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Thank You 04 RenewableUK Membership 06 Welcome by Hugh McNeal 08
Conference Programme Programme Overview 10 A1: The Importance of Leaders 12 A2: Emergency Response 14 B2: Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 16 A3: Drones: Integrating them Safely into Your Projects’ Plans 18 B3: Wind Turbine Safety Rules 22 A4: The Role of Technical Standards & Certification 24 B4: Arc Flash 28
Exhibition Guide Exhibition Floorplan and Exhibitors 30 Exhibitor Information 31 Media Partner 33
#RUKHS18 Thank You RenewableUK events are organised by the industry for the industry. All proceeds are generated back into developing the UK wind, wave and tidal energy sector. RenewableUK would like to express thanks to our partner, sponsor and supporters. Without them, RenewableUK would not be able to produce events to such a high standard.
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BSI, as the UK national standards body, helps organisations set their strategies, understand the standards and regulatory environment they operate in, drive the development of new standards through flexible, fast track solutions, and support the effective implementation of standards and best practice through providing tailored training, self-assessment and advisory services. www.bsigroup.com
DIT helps UK-based companies succeed in the global economy. DIT offers expertise and contacts through its extensive network of specialists in the UK, and in British embassies and other diplomatic offices around the world. We provide companies with the tools they require to be competitive on the world stage. www.trade.gsi.gov.uk
Global Wind Organisation is a non-profit organisation of wind turbine owners and wind turbine manufacturers. The aim of GWO is to strive for an injury free work environment in the wind turbine industry, through cooperation among the members, in setting common standards in safety training and emergency procedures. www.globalwindsafety.org
Scottish Renewables is the voice of renewable energy in Scotland and is committed to realising the full economic, social and environmental benefits of renewable energy for our country. In representing our members, we aim to lead and inform the debate on how the growth of renewable energy can help sustainably heat and power Scotland’s homes, businesses and industry. www.scottishrenewables.com
05 #RUKHS18 RenewableUK Membership
RenewableUK RenewableUK Member Benefits Market information -- Daily media monitoring on Our vision is of renewable energy Policy development wind and marine renewables playing a leading role in powering -- Intelligence from industry industries the UK. specific political briefings -- Research and statistics RenewableUK is the UK’s -- Opportunity to influence produced by RenewableUK leading renewable energy trade RenewableUK responses to -- Privileged access to members association, specialising in public consultations only area of RenewableUK onshore wind, offshore wind and -- Participation in RenewableUK website including Project wave & tidal energy. meetings, workshops and Intelligence; RenewableUK’s Formed in 1978, we have an seminars own comprehensive database established, extensive corporate -- Access to RenewableUK Policy on offshore and onshore wind membership ranging from small Forums and Working Groups developments independent companies, to large -- Offshore, Onshore and Marine international corporations and Business development Intelligence Bulletins offering manufacturers. -- Networking opportunities with high level snapshots of related Acting as a central point leading industry players intelligence databases of information and a united, -- Permission to use representative voice for our RenewableUK logo on your own RenewableUK membership, we conduct promotional material Sponsoring Members research; find solutions; -- Industry specific press releases organise events; facilitate -- Promotional materials -- CWind business development; and and standardised industry -- EDF Energy Renewables lobby and promote wind information -- E.ON Climate & Renewables and marine renewables to -- Discounts on exhibition space -- Innogy Renewables UK Ltd government, industry, the media and entry at RenewableUK -- Ørsted and the public. events and conferences -- RES For information on how to -- Member listings and -- ScottishPower Renewables join the UK’s leading renewables job advertisements on -- Siemens Gamesa Renewable association, please visit the RenewableUK website Energy RenewableUK stand and speak -- Statoil to a member of the team. -- Vattenfall Wind Power More information is also -- Vestas-Celtic Wind available online. Technology Ltd
To join us or for more information, contact [email protected]
06 Visit stand 1 to join RenewableUK
#RUKHS18 Welcome
Our industry is building a owners and the supply chain. All new electricity system. Last of us are responsible for ensuring year we built out 3,200MW of that our employees can work in new power plant here in the UK. environments which are safe. We In Europe, wind alone can now all play a vital role in building an provide up to a quarter of the industry free of fatalities, injuries continent’s electricity. Globally, and work-related ill-health. And investment levels in renewables we must all work together to are over 73% of overall power drive ever higher standards and sector investment. outcomes, safer workplaces and a We are delivering jobs and culture which embraces learning in wider economic benefit to our businesses. communities that host us, and Our industry has a strong have driven down costs at a track record of leadership on remarkable pace. Future-build health and safety and I am proud offshore wind projects now of the role that RenewableUK outcompete