WIND TURBINE RISK ASSESSMENT

BOWER PRIMARY SCHOOL

 WIND TURBINE RISK ASSESSMENT

CONTENTS

Scope of Assessment 1
Summary 3
Site Risk Assessment 4
Project Planning Checklist 5
Contractor Management Checklist 6
Installation Checklist 7
Operation Checklist 8
Monitoring Checklist 9
Maintenance Checklist 10
Wind Speed Controls Info. 11
Risk Matrix Info. 12
Turbine Safety Zones Info. 13
Site Plan 14
Action Plan 15
BRE Report + Site Findings 16

LINKS
BRE Report Link
Small Scale Wind Turbine Risk Assessment – Scope of Assessment

This document is intended to provide a staged approach to assessment of the health and safety risks
associated with the installation of a wind turbine generator at a Council building. The document
advises on the current situation with the installations and reports on actions that are required following
a full risk re-assessment and on advice received from the Building Research Establishment (BRE) on
the best practice approach. The BRE report has been included along with information pertaining to
the site being assessed.

The Risk Assessment tool has been devised to assist with a delivery process from conception to
operation, and in this case has been applied retrospectively to the Council site.

In terms of the information that has been provided the document has been arranged into the following
sections;

1. Summary Page (page 3)

The “Summary” of the Risk Assessment (RA) records information on the site, equipment that has
been installed, persons involved in the risk assessment process and details of the risk assessment
outcomes. This notes site specific details of the wind turbine location and surrounding area and what
revisions and re-assessments have been carried out. This is intended to allow a quick and simple
summary of the risk assessment.

2. Site Risk Assessment (page 4)

The “Site Risk Assessment” page details the RA process. It shows the identified risks, what risk rating
has been applied along with how these are controlled and any residual risk or mitigating measures
that are in place.

3. Project Planning Checklist (page 5)

The project planning list provides to record the actions necessary in reaching a decision regarding the
suitability of any site to wind generation and details the standards of equipment and approvals met.

4. Contractor Management Checklist (page 6)

The contractor management checklist records that appropriate assessments have been undertaken in
the selection of firms that are permitted to install or maintain the equipment.

5. Installation Checklist (page 7)

The Installation Checklist is intended to show that the health and safety requirements associated with
the installation have been undertaken and recorded.

6. Operation Checklist (page 8)

The items on this page relate to the handover to site operation and record that documents and tools
are available on site along with any training or emergency cover provision in place.

7. Monitoring Checklist (page 9)

The monitoring checklist is intended to record all issues in operation of the turbine and will provide a
record that will inform the maintenance requirements and on-going safe operation of the equipment.

8. Maintenance Checklist (page 10)

The maintenance list will be a record of all servicing and routine upkeep to the site and turbine.

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9. Wind Controls Guidance (page 11)
This section lays out the processes for addressing the conditions and what actions are to be taken.

10. Risk Matrix Information (page 12)

This page provides information on the risk outcomes

11. Turbine Safety Zone Information (page 13)

This information is taken from the Microrenewable Certification Scheme (MCS) wind guidance
document and indicates the areas where consideration is to be given within the risk assessment.

12. Site Plan (page 14)

Details of the location of the wind turbine and site are given in this section.

13. Action Plan (page 15)

Listed here are actions that have resulted from the re-assessment process, detailing who is
responsible and any response taken.

14. BRE Report + Site Findings (page 16)

A copy of the BRE report “Highland Council – Wind Turbine Risk Assessment Tools (Rev. A)” is
provided. Also included are the site specific findings from the BRE site visit.

