WORKING AT HEIGHTS - Wind Energy Network

SPONSORS OF Height & Confined Spaces WorkSafe Workingat HeightFalls from height continue to be the one of the biggestsafety threats in wind farm construction projects and windfarm operation and maintenance practices. Therefore it isvital to use adequate procedures and apply appropriatepractices to prevent incidents and accidents.+44 (0)3333 441113A new ApproAchto AviAtion impAct Assessments...• pre-planning site assessments• Field surveys (accurate quantification of impact)• Full aviation impact assessments• impartial, expert advice from professionalswith 20+ years’ experience in communicationsengineering & Air traffic managementBecause measurement isbetter than prediction.Risk assessments & method statementsThe method of access must be appropriate to the height,location, conditions and task undertaken during the installationand maintenance of wind turbine. The risk assessments shouldbe carried out and safe work instructions should be written andcommunicated to the people involved in advance for any workperformed at heights regardless of the methods chosen. Anyrisk assessment/method statements should be prepared by acompetent person in accordance with safety requirements andmust be regularly reviewed to ensure adequate safety measures.Aerostat surveys Ltd. +44 (0)3333 441113www.aerostat.co.uk enquiries@aerostat.co.ukEquipment useIn the event that mobile elevated working platforms are used, theymust be serviced, and maintained regularly for use by a competentperson. It is utmost important that suitable attachment points areused to secure fall protection. When ladders are used for workingat heights, they must be secured to prevent fall while in use andkept in good condition when stored after use.Personal legal dutyIf it is you who is required to work at height regardless of chosenaccess method, make yourself familiar with the risk assessment/method statement of the access method to work at height. It islegally required for any employer to ensure that all requisite safetyrisk assessments are carried out and purpose fit equipmentis used, it is your legal duty to check that you are given safeequipment for working at heights.If you find a situation in which the risk to your safety isunacceptably high, you must stop work and demand safeworking conditions to be put in place for safe working at heights.ABS Group Ltdwww.abs-group.comwww.windenergynetwork.co.uk89