new nuclear and gas continues to demonstrate. We do on price, and onshore wind is this only thanks to the committed the cheapest option for any new support from our members and generation. Small and medium partners. We have updated our wind provide a crucial route for Offshore Renewable Aviation customers to source their own Guidance and have commenced power. Marine renewables and the process to develop industry floating offshore wind projects guidance on UAV operations. The hold out the prospect of further Integrated Offshore Emergency innovation and deployment in our Response document is seen as seas over many years to come. Good Practice and the benchmark As Dieter Helm argues, renewables against which our duty holders are the “new conventionals”. are being measured. At the With this new status comes request of the HSE we are working greater responsibility, none more with onshore stakeholders to so than in health and safety. Our develop an Integrated Emergency projects are often in challenging Response for onshore, and locations; out at sea or in remote continue to drive work on issues sites on land. We work in difficult like blade inspection where rope conditions, using heavy, complex access inspection has been equipment, generating electricity substantially reduced eliminating at scale. Responsibility is shared risk and saving time and money. across developers, operators, site But, of course we have more
08 to do. And as our industry Health and Safety Executive here matures and becomes ever more in the UK. Ahead of a meeting international, our work needs with the HSE next month, we are more and more to be driven in working with the Energy Institute partnership. There is no place to see whether a variant of the in a maturing industry like ours G+ model could be made to work to be precious about roles and successfully for onshore wind. The responsibilities. We are proud to EI has a proven track record of be working alongside G+, Survitec, coordinating and publishing broad GWO, BSI, DIT and Scottish energy industry safety policies/ Renewables in delivery of this procedures and I would not wish event. When we met last year, our to see RenewableUK duplicating focus was partnership working. such activity. That theme is ever more important My ask of you, as leading in 2018. GWO has taken over companies, is that we work the mantle of training standards together to demonstrate positive and tracking of qualifications. health and safety leadership in all The G+ Global Health and Safety that we do. How we talk about Organisation, in partnership with and deliver better health and safety the Energy Institute, is undertaking culture and working environments vital work in leading Offshore Wind in our companies, at our sites and Health and Safety as our industry through our supply chain is critical. becomes ever more international Today is an important day in in scope. We will be supporting our industry’s year but it is just one G+ at the WindEurope Conference of many days where we all need in Hamburg in September and to be putting health and safety will continue to support standards at the forefront of all that we do. development where we are in a Ultimately that must be the joint position to do so, for example on aim of us all. new Enhanced First Aid standards. RenewableUK is a member organisation and we will be led by the wishes of that membership. Hugh McNeal We will bring our expertise, our Chief Executive, RenewableUK resources and, above all, the skills and experience of our members to find the best ways to drive health and safety improvement and to support the crucial work of the
09 #RUKHS18 Programme Overview
Stream A Sessions Stream B Sessions Lomond Auditorium Alsh Room
08.30 - 09.00 Welcome coffee & exhibition viewing
A1: The Importance of Leaders
Welcome and Chair: Hugh McNeal, Chief Executive, RenewableUK John McDonald, Chief Executive Officer, OPITO 09.00 - 10.30 Jonathan Cole, Managing Director - Offshore, ScottishPower Renewables and G+ Chair Rachel Ruffle, Managing Director, UK & Ireland, RES Louise Kingham, Chief Executive, Energy Institute
The Health & Safety 2018 awards will be presented at the end of this session.
10.30 - 11.15 Break and exhibition viewing
A2: Emergency Response B2: Construction (Design and Management) Regulations Chair: Peter Lloyd, Head of Centre of Competence EHS Offshore, Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy Chair: Chris Black, Health & Safety Manager, Peter Lowson, Offshore Energy Liaison Officer, HM Onshore Renewables, ScottishPower Renewables 11.15 - 12.30 Coastguard, Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) Trevor Johnson, Wind and Marine Energy Team - Dr Fiona Earle, Senior Lecturer, Psychology, Faculty Energy Division, Health and Safety Executive (HSE) of Health Sciences, University of Hull Chris Streatfeild, Director, Forge Risk Mark Jenkins, Risk and Stakeholder Manager, Centre of Competence, EHS Offshore, Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy
12.30 - 14.00 Lunch and exhibition viewing
Side Event
Lunch and Learn – Commercial Opportunities in China, Alsh Room In advance of an increase in offshore wind activity in China over the next two years, the British Embassy in Beijing has identified specific technical areas and buyers for UK companies to target. This presentation will 13.15 - 13.45 outline these alongside the opportunity to access them during ‘UK-China Offshore Wind Week’, a unique and high profile approach to trade promotion throughout China in March. The China Britain Business Council will also provide an overview of the services available to help British companies do business in China, allowing for a practical discussion around the commercial challenges and opportunities in this large, complex market.
