GWO Enhanced First Aid module

Approval

GWO Enhanced First Aid Module is approved by Global Wind Organization (GWO).

Objectives

The aim of the module is to enable the Delegates to support and care for others working in the industry by possessing the knowledge, skills and attitude of Enhanced First Aid. Upon completion of the GWO EFA Delegates will be able to administer safe, effective and immediate lifesaving and enhanced first aid measures to save life and give assistance in remote areas using advanced emergency equipment and medical teleconsultation.

Identifying and explaining normal function, normal signs and    symptoms of serious and minor injuries and illness related to the human body.

Demonstrating understanding and correct order of management in an emergency situation in a Wind Turbine Generator (WTG) environment.

Delivering immediate enhanced first aid to stabilize the casualty.

Assessing the casualty, for injury or acute illness, to determine if medical advice and external-to-incident support is required.

Requesting telemedical consultation and medical/rescue assistance providing a concise and relevant report of the casualty’s condition and obtaining medical advice to further stabilize the casualty by using Telemedical consultation.

Requesting immediate medical/rescue assistance providing a concise and relevant report of the casualty’s condition.

Preparing the casualty for transfer to nominated evacuation/rescue point.

Acting as a leader in first aid situations.

Administering safe, effective and immediate lifesaving and enhanced first aid measures to save life and give assistance in remote areas using advanced emergency equipment and medical teleconsultation, while having particular regard for personal-protection.

Course contents

The GWO ENHANCED FIRST AID TRAINING COURSE covers the following topics:

Lesson 1 - Introduction

Lesson 2 - Risks/Hazards/Legislation

Lesson 3 - Anatomy

Lesson 4 - Management of an incident - National Emergency Response  -  Medical Teleconsultation

Lesson 5 - Lifesaving and Enhanced First Aid using Primary and   Secondary Survey

Lesson 6 - Pain management and further possible medication

Lesson 7 - Evaluation

Target group  

Personnel who will be working in the wind industry or related fields, and who will have duties to fulfil in a wind turbine environment, as well as usually being in physical contact with a wind farm environment or an offshore wind structure. Personnel that is selected by their employer to perform Enhanced First Aid onshore or offshore, where training according to the GWO Enhanced First Aid training may enable them to react to incidents and thus mitigate the results of casualties deriving from the identified risks.

Entry standards 

Trainees wishing to enter this course should be medically fit and capable of fully participating.

Course limitation

12 persons

Duration 

3 days