PROBLEM SOLVED
A PROBLEM SOLVED FOR SSE S RENEWABLES
SSE Renewables owns and operate multiple wind farm development and operations sites across the UK & Ireland.
In 2008, they sought out a lone worker system that would fit the bill, be efficient, be reliable and be easy to set up with multiple users. Their teams work across rural and remote sites, often in areas where channels of communication can be difficult and their staff may work in mobile phone black spots, with minimal and unreliable mobile phone coverage.
ISOLATED WORKING ENVIRONMENTS The challenges of working in such areas includes isolated working in often rugged and mountainous environments, sudden changes in weather and limitations of access by the emergency services. They sought out a system which featured a ‘buddy system’, a facility for checking in and most importantly, for summoning help in case of emergency in locations where other communications devices may not work.
SOLUTION
After examining their options, they found that the SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger from Globalstar suited their needs. Following a field trial period, they provided their staff with the devices, which were easy to use and so were well received.
They have seen others who work in the renewables sector and have also considered the risks who similarly opted to use these devices. It seems the SPOT Messenger has grown to be recognised as a useful tool in the management of health and safety during remote work.
TAYING IN TOUCH WITH LONE WIND ENERGY WORKERS
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