10 Stream A Sessions Stream B Sessions Lomond Auditorium Alsh Room
A3: Drones: Integrating them Safely into Your B3: Wind Turbine Safety Rules Projects’ Plans Chair: Robert Farrell, Operations & Maintenance Chair: Alan Chivers, Chairman of RenewableUK Engineer, ESB Generation Health & Safety Working Group and Chairman of The Nick Radforth, Electrical Safety Manager, Innogy Renewables Consulting Group Renewables UK Ltd Chris Fleming, Chief Executive Officer, Cyberhawk Ian Ord, Director of Renewables, Setter and 14.00 - 15.15 Nige Hewitt, Principal Consultant, Osprey Consulting Associates Ltd Services Alistair Riches, Commercial Director, British International Helicopters and Chair of RenewableUK ORAG TG Hannah Nobbs, Innovation Scout, RNLI Innovation Team - Future Lifesaving, RNLI
15.15 - 15.45 Break & exhibition viewing
A4: The Role of Technical Standards and B4: Arc Flash Certification Chair: Rhys Jones, Head of Technical Affairs, Chair: Sam Park, Director, The Renewables RenewableUK Consulting Group Allan Brese, Onshore Wind Electrical Engineering Alistair Mackinnon, Head of Standards, Conformity Team Leader, SSE 15.45 - 17.00 and Compliance, Energy Technology Centre Mark Dawson Head of Regional Field Support North Tom Digby-Rogers, Lead Programme Manager, Europe, Nordex Sustainability, BSI Jarl Coldrick, International Sales Manager, ProGARM Michael Bullock, Director, Renewable Risk Advisers Ltd Sylvia Broneske, Principal Acoustics Engineer, Innogy Renewables UK Ltd
11 #RUKHS18 Lomond Auditorium 09.00 – 10.30 A1: The Importance of Leaders
A1: The Importance of Leaders
A discussion panel bringing together senior industry figures with a track record of strong commitment to health and safety leadership. The panel will discuss their vision for the industry, highlighting key requirements leadership on good practices, tackling challenges and taking opportunities. This session will highlight how our sector will come together to share information, and learn from new thinking and approaches, through a structured discussion and Q&A.
Hugh McNeal Chief Executive, RenewableUK
Chair
Hugh McNeal took up his post as Chief Executive of RenewableUK in April 2016. Before this, he spent a substantial part of his career as a senior civil servant, most recently as Director of Change at the Department of Energy and Climate Change. His other roles have included Chief Executive of the Office for Renewable Energy Deployment at DECC, and Deputy Director of Low Carbon Business at the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills. He was educated at the London School of Economics and Harvard University where he also taught from 1995 to 2000. Hugh was on the Board and then Chair of Equinox, a charity providing services to people seeking to overcome alcohol, drug and mental health problems, from 2002 until 2012. He lives in south London with his wife and young son.
John McDonald Chief Executive Officer, OPITO
Panellist
Mr. McDonald’s remit involves driving safety and competency improvements to benefit the industry. He works closely with governments, national oil companies, operators and contractors. Mr McDonald took up the role in 2017 and previously held posts with OPITO as UK managing director and director for international workforce development. Prior to joining OPITO, Mr. McDonald was a director at ACTVET, the government body charged with creating a vocational education and training system in Abu Dhabi. He was previously a director at the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) and led the development of new products and services, and created new markets in Asia and the Middle East.
12 A1: The Importance of Leaders 09.00 – 10.30 Lomond Auditorium
Jonathan Cole Managing Director - Offshore, ScottishPower Renewables and G+ Chair
Panellist
Jonathan Cole, Managing Director for Iberdrola’s Offshore Wind Business, leads the development, engineering, supply chain, construction, operation and maintenance of Iberdrola’s world-wide offshore portfolio from its global headquarters in the UK. Jonathan is a qualified solicitor and joined ScottishPower after several years as part of a large energy practice advising major energy companies. Within ScottishPower Renewables Jonathan has held the positions of Legal Director and Commercial Director before becoming the Managing Director for Iberdrola’s Offshore Wind Business in July 2011. Jonathan also participates at board level in various offshore wind industry bodies, including the Offshore Wind Industry Council, Offshore Wind Programme Board and the G9. In addition, Jonathan is Chairman of the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult’s Industrial Advisory Group.
