Warwick Wind Turbine Build Report.pdf - Engineers Without Borders ...

Appendix K Installation Risk AssessmentUoW Supervisor: Nick Hillard Date: 30 th – 31 st October 2010 Project Location: Cryfield Grounds Maintenance DepotActivity:Erection of wind turbine and installation of power cable to pre-determined point in vicinity of electrical entrance to depot.People at Risk:Engineers Without Borders students and V3 Power staffHazardsPotentialSeverityLikelihoodInitial RiskRatingControl MeasuresResultantLikelihoodO/A riskratingApplicableto SiteInexperience of workers Serious Likely Substantial Undertake safety briefing. Depending on the numbers ofpeople present, reduce the potentially dangerous workpractices to a minimum.Tripping Minor Likely Moderate People to be made aware that they will be working onuneven ground with trip hazards such as guy ropes,vegetation, tools, and dug trenchesUnlikely Moderate YesUnlikely Low YesFalling Turbine Major Unlikely Substantial Minimise number of people in area during erection.People in area to be clear of turbine if it were to fall.VeryUnlikelyModerateYesGrinding welds and sharp corners oftowerSerious Likely Substantial Wear gloves, goggles, and ear defenders. Use anglegrinder guard and handle.Unlikely Moderate YesFumes from painting metalwork Serious Very Unlikely Low Paint in outdoors area VeryunlikelyLowYesDigging trench and hitting utility Major Unlikely Substantial Do not dig trench beyond V3’s instruction. Consult utilitymap 194-09-81-PTD001.VeryunlikelyModerateYesWiring electrical circuit Major Likely Substantial Only Estates electrician to connect wind turbine toelectrical grid.VeryunlikelyModerateYes1