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 The Highland Council Wind Turbine Risk Assessment Tool

Scope: Applies to mast-mounted, free-standing wind turbines rated at 50kW or less ±

Site Detail
Site: Bower Primary School
Location: Caithness
Environment: Rural

Turbine Detail
Manufacturer: Evance
Model: R9000
Capacity: 5 kW

Assessment
Assessment By: Martin Bell Date: 25/06/2012
RPO Consulted: Jaqui Budge Date: 25/06/2012
Approved By: Date:
Signature:
Re-assessment Date: 12/05/2013
*Re-assessment at least annually, linked to monitoring

Residual risk dependent on increasing wind condition. Shut down in red zone
Initial Risk Residual Risk Residual Risk Residual Risk
RISK SUMMARY
3 0 0 0
Risk Matrix

Wind turbine installed in 2011 and supplements the electricity supply to the school. The wind turbine is
located within the school grounds, approximately 73m from the school building. It is in the playground
NOTES: of the school and is contained within a 1m wooden fence.

The turbine is installed on a 10m column at the southern edge of the school boundary.

PHOTOS:

Revisions
Revision By: Michael MacDonald Date: 05/07/2012
Revision By: Date:
Revision By: Date:

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 Wind Turbine Risk Assessment Tool - Site Risk Assessment

HAZARD INITIAL RISK CONTROLS RESIDUAL RISK NOTES ACTION TARGET DATE
Identify Hazards Hazard Effect Persons at Risk Calculate Risk Rating Potential Control Measures Hazard Severity Likelihood Risk Rating
Select from; From matrix identify initial
Falls, Being trapped, Vehicles & severity and likelihood for each Describe fully all controls applicable for each hazard eg. If PPE is used it From matrix identify From matrix identify
severity with controls severity with controls Classify risk rating from matrix Target date for all
plant, Electricity, Falling objects, Describe all effects hazard. Responsible for
Workforce must be specifically described. actions to be
Identified Project Risks Machinery, Burns, Lifting & that may be realised in place for each in place for each for each hazard Identify measures in place for the mitigation of the risk completing
Occupant If a control can only be verified by documentation then it must be available. completed
handling, Fire, Moving objects, if hazard was to hazard. hazard. required actions

Likelihood
Public All controls must reduce severity, likelihood or both. (dd/mm/yy)