Rachel Ruffle Managing Director, UK & Ireland, RES
Panellist
Rachel Ruffle is Western Europe’s Managing Director at RES. She is responsible for all aspects of RES’ onshore wind, solar and electricity storage development and construction. Previously at RES, Rachel worked as a Development Director and Senior Technical Manager modelling energy yield, power performance, noise and impacts on aviation and communications. Before joining RES in 1994, Rachel worked for JP Morgan. Prior to that, Rachel was a Research Engineer for British Telecom. Rachel is a Chartered Engineer. Outside of RES, Rachel is a member of the Advisory Committee for The Renewable Infrastructure Group (TRIG). In addition, Rachel is a Board Director of RenewableUK.
Louise Kingham Chief Executive, Energy Institute
Panellist
Louise Kingham OBE FEI is Chief Executive of the Energy Institute (EI), the chartered professional membership body bringing global energy expertise together. The EI promotes excellence in energy by developing knowledge, skills and good practice, including as secretariat for the G+ Global Offshore Wind Health and Safety Organisation. Louise has spent 24 years working with energy professionals around the world. Prior to her appointment as the Head of the EI in 2003, she was Director General of the Institute of Petroleum and Chief Executive of the Institute of Energy. In 2011, she was awarded an OBE for services to the energy industry.
13 #RUKHS18 Lomond Auditorium 11.15 - 12.30 A2: Emergency Response
A2: Emergency Response
This session will discuss emergency preparedness and response across renewables. Delegates will be able to engage with those leading in the development of the factors and resources to be considered. Hear from those working in regulations, standards, guidance and good practise at national agencies and industry that can be transferred across the onshore and offshore environments.
Peter Lloyd Head of Centre of Competence EHS Offshore, Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy
Chair
Peter Lloyd is Head of the Centre of Competence EHS Offshore for Siemens Gamesa and is based in Hamburg. Within that role, he supports renewable industry stakeholders in developing best practice for offshore health and safety. Peter chairs the RenewableUK Renewable Energy Emergency Forum (REEF) and coordinated the production of the IOER-R document. He also assisted in the development of offshore renewable aviation and first aid standards. Prior to joining Siemens in 2011, Peter served in the Royal Air Force and specialised in the delivery and control of Search and Rescue helicopter operations.
Peter Lowson Offshore Energy Liaison Officer, HM Coastguard, Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA)
Search and Rescue Within Windfarms
Windfarms, both on and offshore, can create a significant challenge for Search and Rescue (SAR) resources, particularly helicopters. Ongoing work with industry over a number of years has led to many improvements aimed at helping to mitigate many of the risks. However, windfarms will always be a hazardous environment for a SAR helicopter to operate in, yet through planning and exercising, the aircraft remain a valuable resource should they be required to respond. This session will highlight some common challenges, summarise the results of recent exercises and suggest ways which onshore may benefit from the experiences gained from offshore.
Pete has worked for HM Coastguard for many years, qualified as a Search and Rescue Mission Coordinator, and has been actively involved in a number of high profile major incidents. He spent time working with an emergency response training provider before moving to his current job where he acts as HM Coastguard’s liaison officer with the offshore energy industries. He is highly experienced in maritime operations and is a subject matter expert on offshore energy SAR. He works closely with the major energy operators and support organisations, regulators and emergency services to ensure effective emergency response preparedness.
14 A2: Emergency Response 11.15 - 12.30 Lomond Auditorium
Dr Fiona Earle Senior Lecturer, Psychology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Hull
Human Factors Research and Development in Health and Safety
This presentation will introduce a range of research and development projects focusing on health and safety in offshore wind. Projects at the University of Hull benefit from expertise across a broad range of academic areas including Engineering, Computer Science and Psychology. These interdisciplinary collaborations aim to support the industry in addressing existing and rapidly developing challenges. The presentation will provide an overview of current work and future plans, and offers an opportunity to develop industry-led, collaborative projects.
Fiona has almost 20 years’ experience of Human Factors and Occupational Psychology, working within the complimentary settings of academia and industry. Her interests are broadly based in the areas of stress, workload and fatigue and her focus has primarily been on researching these important concepts and applying this work to real-world settings. Specific areas of interest include: understanding mental and physical workload and their relationship to fatigue, complex task performance and performance breakdown under stress, the impact of various non-optimal conditions on fatigue and the impact of shiftwork on performance and well-being.
