Case Study: Improving Safety from third-party forestry works

BACKGROUND

EnergyPro were engaged to take over as technical managers for an existing operational windfarm constructed on third-party owned forested land. On take-over, it was clear that forestry felling operations were being carried out without notification or consultation with the windfarm’s previous asset managers.

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ENERGYPRO ACTIONS

EnergyPro engaged with the forestry harvesting operations manager and the relevant Business Area Unit manager. We established a clear plan for future works and an agreed set of standards for an interface agreement, including prior notification, requirements for site inductions and clarity on safety responsibilities.

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RESULTS

An interface agreement was drafted and safety levels were substantially improved. Within Wind Energy Ireland we established and led a “Windfarm Interface” working group to ensure that this approach could be standardised across the industry.

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"Establishing a clear interface agreement is a key part of our onboarding process and ensures full clarity on safety roles with all relevant stakeholders"

Stephen Lyons

HSE Manager