"Because GWO’s Certified Training Providers are subject to an in-depth audit process performed by accredited certification bodies, employers should be able to feel confident they will meet or exceed OSHA’s test for trainer proficiency, credentials, and experience."
GWO has received confirmation its standards can aid compliance with the United States' Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
In a memorandum from its legal advisors, GWO's safety and technical training standards have been reviewed in relation to certain OSHA-mandated requirements for training employees who work in the wind energy industry.
The memo confirms GWO standards are 'relevant instruments employers can use to aid their compliance with certain OSHA-mandated requirements for training employees in the wind power industry.'
Regarding the use of third party certified independent training providers, the memorandum points out that for some of its standards, OSHA has prescribed minimum qualifications for trainers.
"Because GWO’s Certified Training Providers are subject to an in-depth audit process performed by accredited certification bodies, employers should be able to feel confident they will meet or exceed OSHA’s test for trainer proficiency, credentials, and experience."
Download a copy of the memorandum here
The GWO 2019 work plan includes several new and enhanced training standards. All are the result of close collaboration between 16 globally leading wind energy companies who are the industry's largest employers.
Analysis shows up to an 80% commonality between GWO members' existing blade repair training programmes in terms of basic safety and skills.
Global Wind Organisation is looking for a new team member to join our Secretariat in Copenhagen as Training Project Manager. If you are ready to take the next step and contribute your experience of project management in training development, apply before 14th December 2018.
From April 2019, certification bodies must document one of three ways their auditors are qualified to certify a GWO training site or course.
