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June 25, 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 25, 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Old versions of BST and BTT no longer valid from 1st July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 Use of unpublished versions by GWO training providers may be considered a non-compliance.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.

June 7, 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.

May 29, 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.

May 23, 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

May 23, 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

May 23, 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.‍

May 23, 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.

May 23, 2019

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

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

May 23, 2019

Certification bodies: Provide your documentation by 1 April 2019

From 1 April 2019, certification bodies must document how they meet the requirements of the GWO criteria for certification bodies. Certificates issued by those who 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.

May 23, 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

BST working group opens WaH and Manual Handling surveys

GWO is updating the Working at Heights and Manual Handling modules of the BST. If there's something you think needs to be changed, answer our questionnaire ASAP.

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

Whistle blowers encouraged to give training provider feedback

Whistle blowers who are suspicious of potential non-compliance by a GWO Training Provider are encouraged to get in touch with the Secretariat.

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.

May 23, 2019

Wind turbine technicians flocked to GWO training in 2017

Copenhagen – Thursday 22 February 2018 – Global Wind Organisation has published its first annual report, which shows that during 2017 44,418 technicians from 135 countries received GWO certified safety training in 2017.

May 23, 2019

GWO delegation heading to AWEA San Diego

A Global Wind Organisation team will demonstrate the benefits and opportunities of global safety training standards at a key conference in the USA next week.

May 23, 2019

EFA Work Group finalizes 1st draft of new Standard

Technicians trained in enhanced first aid (EFA) moved a step closer after the GWO EFA work group finalized its first draft of the standard.

May 23, 2019

Advanced Rescue Training (ART) progress continues

Training providers will soon be selected to conduct pilot tests of the GWO Advanced Rescue Training Standard.

May 23, 2019

Blade Repair activity progressing

GWO officially kicked off its Blade Repair Working Group last week, meeting at Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy in Brande, Central Denmark.

May 23, 2019

GWO targets global growth under new leadership

More than 43,000 technicians from 135 countries received GWO certified safety training in 2017, helping wind turbine manufacturers and operators reduce costs, cut duplication and improve quality.

May 23, 2019

Pilot test for the Basic Safety Training Sea Survival module

The wind industry is constantly evolving and the same applies for the training required to stay safe. A GWO working group is therefore testing an update to the BST Sea Survival module and has recently completed a pilot.

May 23, 2019

GWO welcomes Shanghai Electric as new member

GWO is proud to announce that Shanghai Electric has joined the organization as a new member.

May 23, 2019

GWO welcomes Envision as new member

GWO is proud to announce that Envision has joined the organization as a new member.

May 23, 2019

GWO plans Enhanced First Aid safety training standard

GWO is developing an Enhanced First Aid (EFA) training standard, to provide employers with an extra level of first aid training that can help stabilize and keep casualties alive until rescue arrives and thereby avoid deterioration of the situation.

May 23, 2019

News from the GWO Steering Committee

At the GWO Steering Committee meeting on September 20-21, decisions were made on priorities for training standards to be developed in the coming year and on fee levels for 2018.

May 23, 2019

RenewableUK withdraws its training standards

RenewableUK is withdrawing its training standards and will continue recognizing GWO as the industry standard going forward.

May 23, 2019

New Senior Training Advisor at GWO

The GWO secretariat is happy to announce the appointment of Jakob Bjørn Nielsen as Senior Training Advisor.

May 23, 2019

Webinar recording on the BTT and the BST is now available

On June 15, GWO hosted two webinars on the updated BTT and BST Standards.

May 23, 2019

WINDA Q1 Training statistics report

Following the first full quarter of operations, GWO is releasing its first report on training statistics retrieved from the WINDA database.

May 23, 2019

Basic Technical Training standard launches

Training Providers that are certified to deliver the BMT are automatically approved to deliver the BTT, and are asked to update their training course content according to the new standard.

May 23, 2019

GWO adopts Code of Conduct

GWO has developed a code of conduct which is now published in the Criteria for Training Providers..

May 23, 2019

Innogy, Enercon and GoldWind join GWO

GWO is pleased to announce that innogy SE, Enercon and GoldWind have all signed on as a members of Global Wind Organisation.

May 23, 2019

New Training Committee Advisor at GWO

The GWO secretariat is happy to announce that we have expanded the team with our new colleague, Haben Zekarias.

May 23, 2019

Merit process for qualified personnel is now available

GWO has developed a merit process that enables companies to assess existing qualifications and training among staff and merit those that fulfill the criteria to an equivalent GWO training record in WINDA.

May 23, 2019

The Basic Maintenance Training Standard becomes the Basic Technical Training Standard

The Basic Maintenance Training (BMT) Standard was released in July 2016 and has been well received by the industry.

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 Stakeholder Forum at WindEurope Hamburg set for 26/9

The 2018 GWO Stakeholder Forum has been confirmed, with a full day programme planned as a side event to the WindEurope Global Wind Summit in Hamburg.

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

Shanghai Electric agrees new GWO training deal

Global Wind Organisation member Shanghai Electric is stepping up its Basic Safety Training for technicians, with a new local sourcing arrangement.

May 23, 2019

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May 23, 2019

Goldwind to open sea survival training centre

The Sea Survival training centre will form the basis of Goldwind's offshore safety training programme going forward and the company expects to award substantial numbers of GWO certificates when it begins operation.

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