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F08
Date of Next Course: Tuesday 26th January
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Venue: Humber Emergency Planning Centre, Humberside International Airport, Kirmington, North Lincolnshire, DN39 6AB
Duration: 1/2 Day
Validation: 2* Years (1 Year in Germany)
Awarding Body: GWO (Global Wind Organisation)
The GWO Fire Safety standard outlines the basic safety training and competence recommended by Global Wind Organisation (GWO) trade associations for personnel involved with work on wind turbines and any associated site or project infrastructure.
Looking to work within the renewables sector or revalidate your existing GWO Fire Safety qualification
HFR Solutions CIC has attained the GWO accreditations, therefore we can deliver the GWO Fire Safety course and the other four GWO key training standards for employees, contractors and technicians to achieve the recognised industry standards and qualifications to work within the renewables sector or simple just revalidate their existing qualifications.
GWO course qualifications compass of the following four key modules;
HFR Solutions CIC - Meeting Your GWO Fire Safety Training Requirements
Due to our purpose-built training facilities and flexible working approach, we can deliver the GWO Fire Safety training module or all four training courses over an intensive five day training program.
The GWO Fire Safety training course syllabus outlines the general health and safety duties of employers to their employees in terms of fire safety and prevention and covers the following key elements;
Personal responsibilities of employees and the self-employed | Overview of relevant legislation |
Overview of relevant standards and guidance | Fire combustion and fire spread |
Hazards and risks relating to fires within the wind industry | Fire prevention |
Fire extinguishing | Risk assessments and control measures for fire awareness |
Firefighting equipment used within the wind industry | Emergency procedures and safety instructions |
Appreciate the relevance of different company / site-specific H&S procedures and rules |
Your delegates will receive the following course benefits;
Upon successful completion of the GWO Fire Awareness Training Course, delegates will receive a certificate to confirm they have successfully met the criteria.
Delegates undertaking the 1/2 Day GWO First Awareness will be able to demonstrate:
For any employee undertaking responsibilities such as fire safety or acting in the role of a Fire Marshal, it may be well worth checking out the following legislation and fire regulations:
Risk Assessments
Related Fire Safety Links
https://www.hse.gov.uk/toolbox/fire.htm
Don't Just Take Our Word For It......
"The four courses (Working at Height, Manual Handling Operations, Fire Safety and First Aid) offered by HFRS within Renewables have been “first class”. The expertise of the HFRS trainers have in the subjects areas is what makes HFRS “first class” as the trainers are from the Fire & Rescue Services that have “lived and breathed” real-life hazardous environments.
The HFRS facilities are welcoming, have and use the proper equipment for courses content with great outdoor and indoor practical working exercise areas. Everyone is approachable, willing to help and support all the course attendees making your day most enjoyable."
Justin Kenyon, HSEO Advisor/Safety Engineer in Renewables, Centrica
GWO Fire Awareness
Course Code: F08
Location - Humber Emergency Planning Centre, Humberside International Airport, Kirmington, North Lincolnshire, DN39 6AB
Duration - 1/2 Day
Closed Course Information
Price per course - £1050.00 + VAT
Max 12 delegates
Open Course Booking Dates
Discuss your course requirements with a member of our team or request a call-back.