GWO Standards

Advanced Rescue Training Standard

Version 4
May 2, 2023

The ART modules shall enable participants to perform entry-type injured person rescue operations, in a WTG, using industry standard rescue equipment, rescue methods and techniques, exceeding those of GWO Working at Height.

Hub Rescue

The aim of this module is to enable the participants to perform rescue operations, in a WTG hub, spinner and inside the blade by using industry standard rescue equipment, methods and techniques, exceeding those of GWO Working at Height.

This training standard should be read alongside GWO's Requirements for Training. Download the Requirements for Training here.

Nacelle, Tower & Basement Rescue

The aim of this module is to enable the participants to perform injured person rescue operations in a WTG nacelle, tower, and basement, by using industry standard rescue equipment, methods, and techniques, exceeding those of GWO work at height.

This training standard should be read alongside GWO's Requirements for Training. Download the Requirements for Training here

Single Rescuer - Hub, Spinner & Inside Blade

The aim of this module is to enable the participants to perform single rescuer advanced rescue operations, in a WTG hub, spinner and inside the blade by using industry standard rescue equipment, methods and techniques, exceeding those of GWO’s BST Working at Heights .

This training standard should be read alongside GWO's Requirements for Training. Download the Requirements for Training here.

Single Rescuer - Nacelle, Tower, Basement

The aim of this module is to enable the participants to perform single rescuer advanced rescue operations, in a WTG nacelle, tower and basement, by using industry standard rescue equipment, methods and techniques, exceeding those of GWO’s BST Working at Heights.

This training standard should be read alongside GWO's Requirements for Training. Download the Requirements for Training here.

Click here to download the PDF file of the Advanced Rescue Training Standard Version 4

Upon completion of the Global Wind Organisation (GWO) Advanced Rescue training (ART) participants will be able to access and rescue an injured person from the hub and the nacelle, tower, and basement section of a wind turbine. These training modules can be delivered independently of one another or as stand-alone training.

This training standard should be read alongside GWO's Requirements for Training. Download the Requirements for Training here.

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The earlier version of ART V3.1 will remain valid to 1 November 2023. Download ART V3.1 here