Severity
Harmful substances, Noise & occur. Wind speed Wind speed

Rating
Wind speed measured on site

(S*L)
vibration. measured on site measured on site
For controls specific to wind speed 0-80mph 80-107mph 0-80mph 80-107mph 0-80mph 80-107mph
Guide to Zones
There will be a fence erected around the turbine which Maintenance and
Falling objects: Fall zone defined & a) Prevent access to zone 1. 3 3
Physical Injury and Pupils, Workforce and excludes access to this zone. Maintenance and Servicing recurring
1 protected (Zone 1) Falling Objects 3 1 3 b) Regular maintenance and servicing regime on equipment along with 3 3 1 1 HP&S
Damage Public Servicing to take place twice annually; double the October and April
This is the immediate drop zone below the visual and audible checks
manufacturers recommended maintenance schedule. each year
turbine
Column selection, base design and fixing method
a) Procedure to preclude access to zone 2 in windy weather. (Refer to wind
prevents a) being necessary. Maintenance and
speed controls) Maintenance and
Tower/mast failure: Topple zone defined 3 3 Servicing to take place twice annually; double the
Physical Injury and Pupils, Workforce and b) Regular maintenance and servicing regime on equipment along with Servicing recurring
2 and protected (Zone 2) This is the area Falling Objects 3 1 3 3 3 1 1 manufacturers recommended maintenance schedule; HP&S
Damage Public visual and audible checks October and April
where conceivably the turbine could topple by fully trained specialist contractors. Prevent access
c) Use of manufacturer's prescribed procedure and tools (including gin pole each year
to zone 2 during maintenance procedure through
if specified) for lowering and raising tower.
contractor applied exclusion zone.
Maintenance and Servicing to take place twice
Ejected objects: Ejection zone defined and
annually; double the manufacturers recommended Maintenance and
protected (Zone 3) a) Procedure to preclude access to zone 3 in adverse weather. 3 3
Falling Objects Physical Injury and Pupils, Workforce and maintenance schedule. Apply Wind Speed Control Servicing recurring
3 This is the area where parts of the turbine 3 1 3 b) Regular maintenance and servicing regime on equipment along with 3 3 1 1 RPO
Moving Objects Damage Public measures if necessary. Icing is not a problem October and April
could land if they detach when the turbine visual and audible checks
associated with small turbines, therefore not a concern each year
is spinning
in this instance.
Vandalism: Reachable area (Zone 4) and
Due to the location of the school, there is little Maintenance and
guy wires
Machinery Physical Injury and 2 0 likelihood of vandalism. Equipment to be inspected as Servicing recurring
4 These are parts of the equipment that Pupils and Public 2 1 2 No access path to the area. Guy wire shackles and adjustors locked. 2 0 1 0 RPO/HP&S
Electricity Damage part of the servicing. No guy wires at site. October and April
could cause injury or damaged through
RPO confirmed that vandalism is not an issue. each year
vandalism
Vehicle collisions: Impact zone (Zone 5) The only vehicular access to the site will be by
0 0
5 This is the area where vehicles and Vehicles and Plant Equipment Damage Workforce and Public 0 0 0 No access path to the area 0 0 0 0 maintenance contractor and HC grass cutting N/A N/A
structures can impact operatives.
Tripping & collisions (with guy wires, base Pupils, Workforce and Site protected to avoid tripping / collision hazards, including guy wires where 0 0
6 Falls Physical Injury 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 No Guy wires N/A N/A
etc). Public present
Checked with
Pupils, Workforce and 2 2
7 Vandalism: gin pole / lifting equipment Lifting and Handling Physical Injury 2 1 2 Appropriate, secure storage allocated for gin pole / lifting equipment 2 2 1 1 The access to the equipment is restricted HPS/RPO twice annual
Public
service
Pupils, Workforce and 0 0
8 Exposed / accessible cables Electricity Electrocution 0 0 0 All cables in good condition and protected or buried 0 0 0 0 There are no exposed cables HP&S N/A
Public
Maintenance and
3 3 The Equipment is to be serviced and tested twice
Overheating of generator, controller or Pupils, Workforce and Servicing recurring
9 Fire Burns 3 1 3 Regular maintenance and servicing regime on equipment with visual checks 3 3 1 1 annually; double the manufacturers recommended HP&S
inverter leading to fire or burn risk Public October and April
maintenance schedule.
each yearand
Maintenance
3 3 The turbine is anchored to a concrete base designed
Base deterioration leading to risk of turbine Physical Injury and Pupils, Workforce and Checks for water pooling on base. Regular maintenance and servicing Servicing recurring
10 Falling Objects 3 1 3 3 3 1 1 and installed specifically for purpose as recommended HP&S
toppling Damage Public regime with visual checks. October and April
by manufacturer.
each year
For standard soil conditions (not including gravel, sand, or muck), Maintenance and
3 3 The turbine is anchored to a concrete base designed
Ground stability. If ground subsides, there Physical Injury and Pupils, Workforce and foundations developed by the wind turbine manufacturer may be deemed Servicing recurring
11 Falling Objects 3 1 3 3 3 1 1 and installed specifically for purpose as recommended HP&S
may be a risk of toppling Damage Public acceptable for turbine installations of 20kW or less and will not require October and April
by manufacturer.
project-specific soils studies or a specific structural report. each year
Pupils, Workforce and Check mast & guys grounded. Surge arrestors may be fitted to electrical 3 3 The turbine is fitted with lightning protection that is Checked with
12 Lightning Strikes Machinery Equipment Damage 3 1 3 3 3 1 1 HP&S
Public components. tested twice annually annual service

For general items related to planning, installation, maintenance, operation, contractor management and monitoring, please see separate checklists spread sheet

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 Wind Turbine Risk Assessment Tool - Project Planning Checklist

Highland Council Wind Turbines Check Lists

Scope Applies to mast-mounted, free-standing wind turbines rated at 50kW or less ±

