N-ERGISE was recently involved with confined space works with the RWE team at Gwynt Y Mor Offshore Wind Farm. Our scope, as part of a framework signed earlier this year, was to provide the Confined Space Entry and Rescue Team.
As well as making the confined spaces safe for access and egress, our team was utilised to prepare the working areas and provide the RWE team with hazardous area equipment; enabling them to carry out inspection tasks swiftly. The N-ERGISE team continually monitored the confined space operations, ready to initiate rescue by use of self-contained breathing apparatus, should that have been required. On completion of the works, access hatches were resealed leaving all assets in a safe condition. Our team transferred to the turbines through the support of the NOS Protecter.
Our crew carried out tasks including:
· Preparation of the asset for access and egress of the confined space; below the Air Tight Platform (ATP) of 14 x Wind Turbine Generators.
· Preparation of a rescue plan; including conducting an emergency response drill to exercise the plan.
· Preparation of the working area and entry personnel with hazardous area equipment.
· Performing pre-entry safety checks and monitoring the confined space operations; providing the team with confidence in the safety arrangements.
· Standby for Rescue and initiating the Rescue Plan if required.
· Utilisation of modern access and egress equipment such as powered ascenders to improve efficiency.
· Leaving the asset in a safe condition.
Feedback from the RWE team was positive ”The N-ERGISE Access & Rescue team delivered on the scope with professionalism & enthusiasm. A confident team that quickly adapted to their new environment, providing the support and reassurance that facilitated a successful inspection campaign”.
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