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GWO Certification
Global Wind Organization certification is a crucial standard for safety training in the wind energy industry, aimed at ensuring globally that wind energy personnel receive high-quality, standardized safety and technical training, contributing to the industry's safety and sustainable development.
Introduction to GWO Certification
GWO certification is Global Wind Organization Certification, is a set of safety training standards initiated by leaders in the global wind energy industry. This certification aims to promote safety among wind energy workers by ensuring they receive uniform and high-quality safety and technical training. GWO certification covers specific safety training courses relevant to the wind energy sector, including but not limited to work environment safety, first aid, fire awareness, working at heights safety, and manual handling.
 
Advantages of GWO Certification
1. Training certified under GWO significantly reduces workplace safety risks, safeguarding employee lives.
2. GWO certification demonstrates commitment to adhering to high standards of safety training, enhancing credibility within and outside the wind energy industry.
3. In some countries or regions, completing GWO standard safety training is a legal requirement or industry standard for personnel.
4. GWO certification is widely recognized, making it easier for trained personnel to transition between wind energy projects globally.

 

How to Obtain Certification
Kaixin Certification can provide an accredited certification against the GWO standard. Clients and customers willing to undergo certification needs to complete the application and contract agreement process following which initial or re-certification audits will be carried out. Once the certificate is issued (with a 3 year validity), further surveillance audits will have to be carried out at pre-defined frequencies to maintain the validity of the certificate.
 
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