BUZZARDS BAY, MA : Massachusetts Maritime Academy (MMA; www.maritime.edu), a top-ranked public university with undergraduate degree programs focusing on science, engineering, technology, math, and business that blend academics and experiential learning, has trained 82 members and counting of the New England Ironworkers Impact Region 1 in Global Wind Organisation (GWO) Basic Safety Training (BST) over seven sessions.
Union members receiving the three-day training at the Academy’s Buzzards Bay campus now possess an awareness of the hazards encountered when working within the wind industry, how to control and mitigate against these risks, and are better able to increase their safety through proper use of personal protective equipment, emergency equipment, and procedures.
In cooperation with RelyOn Nutec, the globally recognized GWO Basic Safety Training program at MMA has been up and running since November 2019; in less than three years some 200 participants have successfully completed training.
“The renewable energy industry is opening doors for many industries, including ours,” said David M. Langlais, Business Manager/FST for Ironworkers Local 37 in East Providence, Rhode Island. “We’re grateful to the Massachusetts Maritime Academy for providing this important safety training and look forward to continuing the great working relationship we have forged with the Academy.”
“Union leaders understand the opportunity to work in the clean energy industry is great for their members but also realize that there are occupational risks. They know that safety must be at the forefront of each member’s mind, and the training we’re delivering is helping members understand and prepare for the hazards they may face,” said Capt. Michael R. Burns Jr., Executive Director of Maritime Center for Responsible Energy at Massachusetts Maritime Academy.