Mark Jenkins Risk and Stakeholder Manager, Centre of Competence EHS Offshore, Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy
Teesside Emergency Exercise: Testing Assumptions
In September 2017, an emergency exercise occurred at the Teesside offshore windfarm. The objectives were to test emergency plans, evaluate new escape devices and procedures and explore interaction with the RNLI. The scenario included an escape from a nacelle, and ‘dry’ recovery to various vessels. The RNLI and CTV crews also had the opportunity to practice their man overboard skills and vessel to vessel transfer procedures. Perhaps the most useful ‘lessons learned’ was that close collaboration and openness between stakeholders and participants which included EDF, RNLI, Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, MPI and Skylotec, make for a safer environment.
Mark Jenkins joined the EHS Centre of Competence in 2014. Prior to joining, Mark was Head of Health and Safety for the Service business for the UK and Ireland. Previously, Mark held an EHS manager role during the construction and hand over of the London Array wind farm. Before joining the wind industry, Mark was a Safety Manager for the Siemens Electrical transmission business. He started his career with a regional electricity business, where he trained and qualified as an electrician. Mark is a chartered member of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) and currently chairs the IOSH offshore group. He is also a Specialist Member of the International Institute of Risk and Safety Managers.
15 #RUKHS18 Alsh Room 11.15 - 12.30 B2: Construction (Design and Management) Regulations
B2: Construction (Design and Management) Regulations
This session will discuss the scope and applications of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 regarding renewable energy projects. This session will provide further guidance and clarity to duty holders, and contractors regarding the requirements for contractor management and major component changes.
Chris Black Health & Safety Manager, Onshore Renewables, ScottishPower Renewables
Chair
Chris Black has been a health and safety professional for over 20 years. His career has encompassed work in the Scottish Water Industry, oil & gas in both the onshore and offshore sectors, heavy engineering O&M services and the field of medical device manufacture. For nine years, Chris has led the Onshore Safety Team at ScottishPower Renewables. He has provided guidance and advice to over 20 windfarm construction projects and more than 35 operating onshore windfarms. He has been a member of the RenewableUK Health and Safety Strategy Group and the Health and Safety Working Group for that time and was involved in the formation of G+ (formerly G9). Chris became a Chartered Member of IOSH in 2000 and has a degree in OHS Management.
Trevor Johnson Wind and Marine Energy Team - Energy Division, Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
HSE Expectations for Compliance with CDM
Trevor was appointed HM Inspector of Health and Safety in 1989, based in HSE’s Newcastle under Lyme office. He was promoted to HM Principal Inspector in 1999 and transferred to the Edinburgh Office. He has been involved in the regulation of a wide range of industries including Utilities and Construction. In January 2012, Trevor was transferred to a new team in the Offshore Safety Division to regulate the Offshore Renewable Energy Sector. In 2017, the scope of this team was increased to include onshore wind.
16 B2: Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 11.15 - 12.30 Alsh Room
Chris Streatfeild Director, Forge Risk
CDM: Application to Maintenance on Wind Energy Projects
The presentation aims to provide a few answers and some suggestions on a different focus and approach to CDM & Maintenance that focuses on achieving tangible safe project outcomes rather than an illusion of systems compliance. In providing an overview on the application of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 to maintenance activities carried out on operational wind farm assets, the presentation will provide a refresher on the safety outcomes we are seeking to achieve, summarise the legal duties applying to maintenance under CDM 2015, set out our interpretation of regulatory opinion as applied to maintenance & CDM and include practical advice for managing maintenance/construction activities.
Chris is Director of Forge Risk – an independent HSEQ risk management consultancy. He is a highly-experienced professional with over 30 years’ HSEQ experience working in complex and high risk business and operational environments. This encompasses specialist knowledge in wind energy with complementary skills and knowledge in manufacturing, construction and asset management. In his current role and former role as Director of Health & Safety at RenewableUK, Chris has played a leading role in the development of national and international guidance and standards covering the life cycle of project development in the wind sector. Chris is a member of several standards committees and is the UK expert on 61400-30- Wind Turbines – Safety of the WTGs General principles for Design and IEC/TS 62933-5-1 - Electrical Energy Storage (ESS) Systems (Safety).
17 #RUKHS18 Lomond Auditorium 14.00 - 15.15 A3: Drones: Integrating them Safely into Your Plans
A3: Drones: Integrating them Safely into Your Projects’ Plans
The use of drones across infrastructure industries is gathering pace. Energy, including renewables, has been identified as a leading sector of utilising drone technology. Hear from those who are working with integrating the use of drones today and tomorrow into their plans to support onshore and offshore wind farms. From those working in standards and guidance, to national agencies and industry players who have innovative plans for their future use.
