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January 22, 2020

WINDA update 22nd January 2020

New solutions have been released for WINDA

January 14, 2020

GWO welcomes two new colleagues

Operations, communication and marketing support functions expand to meet demand

December 19, 2019

Jobs at GWO - Operations Supporter (Maternity cover)

We are looking for an Operations Supporter for a 9 months contract (maternity cover) to join a small, internationally oriented secretariat.

January 22, 2020

New WINDA launches On Monday December 16

GWO has migrated WINDA from a Django/Python solution hosted on Amazon Web Services to a solution based on Microsoft Azure.

January 3, 2020

GWO aligns WINDA with UN Human Development Index

GWO members say the value created by WINDA for safety and workforce productivity far outweigh the costs of the system

December 3, 2019

Criteria documents to be simplified in 2020

The GWO Criteria for Training Providers and Certification Bodies provide the framework and governance system around which more than 350 training providers can operate.

November 27, 2019

GWO and GWEC join forces to power the global wind energy workforce

Global Wind Organisation (GWO) and the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) have signed a partnership agreement to highlight the importance of safety, training and job creation to power wind energy development and the global energy transition.

November 22, 2019

Conclusion of investigation at GWO training provider

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

November 18, 2019

North America and Asia lead GWO growth in Q3

GWO training increased substantially in North America and Asia during the third quarter of 2019

November 11, 2019

China WindPower 2019: GWO stresses importance of safety in offshore wind

Jakob Lau Holst, CEO of GWO, congratulated SHANGHAI ELECTRIC on their new offshore training site at a special ceremony during China Wind Power 2019.

October 31, 2019

RFP: Research analysis and report writing support

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

November 7, 2019

GWO to unveil top 25 Hazards & Risks at WindEurope Offshore

Data-driven decision making will increasingly drive training standardisation in wind. Jose Jimenez, Governance and Risk Manager at Global Wind Organisation explains the role GWO’s Risk Register will have in moving the industry forward.

October 16, 2019

VR safety simulator to be unveiled at WindEurope Offshore

Developers of Simulwind claim virtual reality simulator gives students pre-site knowledge of WTG, reducing costs and time for training

October 16, 2019

Help us improve GWO Training and Certification Body Criteria

GWO is beginning its review process of training provider and certification body rules, beginning with a questionnaire for stakeholders.

October 16, 2019

North America group makes strong start

North America’s leading wind energy employers came together for two and a half days of work at the GE Renewables Learning Center in Niskayuna, NY.

October 17, 2019

Industry first brings offshore training onshore

GWO Sea Survival training has never been demonstrated inside an exhibition centre before

October 15, 2019

Sea Survival and more, indoors at GWO Safety Zone!

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

October 15, 2019

Win an exhibition pass to WindEurope Offshore worth €200

If safety in offshore wind is your priority, enter our competition to win a complementary three day exhibition pass to WindEurope Offshore.

October 1, 2019

Manual Handling and WaH combine for new BST v13

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

October 1, 2019

New Slinger Signaller/Rigger Signal Person training standard launched

The standard was created after more than 400 existing certifications were discovered in Europe alone for this type of skill set.

September 30, 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

September 25, 2019

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

January 2, 2020

GWO aligns WINDA with UN Human Development Index

The WINDA fee suports GWO's mission to create a safer and more productive workforce in wind

September 25, 2019

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.

September 25, 2019

Iberdrola expects up to 6000 workers will receive GWO training

New member estimates how many of its employees and contractors could potentially be in scope

September 17, 2019

Iberdrola joins Global Wind Organisation

World leader in wind energy commits to GWO standards

September 12, 2019

GWO publishes half year 2019 results

Workforce and employers benefit as GWO training up 26% in first half of 2019

September 4, 2019

North American firms join to focus on safety as the wind turbine industry grows

Goal to optimize supply chain and source talent from certified training providers through contractors, owner operators and manufacturers to continuously improve core safety competencies.

August 27, 2019

Training providers: Always check your certification body meets GWO Criteria

The certification body you appoint to audit your site must appear on the GWO's approved list

October 16, 2019

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.

June 26, 2019

Old versions of BST and BTT no longer valid from 1st July

Basic Safety Training (BST) version 11 and Basic Technical Training (BTT) version 4 will no longer be valid from 1st July. Use of unpublished versions by GWO training providers may be considered a non-compliance.

