AOC 15 user manual Personnel Training, Safety Equipment

3.0 Safety Guidelines 14

This section covers the safety information needed by a technician to install, operate and maintain the AOC 15/50 safely. Special safety considerations for specific circumstances are highlighted throughout this manual.

CAUTION

THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR SAFE CONDUCT AND

OPERATION ULTIMATELY RESTS WITH THE OPERATOR/

TECHNICIAN.

3.1Personnel Training

It is essential that installation, operation and maintenance personnel be instructed in the safe operation procedures outlined in this section. Standard safety procedures should be established and a program of regular safety training should be carried out to ensure consistent information, regularized safety habits and efficient communication while working at the wind turbine site(s).

3.2Safety Equipment

AOC recommends the use of approved safety equipment for any work carried out within 30.5 m (100 ft) of an AOC 15/50.

For climbing and positioning on the erected wind turbine, an ANSI approved full body harness should be used. AOC also recommends using a Rohn-Loc Climbing System. Positioning lanyards are usually necessary for turbine installation and maintenance and should be ANSI approved. AOC recommends the use of fall arresting lanyards in conjunction with positioning lanyards, as the latter are not designed for fall protection. The fall arresting lanyards should be no longer than 1.8 m (6 ft) and incorporate deceleration devices. All connections and anchor points should be capable of supporting 2,270 kg (5,000 lbs.). Self-locking snap hooks and self- locking carabiners are required.

Equipment should be visually inspected for excessive wear and abrasion before each use. All damaged or questionable equipment should be discarded immediately. Any equipment, which has been subject to a fall, should be removed from service and discarded.

When working on electrical equipment and/or wiring, technicians must wear protective gloves rated for the voltage level involved or be certain that the system is not, and will not, be energized by employing a visual open/lockout process. Whenever any hazard exists, appropriate safety glasses/shields must be worn.

NOTICE: Use of the material contained in this document is subject to the warning on page Iv and the disclaimer on page v of this document.

DOC012R02 AOC 15/50 User Manual Nov 2001