Renewable Energy Workplace Safety
REWS (Renewable Energy Workplace Safety) for Divers and Unmanned Systems personnel is a course covering First Aid at Sea, Occupational health and safety hazards (chemical hazards, physical hazards, ergonomic risk factors, electrical safety, working at heights), Water Survival, Maintenance and repair safety tasks, Fire and explosion awareness and risk assessment.
REWS approved course was developed on the basis of Codes of Practice and Safety Standards created by DIA, in collaboration with companies involved in the Renewable Energy industry, research and development of safety and rescue equipment.
This course is suitable for those working in Wind Farm, Subsea Cable, Wave Energy, Tidal Energy sector.
The course is a combination of techniques and procedures prepared on the basis of DIA regulations, standards, guidelines, and industry best practices which are intended to mitigate many hazards in aquatic environments.
Overseas Degree Equivalency Table
| DIA REWS | GWO BST training |
| REWS | |
| Who should attend | It is ideal for personnel involved in the renewable energy onshore and who works on board vessels or rigs |
| Requirements | 18 years old |
| Duration | 6 days (56 hours) |
| Theoretical activity | 2 days (16 hours) |
| Practical activity | 4 days (40 hours) day and night activities |
| Competences | PPE and protective shields or barriers to protect against electrical risks, fire and explosions; working with or near chemical substances; handle tasks safely and efficiently while working at heights; Situational awareness and hazards identification, etc. |
| Certificate | CCT + Second-Party Assessment Certification – OHS Certificate |