June 24, 2019

Taiwanese delegation visits GWO

As Taiwan prepares to develop 5.5 GW of offshore wind by 2025, a delegation from the country's leading science and technology university visited GWO on a fact finding mission.

June 20, 2019

Nordex shares plans as new GWO member

When a new member company joins GWO, an onboarding process begins to help align safety practices with established, global standards. We report on The Nordex Group’s plans which include merit for up to 500 working at height certifications.

August 27, 2019

Standards and criteria set for Mandarin translation

GWO has begun its first project to translate its standards and criteria into another language.

June 7, 2019

Windpower Brazil has safety at its heart

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

June 7, 2019

BTT and ART/EFA boost Q1 numbers in WINDA

The number of GWO-trained technicians continued to rise during the first quarter of 2019, boosted by increases in technical and advanced skills courses.

August 16, 2019

Slinger Signaller Training Standard draft published

The standard was created after more than 400 existing certifications were discovered in Europe alone for this type of skill set.

May 23, 2019

Pakistan, Malaysia and Haiti now part of GWO network

An update on new training provider certifications from around the world.

August 27, 2019

GWO is peace of mind for CP La Castellana wind farm workers

On ILO World Safety Day 28.04.2019, site leaders from Argentina's new 99MW La Castellana Wind Farm explained how GWO standards help them at work. **This article has been translated from the original spanish version

May 23, 2019

Jose Jimenez joins GWO

GE Renewables veteran brings years of HSE experience to GWO secretariat

June 26, 2019

The Nordex Group joins GWO

• Eight of world’s top 10 wind turbine manufacturers now GWO Members • Collaboration is key to creating safer and more productive workforce

August 27, 2019

GWO elects new leadership

The leadership of a new Executive Committee (ExCo) of Global Wind Organisation has today been formed. The committee oversees all work carried out by the Secretariat.‍

September 20, 2019

Safety, Skills & Training Zone at WindEurope Conference 2019

GWO hosted a successful two day conference and demonstration programme, attended by 100s of guests

May 23, 2019

GWO standards and criteria updated today

Existing versions of training standards will continue to be available for a period of three months. Previous criteria versions will be valid until 1 October 2019.

May 23, 2019

Share your GWO stories on World Safety Day

ILO World Safety Day 2019 is an opportunity to explain how globally recognised safety training standards raise the bar for everyone.

May 29, 2019

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.

August 27, 2019

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

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

August 27, 2019

Certification bodies: Provide your documentation by 1 April 2019

From 1 April 2019 certificates issued by certification bodies that have not provided documentation to GWO will not be accepted.

May 23, 2019

New Training Providers - February edition

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

May 29, 2019

Blade Repair Standard draft published today

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

September 11, 2019

Global standards kept 74,000+ wind workers safe in 2018

Chairman Eloy Jauregui says "challenge just beginning" as GWO-trained workforce hits 74,000+ people worldwide

May 23, 2019

Blade Repair standard ready for launch

The world’s largest turbine manufacturers and owners have collaborated to bring to market their most ambitious training standard yet. The GWO Blade Repair standard is designed to achieve learning objectives in the safety and craftsmanship skills that are essential to this challenging, technical role.

May 23, 2019

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.

May 23, 2019

Join us in Bilbao!

GWO is hosting the first ever Safety, Skills and Training Zone at the Wind Europe Conference & Exhibition on April 2nd & 3rd in Bilbao

May 23, 2019

Auditor Qualification Training on three continents

As part of GWO's ongoing commitment to good governance of its worldwide training network, a trio of Auditor Qualification Training (AQT) courses will take place in the United States, Denmark and China.

May 23, 2019

Slinger Signaller standard update

The GWO Slinger Signaller standard working group is making progress

May 23, 2019

Basic Technical Training Installation module launches

Technicians will develop an understanding and awareness of the associated health and safety issues when working on the installation phase of a project

May 23, 2019

GWO welcomes trio of new colleagues

The GWO Secretariat has grown from two to eight employees in the space of eighteen months

May 23, 2019

Gap training now available for SGRE ART courses

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

May 23, 2019

Goldwind Sea Survival training centre praised by auditor

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

May 23, 2019

VIDEO: Standards improve worker safety, say Vestas and Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy

Globally leading wind turbine manufacturers endorse GWO standards for their workforce training needs.

May 23, 2019

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.

May 23, 2019

Members announce plans and strategy for 2019

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.

May 23, 2019

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.

May 23, 2019

GWO training provider launches russian language BST & BTT

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

May 23, 2019

Changes to GWO certification criteria on the way

From April 2019, certification bodies must document one of three ways their auditors are qualified to certify a GWO training site or course.

