Fire Awareness Module - GWO BST

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The GWO Fire Awareness Training is designed for:

All workers in the wind industry who want to gain the knowledge and practical skills to prevent, identify, and manage fire situations in wind farms.

This course is essential for:

• Technicians working onshore or offshore in wind energy.

• Professionals exposed to fire risks in turbine environments.

• Safety managers who require compliance with Global Wind Organisation (GWO) standards.

Objetivo

The GWO Fire Awareness course prepares participants to:

• React appropriately upon discovering a fire in a wind turbine, including the proper use of extinguishers and fire-fighting equipment.
• Acquire knowledge about the development and spread of fire.
• Understand the causes of fire in a wind turbine and related damages.
• Identify any signs of fire in the environment of a wind turbine.
• Know the contingency plans, including smoke detection and evacuation procedures.

Requisitos del curso

• Must be over 18 years old.
• Adequate physical fitness for the activity.
• No prior experience is required.

Duración del curso

The GWO Fire Awareness Training lasts for 4 hours, combining theoretical and practical exercises to ensure comprehensive and effective training.

Certificación y Validez

Upon successful completion of the GWO Fire Awareness Training, participants receive a:

• GWO Digital Certificate. The certificate is valid for 24 months and can be renewed at any audited GWO center with a three-month notice period without penalty.

• This official certification is internationally recognized and mandatory for technicians working in the wind energy sector

Precio del curso

• Initial Course: €175
• Refresher: €110
  The price includes all necessary materials.

Contenido del curso

The GWO Fire Awareness Training covers essential knowledge and practical skills to ensure fire safety in the wind industry:

• • Legislation: Knowledge of applicable regulations and standards.
  • Combustion Phenomenon and Fire Spread: Understanding how a fire occurs and spreads.
  • Extinguishing Mechanisms: Techniques and methods for extinguishing fires.
  • Fire Prevention: Strategies to avoid risky situations.
  • Fire Extinguishing Equipment in a Wind Turbine: Proper use of available resources.
  • Practical Exercises: Simulations in a real context, in a controlled space and environment, allowing participants to apply what they have learned.