Alan Chivers Chairman of RenewableUK Health & Safety Working Group and Chairman of The Renewables Consulting Group
Chair
Internationally recognised in the renewable energy industry and known for his passion in all matters HSE. Alan has 30 years of leadership, technical and practical experience in onshore and offshore wind, as well as founding and leading significant renewables consultancy businesses. He previously supported RenewablesUK as a board member and now continues as chair of the HSE strategy group. He is currently a Director at The Renewables Consulting Group. His vision for and expectation upon drone technology is high, and based simply on reduction of risk exposure to our renewables workforce.
Chris Fleming Chief Executive Officer, Cyberhawk
Demystifying the Industrial Drone Market
Drone use within the military is well known and is considered by many to be the future of warfare. Now that industry is starting to adopt drone use to remove people from the dangerous, dull or dirty tasks, it’s important to understand how these machines can be introduced safely. Chris Fleming will take you through the variety of tasks that drones can complete safely and how best to manage these services once they push past the proof of concept stage. With the advent of Artificial Intelligence, drones will become smarter and their use is anticipated to grow exponentially.
Chris Fleming is recognised as a pioneer in the UAV inspection industry. Having personally carried out over 150 live flare inspections to date, he still leads field teams on the most technically challenging projects for Cyberhawk. As an offshore Inspection Engineer, Chris has spent the last 20 years working around the globe in Australia, Norway, the North Sea, the Middle East, Malaysia and Brunei. Prior to joining Cyberhawk, Chris specialised in Floating Production Storage Offloading Vessel (FPSO) operations with his last seven years on the Captain FPSO.
18 A3: Drones: Integrating them Safely into Your Plans 14.00 - 15.15 Lomond Auditorium
Nige Hewitt Principal Consultant, Osprey Consulting Services
Managing the Risk of Drone Operations
Emerging European Drone regulations diverge somewhat from those of conventional manned aviation, with the focus more upon the risks of operations. Through consultation with industry, operators and regulators, Osprey has identified the need for a robust method of analysing, assessing and managing these risks. In response, and as a result of our extensive experience, we have developed AetherTM – a Drone Safety Framework. Compliant with Drone and industry regulations and standards, Aether enables organisations to understand the risks associated with Drone operations, and facilitates the management of these risks to ensure safe operations in a range of environments and scenarios.
Nige is an experienced Airworthiness and Air Safety Engineer and joined Osprey following a secondment to the Civil Aviation Authority. During his tenure at the CAA, Nige developed the UK CAA’s UAS programme and represented the UK on the international Joint Authorities for the Regulation of Unmanned Systems (JARUS). He was also the Lead Author and Editor of CAP 722 Edition 6 (Unmanned Aircraft Systems – Operations in UK Airspace – Guidance). Nige has also represented both the MAA and CAA across both government and industry events. Since joining Osprey, Nige has been the Technical Lead for several UAS related projects.
Alistair Riches Commercial Director, British International Helicopters and Chair of RenewableUK ORAG TG
Drones and Manned Aviation: Side by Side
Uninhabited Air Systems, also known as Drones, provide a genuine opportunity to reduce risk in the delivery of renewable energy. For example, by employing drones for inspection or the transfer of equipment between locations, the risk to personnel is reduced. However, introducing drones into airspace within which manned aviation operates could, if uncoordinated, present new risks. By understanding the roles, capabilities and limitations of both drones and manned aviation, their integration can be safely and productively achieved.
Alistair is Commercial Director at British International Helicopters with over 20 years’ experience in military and commercial aviation. His previous role was a Senior Operations Manager with CHC Helicopters, supporting the oil and gas sector from bases in the UK, Ireland and Malta. Prior to entering commercial aviation, Alistair served as a Senior Officer in the UK Royal Air Force. He was an operational helicopter pilot, instructor and experimental test pilot; playing a key role in numerous significant UK MoD procurement programmes. Before entering the RAF, Alistair trained as a Management Consultant with British Aerospace.
19 #RUKHS18 Lomond Auditorium 14.00 - 15.15 A3: Drones: Integrating them Safely into Your Plans
Hannah Nobbs Innovation Scout, RNLI Innovation Team - Future Lifesaving, RNLI
Exploring the Third Dimension for SAR: Our Journey So Far
There has been growing excitement around the use of drones for lifesaving applications in recent times, but how do we as the UK SAR community start to realise some of the potential benefits? The RNLI has been actively engaging with industry and other SAR community partners to start addressing this question. The presentation will share our approach and learnings so far.