Project Planning Phase Information: COMPLETE

Verified by Council's competent representative (name): Martin Bell

Details
Project Planning Phase Checklists: References Date Details
Submitted?
Safe Siting MIS3003* 4.5
1 Access plan Y 25/06/2012 Contractor Method Statement
2 Site Security plan Y 25/06/2012 Contractor Method Statement
3 Integration with site occupant activities Y 25/06/2012 Contractor Method Statement

Product Compliance
1 Turbine compliance with MCS standard: MCS006 MCS006 Y 25/06/2012 Evance R9000
2 Inverter CE marked Y 25/06/2012 Evance R9000
3 Inverter compliant with grid connection guidance ENA: G83, G59¥ Y 25/06/2012 Evance R9000

Planning & Regulatory Approval

1 Copy of Building Warrant Y Self certified, not required
2 Acoustic performance estimate MIS3003* 4.3.2 Y Nov-10 CDMM Report
3 CNS Asset register - avoidance of aviation issues MIS3003* 4.3.3 Y Nov-10 CDMM Report
4 Shadow Flicker MIS3003* 4.4 Y Nov-10 CDMM Report
5 Visual Impact Y Nov-10 CDMM Report
6 Copy of Planning Approval Y Nov-10 CDMM Report
7 DNO permission to connect to grid ENA: G59¥ Y Not required

*NOTE*
*These items refer to MIS3003 Iss. 3.1a. Please check you are using the latest version at: [Link]
± Turbine rating is defined in the British Wind Energy Association Small Wind Turbine Performance and Safety Standard, February 2008
¥ Energy Networks Association Guidance documents: G83/2 (<16A/phase) or G59/2 (>16A/phase).
Prior permission is required for G59 or multiple G83 installations.

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 Wind Turbine Risk Assessment Tool - Contractor Management Checklist

Highland Council Wind Turbines Check Lists

Scope Applies to mast-mounted, free-standing wind turbines rated at 50kW or less ±

Contractor Management Phase Information: COMPLETE

Verified by Council's competent representative (name): Martin Bell

Details
Contractor Management Checklist References Date Details
Submitted?

1 Assessment of installing contractor complete Y MCS Certified

Assessment of operation and maintenance contractor
2 Y
complete MCS Certified
Housing Property Services consulted on contractor
3 Y
selections Normal tendering process

*NOTE*

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 Wind Turbine Risk Assessment Tool - Installation Checklist

Highland Council Wind Turbines Check Lists

Scope Applies to mast-mounted, free-standing wind turbines rated at 50kW or less ±

Installation Phase Information: COMPLETE

Verified by Council's competent representative (name): Martin Bell

Details
Installation Phase Checklists: References Date Details
Submitted?
Principle Contractor
1 Principle Contractor identified Y 02/12/2010 PAD0072 Tender Acceptance
2 Principle Contractor or their designated installer MCS certificated Y 02/12/2010 Sangster Electrical

Contractor Risk Assessment & Method Statement

1 Movement of materials Y 25/06/2012 Contractor Method Statement
2 Movement of plant Y 25/06/2012 Contractor Method Statement
3 Excavation Y 25/06/2012 Contractor Method Statement
4 Access Y 25/06/2012 Contractor Method Statement
5 Traffic management Y 25/06/2012 Contractor Method Statement
6 Segregation Y 25/06/2012 Contractor Method Statement
7 Electrical isolation Y 25/06/2012 Contractor Method Statement
8 Electrical connection Y 25/06/2012 Contractor Method Statement
9 Site Security Y 25/06/2012 Contractor Method Statement
10 Switchgear Y 25/06/2012 Contractor Method Statement
11 Elec. Permit to Work Y 25/06/2012 Contractor Method Statement
12 Machinery Hazards Y 25/06/2012 Contractor Method Statement
13 Stuctural engineer's report Y 25/06/2012 Contractor Method Statement
14 Working at height Y 25/06/2012 Contractor Method Statement
15 Health Risks Y 25/06/2012 Contractor Method Statement
16 Interaction with site occupant activities Y 25/06/2012 Contractor Method Statement
17 Climbing (unauthorised) Y 25/06/2012 Contractor Method Statement
18 CDMC Y 25/06/2012 Contractor Method Statement

