China General Nuclear Power Group’s wind subsidiary has joined the Global Wind Organisation (GWO).
As well as joining the safety organisation CGN Wind Power has invested in its own GWO-certified training centre in Tianjin.
The centre will provide safety and technical training for the company’s growing workforce and other third parties from the wind energy supply chain.
CGN Wind Power has installed over 14GW of capacity to date and will commit to using GWO standards for its workforce where appropriate.
GWO members collaborate to develop and set minimum standards for safety and technical training.
The training is delivered by large employers like CGN Wind Power as well as a network of more than 350 independent certified training providers in more than 40 countries around the world.
Almost 90,000 people had a valid GWO training record by 31 December 2019.
Shuting Kang, executive vice president at CGN’s training department, said: “Safety is our priority and we take great pride in giving our employees the correct training to keep them safe at work.
“Now, by joining Global Wind Organisation, CGNWP can make a meaningful contribution for our whole industry’s safety culture, helping to embed safe work practices and standards in China and across the world.”
GWO chairman and Vestas chief health and safety specialist Paul Robbins said: “I would like to welcome our new colleagues to the GWO family.
“As a top 10 owner/operator, CGNWP’s contribution to wind development cannot be underestimated. With their commitment to use GWO standards wherever appropriate, we take a major step forward towards achieving our mission towards creating an injury free working environment in wind.”