action
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Repair, where possible, the floor location where the training occurred. Conduct training where no such hazard exist.
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Case number:
6593484724
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BST-R Sea Survival Refresher
Version
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V17
Incident Significance
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incident date
May 3, 2024
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training setting
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Fixed
Summary
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As evacuation was carried out from scaffolding, a course participant stepped out of the scaffolding to evacuate into the water. Leaning out from the scaffolding, they fell into the water from a height of approx. 1-2 meters. No injuries were sustained.
Mitigation action
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Instructors must physically check the participants´ PPE. Also, before the evacuation, the instructor will ensure all students place their front towards the scaffolding.
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Case number:
6564865060
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BST Fire Awareness
Version
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V17
Incident Significance
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incident date
April 25, 2024
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training setting
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Fixed
Summary
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Instructor decided to include an unauthorised exercise which involved extinguishing a fire in a small container using a CO2 extinguisher. A course participant, wearing arc flash and fire retardant workwear, goggles, helmet and gloves stood too close to the fire and sustained minor burns to the neck.
Mitigation action
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Fire training temporarily suspended. The instructor will repeat the full GWO instructor qualifications before proceeding as an instructor. FAW training will include face shield, arc flash and fire retardant neck gaiter. A fire tray will replace the containers used for fire extinguisher exercises.
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Case number:
6431456150
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ART Nacelle, Tower & Basement Rescue
Version
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V4
Incident Significance
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incident date
April 9, 2024
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training setting
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Fixed
Summary
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A course participant experienced a type 1 diabetic seizure during a theoretical review on PFPE prior to commencing with activities at height.
Mitigation action
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No corrective actions identified, however, discussions of this specific ailment are under way, noting that type 1 diabetes incidents are trending upwards and are expected to increase by 50% within 10 years.
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Case number:
6417186103
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BST Working at Heights
Version
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17
Incident Significance
Incident
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incident date
April 9, 2024
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training setting
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Fixed
Summary
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Participant slipped while climbing a ladder and was caught by the fall arrest systems. During the fall, the participant hit their right knee against the ladder causing an abrasion. After the fall, the participant was treated by a first aider and examined in hospital.
Mitigation action
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All participants were reminded that they should climb the ladder slowly and without haste. In adult learning activities, instructors are guided on how to assist participants according to their individual skills and experience. In addition, consideration of the incident was added to emergency procedures.
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Case number:
6348343509
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ART Single Rescuer - Nacelle, Tower, Basement
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N/A
Incident Significance
Incident
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incident date
March 28, 2024
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training setting
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Fixed
Summary
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Surface cut to course participant´s right ear due to descent device's inability to lock the descent device driver into place.
Mitigation action
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Removal of the manufacturer’s descent device from all training requirements where the use of a powered driver is required. Safety alert issued.
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