Installation commencement
1 Pre-install safety meeting with council completed Y 02/12/2010 Pre-start Meeting

Commissioning evidence
1 Commissioning certificate MIS3003* 6 Y 15/06/2011 MCS-00066065
2 Evidence of correct erection & levelling** Y 15/06/2011 MCS-00066065
3 Evidence of correct mounting bolt/nut torque settings** Y 15/06/2011 MCS-00066065
4 Evidence of correct guy wire adjustment (if applicable)** Y 15/06/2011 MCS-00066065
5 Evidence of correct concrete consistency e.g. certificate of conformance** Y 15/06/2011 MCS-00066065
6 Evidence of correct base reinforcement structure installation** Y 15/06/2011 MCS-00066065

Security:
1 DNO permission to connect to grid Y

*NOTE*
*These items refer to MIS3003 Iss. 3.1a. Please check you are using the latest version at: [Link]
**Conforming to manufacturer's specification

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 Wind Turbine Risk Assessment Tool - Operation Checklist

Highland Council Wind Turbines Check Lists

Scope Applies to mast-mounted, free-standing wind turbines rated at 50kW or less ±

Operation Phase Information: COMPLETE

Verified by Council's competent representative (name): Martin Bell

Details
Operation Phase Checklist References Date Details
Submitted?

1 Risk assessments communicated to Head Teacher Y 21/06/2012 Meeting with Jaqui Budge
Risk assessments communicated to site Maintenance
2 Y 21/06/2012 M.O. George Crawford
Officer
3 Inspection & Maintenance records stored on site Y 21/06/2012 MB Checked
4 Commissioning documents stored on site Y 21/06/2012 MB Checked
5 Operating Instructions stored on site Y 21/06/2012 MB Checked
6 Emergency shutdown procedures available on site Y 21/06/2012 MB Checked
On-site responsible officer & deputy trained (esp. Use of
7 Y 21/06/2012 MB Checked
emergency procedures & contacts)
All necessary keys to locks, panels, etc available on-site
8 Y 21/06/2012 MB Checked
in the case of an emergency
9 Change of staff procedure in place Y 21/06/2012 Not Necessary
10 High wind procedure in place Y 21/06/2012
RPO to be aware of weather
11 Wind speed forecasting / weather warnings Y 02/10/2012
forecasts.

*NOTE*
1. Location of Keys: At turbine, and with O&M Manual for Wind Turbine. Backup key holder: Maintenance Officer. Secondary Responder: G&A Barnie.
2. Weather Forecasting: RPO to be aware of weather forecasts, TECS to provide weather warning info to RPO.
3. School Holiday periods: RPO to assess any actions necessary, which may be dependant upon personnel available, weather conditions, use of site etc.

Wind Speed Control Measures: The RPO is to be aware of wind conditions up to 80mph and implement any control measures they deem appropriate. Wind speeds above 80mph,
RPO to implement the control measures listed on page 11.

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 Wind Turbine Risk Assessment Tool - Monitoring Checklist

Highland Council Wind Turbines Check Lists

Scope Applies to mast-mounted, free-standing wind turbines rated at 50kW or less ±

Monitoring Phase Information: COMPLETE

Verified by Council's competent representative (name): Martin Bell

Details
Monitoring Checklist References Date Details
Submitted?

