OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE
FEATURE SPONSOR
HSEQ IS A KEY ASPECT OF O&M WITH TWO MAIN OFFSHORE WIND INDUSTRY FOCUSES – COMPLIANCE & MAINTENANCE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE.
The first aims to prevent potential incidents and damage by keeping turbines in tip- top condition. Should the worst happen, the goal of the second is to put fully- trained rescue teams with proven trauma experience on site quickly.
Staff and stakeholders well-being is paramount. However, there are also sound business efficiency reasons - plus strong regulator drivers – for effective HSEQ.
OPERATIONS – MORE CHALLENGING During construction, meeting all these objectives is relatively easy to do. Budgets are large, activity levels high with many skilled personnel, vessels, plus equipment on site.
However, the operational phase is very different and poses problems for many operators. Profitability is a priority. There are fewer skilled workers to call on. Budgets don’t stretch to dedicated hospital vessels. Meanwhile, equipment begins to show signs of age, wear and tear.
HSEQ CHALLENGES IN THE O&M PHASE
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Many farms face both risks and limited resources. Without innovative solutions they are vulnerable.
REGULATIONS AND DRILLS The statutory HSE framework goes a long way towards defining what should be provided in the field.
Regular emergency and evacuation drills are mandatory in the oil & gas industry. Wind sector regulations take a different form. While the legal definition of offshore installations does not cover offshore wind farms and the offshore safety case regime (OSCR) and PFEER (prevention of fire and explosion emergency response) regulations do not apply, the Health & Safety at Work Act, MHSWR (Management of H&S at Work Regulations) and CDM (Construction Design and Management) do.
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