May 23, 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.

May 23, 2019

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.

May 23, 2019

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.

May 23, 2019

21 new GWO training sites opened in Q3 2018

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

May 23, 2019

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.

May 23, 2019

Star Wind Energy certified in China

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

May 23, 2019

GWO Sea Survival preferred module for US offshore technicians

GWO has published legal guidance for offshore wind developers in the United States, demonstrating the relevance of BST Sea Survival training for technicians.

May 23, 2019

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).

May 23, 2019

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."

May 23, 2019

GWO launches Advanced Rescue and Enhanced First Aid training

The Enhanced First Aid (EFA) and Advanced Rescue Training (ART) standards have been created by broad-based working groups comprising GWO member companies and training providers.

May 23, 2019

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

May 23, 2019

Sea Survival Training Revised

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

May 23, 2019

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

May 23, 2019

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.

May 23, 2019

GWO Supports US wind industry campaign

Global Wind Organisation is proud to support American Wind Week, in celebration of wind power emerging in 2017 as America's #1 sources of renewable energy capacity.

May 23, 2019

EFA completes second pilot test

The Enhanced First Aid working group completed a successful three day pilot test of the standard at the end of June, and GWO members are looking forward to its release in Autumn.

May 23, 2019

Blade Repair Standard approaches development stage

The Global Wind Organisation Blade Repair Working Group continues to progress rapidly, with the standard approaching phase three of five (Development).

May 23, 2019

Almost 50% of training providers complete Sea Survival Review

GWO would like to thank all those who responded to our first standards review. 46% of all Sea Survival certified training providers completed our questionnaire, which closed on 30th June.

May 23, 2019

GWO celebrates Global Wind Day 2018

GWO is playing its part in Global Wind Day today, as the windpower industry celebrates its growing contribution to the worldwide energy mix.

May 23, 2019

GWO supports Global Offshore Wind 2018

Global Wind Organisation is supporting RenewableUK’s Global Offshore Wind 2018 conference and exhibition taking place from 19 – 20 June at Manchester Central.

May 23, 2019

GWO Standards Review begins with BTT and BST Sea Survival Consultation

Global Wind Organisation is providing an opportunity for all stakeholders to contribute to the evolution of its standards.

May 23, 2019

New standards complete latest pilot tests

GWO Working Groups have made significant progress in developing new standards, with the completion of three pilot tests during May.

May 23, 2019

85% agree that "GWO standards improve safety"

A survey of GWO stakeholders has found a majority believe standards like the BST are 'improving worker safety'

May 23, 2019

GWO supporting developers with global training expansion

17 sites added as GWO training continues worldwide growth in Q1, 2018

May 23, 2019

Two new training standards set for launch

Two new GWO training standards have been earmarked for launch in Q4 2018, with Advanced Rescue Training (ART) and Enhanced First Aid (EFA) set for release in October.

May 23, 2019

Biannual release dates announced for April and October

Stakeholders will soon be able to set their calendars according to new release dates at the beginning of Q2 and Q4 every year.

May 23, 2019

GDPR update: Data protection documents published

On 25th May 2018, the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will come into full effect.

May 23, 2019

IMPORTANT UPDATE: New Criteria for Training Providers published

We are pleased to announce our latest update of the GWO Criteria for Training Providers.

May 23, 2019

WINDA reveals latest wind turbine technician training trends

After completing its first full year of operation, the GWO training records database WINDA can now provide an increasing amount of comparative data.

May 23, 2019

GWO Members collaborate on blade repair risk review

GWO’s Blade Repair Working Group (pictured) has completed the latest stage of its training standard development, compiling a comprehensive risk analysis to inform learning objectives.

May 23, 2019

GWO China Committee leads new auditor workshop

China’s growing importance as a hub for GWO training has taken a step forward, after delegates completed a week-long auditing workshop in Shenyang.

May 23, 2019

Gap Matrix for BTT training updated

Global Wind Organisation has updated the Basic Technical Training Gap Matrix Tables, to include the legacy training packages of two further members.

May 23, 2019

New Requirement for BTT Gap Training Launched

GWO has developed a new Requirement for Performing BTT Gap Training and Merit Assessment, as members begin transferring technicians to the BTT Standard.

May 23, 2019

GWO hits the headlines

A busy few months has resulted in Global Wind Organisation making frequent headlines in the renewable energy industry trade media.

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