1 Issue reported to Council's competent representative Y No Issues

2 Issue reported to Council's Health & Safety Team Y No Issues
3 Maintenance monitoring officer appointed Y 26/06/2012 Martin Bell
4 Risk assessment annual review* Y 12/05/2013

*NOTE*
*Provide date of risk assessment annual review in detail section

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 Wind Turbine Risk Assessment Tool - Maintenance Checklist

Highland Council Wind Turbines Check Lists

Scope Applies to mast-mounted, free-standing wind turbines rated at 50kW or less ±

Maintenance Phase Information: COMPLETE

Verified by Council's competent representative (name): Martin Bell

Details
Maintenance Phase Checklist References Date Details
Submitted?
Key holders
1 Designated turbine key holders *Name in details Y 21/06/2012 RPO
2 Back-up turbine key holder *Name in details Y 05/07/2012 G.A Barnie / George Crawford

Contractor's Pre-planned Maintenance Risk Assessment

1 Access routes & procedure Y
2 Working at height Y New Maintenance Contract awarded,
contractor standing by for go ahead.
3 Work platforms Y
4 Electrocution hazards Y
Method Statement submitted, risk
5 Machinery Hazards Y assessment to be completed when
6 Trip hazards Y contractor visits site.
7 Occupant's activities assessed Y

Contractor's Reactive Maintenance Risk Assessment

1 Access routes & procedure Y
2 Working at height Y New Maintenance Contract awarded,
3 Work platforms / emergency procedure Y contractor standing by for go ahead.
4 Fragile surfaces Y
5 Electrocution hazards Y Method Statement submitted, risk
6 Machinery Hazards Y assessment to be completed when
7 Trip hazards Y contractor visits site.
8 Occupant's activities assessed Y

*NOTE*
Existing maintenance contract in place, new contract to be awarded shortly
Location of Keys: At turbine, and with O&M Manual for Wind Turbine. Backup key holder: Maintenance Officer. Secondary Responder: G&A Barnie.

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 Wind Speed Specific Controls

0 mph 80 mph 107 mph

Normal Operation Limit Operation

These measures must be applied when the wind  These measures must be applied when the 
speed is within the range of 0mph ‐ 80mph wind speed consistently exceeds 80mph

1 Audible & visual checks 1 Contact MO for assessment
2 2 Safety check by local specialist
3 3 Vacate the surrounding area
4 4 Where forecast exceeds 100mph ‐ 
0 mph 80 mph 107 mph

*NOTE*
The turbines installated by the council have been designed and tested to operate safely in wind 
speeds up to 134mph. The Highland Council has applied a further 20% safety margin to this wind 
speed so as to reassure building occupants and members of the public. This means that no 
Highland Council turbine will be allowed to operate in wind speeds exceeding 107mph. Measures 
have also been put in place to ensure that when high winds (>100mph) are forcast the wind 
turbine is isolated and made safe before being subjected to the extreme conditions.

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SEVERITY / CONSEQUENCE
1. 2. 3.
Risk Rating
Negligible Moderate Major
1.
LIKELIHOOD

Very unlikely 1 2 3
2.
Possible 2 4 6
3.
Probable 3 6 9

May be acceptable; however, due care should be employed and task reviewed to see if risk
1-3
can be reduced further.
Low
Task should only proceed with appropriate authorisation. Where possible the task should
4-6
be redefined and/or measures employed to reduce the residual risk.
Med
Task must not proceed. It should be redefined or further control measures put in place to
7-9
reduce risk. Controls should be re-assessed prior to the task commencing.
High

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Turbine siting safety zones

Zone Extent Typical hazard

1 Circle around base Fall zone: Hazard if anything were to fall
from turbine
2 Hemisphere around Topple zone: Hazard if the mast were to
base topple (incl. margin)
3 Circle around base Ejection zone: Hazard if something were to
be ejected from the spinning rotor.