Hannah joined the Innovation Team at the Royal National Lifeboat Institution in 2016 following ten years as an Engineer specialising in the design and development of helicopter rotor systems. Working towards the RNLI’s vision of halving the number of deaths from drowning by 2024, the future lifesaving innovation team identifies future needs and opportunities for the RNLI to enhance lifesaving capability. This involves horizon scanning and exploration of emerging technology through partnerships with Industry and Academia; to inform RNLI understanding and requirements.
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renews.biz Alsh Room 14.00 - 15.15 B3: Wind Turbine Safety Rules
B3: Wind Turbine Safety Rules
This session will discuss the adoption, implementation and application of the Wind Turbine Safety Rules regarding wind energy projects. This session will provide further guidance and clarity to duty holders, and contractors regarding the support procedures for the adoption, implementation and application of the Wind Turbine Safety Rules.
Robert Farrell Operations & Maintenance Engineer, ESB Generation
Chair
Robert Farrell is an experienced Operations and Maintenance Engineer working for ESB, the leading Irish Electrical Utility, operating in generation, transmission, distribution and supply in the UK & Irish electricity markets. Robert joined ESB in 2008 and has worked in concept, development, design and construction phases of ESB’s Wind Farm Portfolio (currently at 583MW and growing). Moving into ESB’s Renewables Operations & Maintenance department in 2013, he has developed and implemented safety rules for HV systems and maintains ESB’s Safe System of Work for wind farms, including WTSR.
Nick Radforth Electrical Safety Manager, Innogy Renewables UK Ltd
RenewableUK Operational Safety Rules Group Update – 2017/18
As the chair of the RenewableUK Operational Safety Rules Group, I felt this was an ideal opportunity to update the industry on the RenewableUK OSRG achievements in 2017 and what issues and challenges the team will face during the following year of 2018 and beyond.
Nick is responsible for safe systems of work across all renewable technologies that Innogy Renewables UK Ltd have within the UK. He has worked in the renewables business since 2004 and worked within the power industry for over 29 years on coal, lignite, gas power plants, holding several positions within Operations and Maintenance. Nick has held several safety rules authorisations up to 400kV and led a team with responsibilities for setting and maintaining company standards and implementing safe systems of work, commissioning of electrical systems across all renewable technologies. He has been a member of the RenewableUK Operational Safety Rules Group since 2006 and chair for over five years.
22 B3: Wind Turbine Safety Rules 14.00 - 15.15 Alsh Room
Ian Ord Director of Renewables, Setter and Associates Ltd
The Wind Turbine Safety Rules CORE Training Course
The aim of ‘The Core Wind Turbine Safety Rules Training Course’ is to provide a high standard, quality, flexible training and information, to ensure attendees have a full understanding of the rules, how they are to be applied and implemented at site and how they provide the means to establish safety from the system and a legally required Safe System of Work. The training will also educate attendees to a level that adds to their competence and allows formal authorisation.
Ian first worked in the Wind Industry in 1997 when he supported Bonus Wind urbinesT UK Ltd at Beinn Glas Wind Farm. He joined Bonus full time in 2003 with responsibilities for HR, Training and Safety and when Siemens took over Bonus in 2005, he took on the roles of UK Head of Safety. Ian was involved in the development of the first Bonus / Siemens competency framework and was directly involved in the major recruitment drive at Siemens Wind during 2006 – 2008. He has been involved with the Wind Turbine Rules since 2004 and currently supports a number of clients with the implementation of the rules and training technicians.
23 #RUKHS18 Lomond Auditorium 15.45 - 17.00 A4: The Role of Technical Standards & Certification
A4: The Role of Technical Standards & Certification
This session will discuss the role that technical standards and certification have in reducing project risks. Hear from those leading in the drafting of technical standards, certification processes, insurance schemes and how they can impact on reducing the risks of managing assets safely, effectively and efficiently.
Sam Park Director, The Renewables Consulting Group
Chair
Sam Park is a Chartered Engineer and Professional Member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. For the last 15 years, he has contributed to the expansion of the offshore wind industry, initially taking development roles in early UK projects followed by over a decade of project delivery experience. He has taken senior delivery roles in multiple offshore wind projects, with significant technical, commercial and safety responsibility. Assignments have included Works Package Manager, Deputy Project Manager and Technical Adviser to a project board. During this time, he has led teams of experts, including package managers and engineering project management experts in offshore turbines, structures, subsea cables, marine surveying and marine construction.
Alistair Mackinnon Head of Standards, Conformity and Compliance, Energy Technology Centre
Conformity Assessment: An Overview of the Benefits
The Conformity Assessment Landscape – often thought of as only certification can appear to be confusing. This brief presentation will give an overview of the current landscape in the renewables sector but with a focus specifically on wind and will demonstrate the benefits of having devices and projects undergo some form of compliance evaluation. The benefits are not simply confirming how technically robust a project is but can have benefits for owner/operators, financier and insurers and provide greater certainty on the long term future of assets.
