SafetyOn/ RUK Guidance regarding site operations, construction and return to the office environment during COVID-19 (version 8; 21 August 2020)
This update highlights the reference of this guidance note in Scottish government guidance, amended wording on essential work and required personnel, reference to local lock downs and national quarantine rules as well as track and trace systems.
SafetyOn February 2020 Newsletter
17-02-2021
SafetyOn/ RUK COVID-19 Guidance- Version 11
25-01-2021
Version 11 includes a short but significant section on Shielding (Chapter 5 in the individual notes). To make navigation of the document easier, we included direct links to the individual notes on page 4.
COVID 19 SafetyOn Letter to Members
08-01-2021
Following the recent announcements from UK and devolved Governments covering the VOC 202012/01 strain of COVID-19 and the increased restrictions across the UK, an extraordinary meeting of the COVID Guidance working group was held yesterday.
Rodent damage - LV Cables
06-01-2021
Rodent damage occurred to the sheath of low voltage (LV) cables in the transformer section of a wind turbine packaged substation.
SafetyOn/ RUK COVID-19 Guidance - Version 10
09-12-2020
SafetyOn/ Renewable UK COVID -19 Guidance (version 10; 09 December 2020)
SafetyOn Stakeholder Forum 2020
26-11-2020
The agenda for the SafetyOn Annual Stakeholder forum is available
COVID 19 – Windfarm Critical Workers Work Details Summary Sheet
09-11-2020
The following information provides relevant details for the travel of the Critical Worker.
SafetyOn Research report: An investigation into the root causes of fires in MW scale wind turbines
19-10-2020
SafetyOn Onshore Emergency Response
22-09-2020
SafetyOn has released its first good practice guideline.
3M™ Protecta® Rebel Self-Retracting Lifelines
02-09-2020
3M™ Fall Protection has identified a potential manufacturing issue with a limited number of 3M™ Protecta® Rebel Self-Retracting Lifelines.
SafetyOn response to HSE letter
04-08-2020
SafetyOn in its leadership role to ensure health and safety remains the onshore wind industry's top priority has responded to the letter from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
UPDATE: KN95 Safety Alert
31-07-2020
Updated safety alert to clarify the use of masks designated as KN95
HV Incident: Update
03-07-2020
Safety, Health and Environmental Alert: Update
HV Flashover
30-06-2020
Maintenance on HV equipment on a windfarm
Quality of KN95 face masks
11-06-2020
Quality of KN95 face masks
Wildfires
07-05-2020
There has been a been a mainly prolonged dry spell across much of the UK&I. There have been reports of wildfire around the country. This bulletin acts as a reminder to the increased potential for wildfires.
Alcohol-based hand sanitiser
05-05-2020
Alcohol-based hand sanitiser warning
SafetyOn Safe by design workshop report
01-05-2020
Working under suspended loads-major component exchange
SafetyOn/ RUK COVID-19 Guidance- Version 1
15-04-2020
SafetyOn/ Renewable UK, Guidance Regarding Construction During COVID-19 (version 1; 17/04/20)
Winter Conditions
06-02-2020
This bulletin is issued to compliment the HSQE Bulletin 10/19 Winter Driving and focuses on winter conditions at the workplace.
Corona Virus Outbreak
05-02-2020
Corona Virus outbreak in China. Stop germs spreading, wash your hands!
Winter Driving
01-12-2019
Increased risk of RTCs and general winter conditions on construction and asset sites during winter months
Transport of WTG Components
27-08-2019
Transport of heavy- and oversized Wind Turbine components
RSTI Information Letter
16-11-2018
Potential service life impact on RSTI-68 and RSTI-69