4 Reachable area Vandalism: Lowest point of rotating parts

4 above the ground or easily accessible
1 point.
5 Varies Impact: Hazard from vehicle impacts

Derived from MIS3003 Iss. 3.1a

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 IMPORTANT.......THIS DRAWING HAS BEEN PRODUCED ON CAD AND MUST NOT BE MODIFIED MANUALLY

THIS IS THE PLAN REFERRED TO

HOUSING AND PROPERTY

SERVICE Kinmylies Building
Steve Barron Leachkin Road Tel. (01463) 703500
Director of Housing and Property Inverness. IV3 8NN Fax (01463) 703555
CLIENT CONTACT

Preliminary Energy and Sustainability

PROJECT

Wind Turbine
Martin Bell
DRAWING TITLE

Bower Primary School

REV. PURPOSE OF ISSUE BY CHECKED DATE
Site Assessments PURPOSE OF ISSUE

SCALE DATE DRAWN BY PAPER PROJECT NUMBER SERIES UNIQUE No. REVISION
Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey mapping with the permission of the Controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office Crown copyright. Unauthorised DESCRIPTION AGENT
MB
reproduction infringes Crown copyright and may lead to prosecution or civil proceedings.
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Bower Primary School - Action Plan

Tasks Completed to date; Completed By; Date: Sign Off:

1. Turbine suspended 9th May 2012 Martin Bell 09/05/12

2. Risk Assessment process review Martin Bell June ‘12 Steve
3. Site visit and survey 18th May 2012 Martin Bell 16/08/12 Barron
4. BRE Site visit and findings BRE 11/07/12 17/10/12
5. Consultation with industry bodies Martin Bell May/June ‘12
6. Consultation with turbine manufacturers Martin Bell May/June ‘12
7. Revised Risk Assessment Process Martin Bell Sept. ‘12
a. Introduce high wind procedure plan
b. Include checklist provided by BRE
8. Meeting with RPO to discuss revised Risk Martin Bell 21/06/12
Assessment Process 21st June 2012

BRE Site Findings; Comments; Date: Sign Off:

1. Turbine fence, no padlock present 3. To be monitored 11/07/12

2. Adjacent ground used as school play area / football during maintenance 11/07/12
pitch and by MO.
3. Water pooling on turbine foundation 11/07/12
4, 6, 7. Mast key, Steve
4. Mast key not located on site 11/07/12
O&M manual,
5. Turbine lowering equipment not located on site 11/07/12 Barron
emergency
6. O&M manual not located on site 11/07/12 17/10/12
procedures are on
7. Emergency stop procedure not located on site site (MB check 11/07/12
21/06/12).

5. Held by
maintenance
contractor.
Actions required to allow turbine switch-on; Completed By; Date; Sign Off;

1. Install 1.8m weld-mesh fence and padlock TBC

2. Provide handheld anemometer to RPO for high wind TBC
procedure Steve Barron
3. Refresh MO with emergency shutdown procedures Martin Bell 17/10/12
16/08/12
4. Maintenance contractor to energise turbine, following TBC
annual service

Reviewed By: Steve Barron, Director – Housing & Property Date: 17/10/2012
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Appendix C – Bower Primary School - Site Condition Report

Turbine: Evance R9000 Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine

Support: 10 metre tower mast on foundation

Approx.
70m

Approx.
20m

Approx. turbine location

Figure C1 – Site plan

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Site photographs:

Figure C2

Figure C3 Figure C4

Figure C5-view from turbine towards school Figure C6

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Site Findings:

• ATTENTION / HIGH PRIORITY: The turbine was found to be producing a louder noise that would
normally be expected under normal operation.

• A three sided timber fence (1.2m (h)) of approx. 4.2m x 4.2m is in place around the turbine base
forming a closed area against the stone boundary wall. The fenced area includes a gate permitting
access to the foundation and mast. The gate included a bolt fixing. No lock was present on the
gate.

• The school ground immediately adjacent turbine is currently used as a play area / football pitch.
The goalposts are visible in figure C1.

• Water pooling was witnessed on the foundation.

• The key to the turbine mast access hatch could not be located by school staff during the visit.

• No turbine lowering equipment was seen in the vicinity.

• No O&M manual for the wind turbine or documentation confirming the emergency stop procedure
was able to be found on site.

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