Safety Inspections of Wind Turbines
Safety specialists at TeSuCon can inspect all the Work Equipment in the turbine. One company for all the statutory inspections.
Detect Unsafe Situations
Completely corroded anchor devices, safety lines which are mounted on only two thin aluminium ladder rungs, faulty platform hatches, missing anchors etc.
The experienced safety specialist at TeSuCon can DETECT and SOLVE all of these issues.
Installing Additional Safety Features
In order to keep your people safe, additional safety features may be nessecary. TeSuCon can make your turbine safe again.
All safety features are installed according to the latest Standards complete with a detailed Installation Report.
Work Equipment:
Service Lift
All employees of TeSuCon are trained and certified by the manufactures of the most common Service Lifts.
The Service Lift of the turbine is inspected according to the checklist of the manufacturer.
The inspection obviously includes the statutory PAT inspection, overload check and a dynamic test of the brake function.
Work Equipment:
Electrical Hoist
The hoist of the turbine is inspected according to the checklist of the manufacturer.
The inspection obviously includes the statutory PAT inspection, overload check and a dynamic test of the brake function with test weights.
Safe Access to Machinery
One of the riskiest parts of the workday is probably the part where the mechanic goes up to the nacelle. Therefore it is vital that the ladders and the anchor lines/rails for the fall arresters are reliable.
But also the platforms, hatches and safety guard rails are important to provide a safe work environment.
Fire Extinguishers, First Aid Kits, Eyewash, Escape Hoods etc.
Thankfully, modern turbines are equipped with additional features to make it a safe workplace. TeSuCon has the knowledge and equipment to inspect these on site.
If needed, the faulty equipment can be replaced by TeSuCon on the same day as the inspection.
Inspection of Personel Protective Equipment and Hoisting Equipment
The inspection of PPE is a specialist’s job. Especially the guided fall arresters and the rescue sets require the trained eye of a specialist.
Inspection of standard PPE can often be done on site. More advanced PPE are inspected and tested at TeSuCon’s facility in Barneveld.
Remember that hoisting bags for tools also need to be inspected periodically.
Repair and Revision
Serious repairs and revision are normally performed at TeSuCon’s facility in Barneveld.
TeSuCon aims to repair smaller issues on site. All our service vans are equipped with a wide variety of tools and spare parts.
All Safety Information at the Turbine and in the Office
A single chart at the tower base of the turbine provides immediate insight into the safety status of the turbine. All visitors can check if components have passed the inspection and when the next inspection is due.
A more detailed report will be sent to the owner of the turbine and will also be stored in TeSuCon’s archive.
