GWO Newsletter

CB and TP Requirement updates postponed

Sign up for the GWO webinar explaining the new requirements for training providers and certification bodies

Actualizaciones sobre COVID-19 / Coronavirus en Español

GWO firmemente recomienda a los proveedoresde entrenamiento a seguir las directrices sobre prevención de la Organización Mundial de Salud en escuelas, entornos laborales e instituciones, tanto comolas recomendaciones de las autoridades sanitarias nacionales.

Extended flexibility for scheduling re-audits and surveillance audits

Restrictions on travel and the delivery of training caused by novel Corona-Virus have caused some audits to be delayed. GWO is advising auditors and training providers to following this guidance.

Covid-19: Extended flexibility for refresher training

The measure does not constitute a general exemption towards employers and duty-holders to ensure employees have adequate safety competences

Advisory note: Corona-virus (COVID-19) and GWO training - Update 3

GWO is today updating its guidance to reflect the World Health Organisation declaring Novel Corona Virus 2019 (COVID-19) a Pandemic

Advisory note: Corona-virus (COVID-19) and GWO training - Update 2

GWO has updated its policy, allowing temporary measures when 'internal travel' restrictions are in place.

South America - the world's fastest growing market for GWO training

The amount of completed GWO training in South America rose 101% in 2019

OEMs and operators target 200,000 people trained to GWO standard by end of 2022

• Long term strategy will more than double GWO trained workforce • Latin America, North America and Asia-Pacific up +80% in 2019

Advisory note: Corona-virus (COVID-19) and GWO training certificates

Acknowledging that the situation is extraordinary, GWO has allowed temporary measures when travel restrictions are in place.

Coming soon - 2019 Annual Report and Strategy

GWO reports on global training activity and future strategy

Update to credit card transaction fee for WINDA credits

Conclusion of investigation at GWO training provider

No outstanding issues were identified by following review of incident during BST Sea Survival practical lesson

RFP: Research analysis and report writing support

GWO is commissioning a report to assess and forecast workforce needs in offshore wind

Sea Survival and more, indoors at GWO Safety Zone!

Registration is now open for WindEurope Offshore Copenhagen 26-28 November 2019

Manual Handling and WaH to combine for new BST v13

Training providers, employers and delegates can now choose between the combined course, or individual modules

Certifications rejected following auditor non-compliance

GWO has recently identified a certification body performing audits to training providers, who has not documented compliance with GWO Criteria

ART and EFA standard reviews beginning today

GWO is beginning its review process for Advanced Rescue and Enhanced First Aid, beginning with a questionnaire for stakeholders.

Always use the correct version of a GWO Standard

Old versions of GWO standards are available for three months, but our survey discovered 30% of training providers could be waiting up to 12 weeks to implement the new version.

Windpower Brazil has safety at its heart

Safety is an investment in people, not a cost, say Brazilian training providers

Jose Jimenez joins GWO

GE Renewables veteran brings years of HSE experience to GWO secretariat

GWO stakeholder clinics at Wind Europe Bilbao

On 2nd April, GWO's training standards and audit & compliance specialists will be available to take questions and help with any problems.

Training providers: Don't delay your (re)certification

Training providers appointing certification bodies should make sure their supplier conforms to GWO's Criteria

New Training Providers - February edition

Our monthly update on new training provider certifications from around the world.

Blade Repair Standard draft published today

The Blade Repair working group completed this final draft five weeks ahead of schedule.

Members revise GWO leadership structure

GWO has adopted new statutes to maintain efficient governance while we grow our global membership of wind turbine manufacturers and owners.

Slinger Signaller standard update

The GWO Slinger Signaller standard working group is making progress

Gap training now available for SGRE ART courses

ART/Merit licence holders can now train the gaps in SGRE's advanced rescue course

Goldwind Sea Survival training centre praised by auditor

A new training centre in China has been highlighted by auditors for its quality.

BTT Installation Module completes first test run

The BTT Installation Module will provide technicians with an understanding and awareness of the associated health and safety issues when working on the installation phase of a project.

Blade Repair standard working group completes first draft

Analysis shows up to an 80% commonality between GWO members' existing blade repair training programmes in terms of basic safety and skills.

GWO training provider launches russian language BST & BTT

RESS is hoping to deliver GWO training in Russia from mid-2019

GWO Working Group membership call now closed

We've had a great response to our call for working group participants and have now ended the recruitment process.

Thanks to working groups

The commitment, flexibility and cooperation from everyone involved in the working groups has significantly contributed to GWOs mission to strive for an injury-free work environment and improve safety for personnel working on site in the global wind industry.

GWO holds workshop at AWEA Offshore 2018

HSE and O&M representatives from Ørsted and GW Renewable Energy presented at the workshop and explained how they believe GWO standards can be integrated into the training mix of technicians working in US Offshore wind.

21 new GWO training sites opened in Q3 2018

GWO training providers opened 21 new locations between July and September 2018.

Auditor education delivers rapid results in China

GWO safety initiatives in China have received a boost, after a trio of training infrastructure projects were revealed in Beijing.

Star Wind Energy certified in China

The newest member of GWO's global training provider network has been unveiled

Legal memorandum clarifies GWO position in United States

GWO has received confirmation its standards can aid compliance with the United States' Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

Legal memo clarifies GWO status in USA

"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."

Webinars for Enhanced First Aid, Advanced Rescue & Sea Survival published

Webinars explaining the Enhanced First Aid and Advanced Rescue Training Standards have now been published

Sea Survival Training Revised

The revised Basic Safety Training Sea Survival Module has been published today

Up to 10% of world wind workforce now trained to GWO standards

GWO certificates are now held by more than 67,000 wind energy workers

Blade Repair prepares for final stages

The increasing scale of wind turbine blades is likely to drive demand for safety and technical skills. GWO's Blade Repair Standard is being developed to support members' training needs now and in the future.