Alistair has been active in the wind industry since 1986 and spent 29 years in the UK’s National Engineering Laboratory before moving to Head up the DNV GL Certification Business in the UK. Currently at ETC (Energy Technology Centre), Alistair is Chair of PEL /88 (the UK national committee on wind turbines) and Chair of L/6/2 (the UK national committee on Conformity assessment). In April 2016, he was appointed as the Lead Technical Assessor for the evaluation of all Test Laboratories wishing to participate in the IEC Renewable Energy Certification Scheme (IECRE).
24 A4: The Role of Technical Standards & Certification 15.45 - 17.00 Lomond Auditorium
Tom Digby-Rogers Lead Programme Manager, Sustainability, BSI
The Role of British, European and International Standards
This presentation is designed to cover the process and rules structure for the development of ‘standards’ we adopt and use in the UK to promote commercial opportunity and UK industrial growth: An overview of BSI’s role as the national standards body, what we mean by standards and the different types that exist, development of standards, how they are made, criteria for new work and the role standards can play in promoting UK industry, international structure BSI’s committees work within, and link to certification.
Tom Digby-Rogers is the British Standards Institute (BSI) energy sector standards lead. Tom is responsible for BSI market engagement and standards development for the energy and ‘smart city’ sectors, including renewable energy, smart grids, and energy storage. His role is focussed on bringing government, trade bodies, academia and NGOs together to discuss sector opportunities & challenges, building agreement on the role for standards in supporting innovation and trade. Tom also has extensive experience in managing National, European and International committees covering the major Standards Development organizations (ISO, IEC, CEN and CENELEC). BSI is the UK national standards body.
Michael Bullock Director, Renewable Risk Advisers Ltd
How Certification Affects the Cost and Availability of Insurance
With a particular focus on offshore projects, the presentation will discuss how insurance costs can vary between technologies at different stages of maturity. It will address what types of standards, certification and third party oversight and other factors are particularly relevant to insurers in adding to the perceived maturity of the technologies and therefore the credibility of projects, both reducing the cost and broadening the scope of cover available. It will also address the need to adopt and enforce such standards through robust risk management during installation and operation of the projects.
Michael is a founder director of insurance broker and risk consultancy Renewable Risk Advisers. He established a specialist Lloyd’s renewable energy underwriting unit and helped establish the UK subsidiary of a wind farm installation/O&M contractor. Michael is a former Commercial Director of SeaRoc, former Head of Financial Risk Mitigation for NAREC Capital, an advisory committee member to Wave Energy Scotland and Director of the largest community energy company in the UK. Michael has presented to academia and industry on the risks associated with various phases of renewable energy projects and holds a Masters in Finance from the London Business School.
25 #RUKHS18 Lomond Auditorium 15.45 - 17.00 A4: The Role of Technical Standards & Certification
Sylvia Broneske Principal Acoustics Engineer, Innogy Renewables UK Ltd
Panellist
Sylvia Broneske started her career at Windtest Kaiser-Wilhelm-Koog GmbH (now DNV GL) with the acoustic measurement team. Subsequently, she worked as a consulting Engineer at the wind turbine manufacturer Enercon GmbH in Germany, being responsible for all aspects of wind turbine noise related issues and shadow impact assessments. In 2007, she joined Hayes McKenzie Partnership Ltd where she carried out wind farm noise assessments and measurements as Senior Consultant and Head of the Turbine Testing Group. She joined Innogy Renewables UK Ltd in 2016 as Principal Acoustics Engineer. She is chair of a BSI subcommittee concerned with wind turbine acoustics.
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B4: Arc Flash
This session will discuss operational risk factors and existing control measures relating to Arc Flash. The session will consider the development a positive safety culture within organisations through workforce engagement regarding this issue. The session will also consider the improvements that might be offered by control measures such as arc- reduction switches and others.
Rhys Jones Head of Technical Affairs, RenewableUK
Chair
Rhys Jones was appointed Head of Technical Affairs at RenewableUK in January 2017. He previously operated on behalf of RenewableUK as Health and Safety Training Manager from May 2010. Prior to 2010 he has a background in the Oil and Gas, and Diving industries. Rhys believes passionately in the endeavour, enterprise, and commitment of RenewableUK members and stakeholders, that our greatest asset in the Renewable Energy Industry is our people, and that we must be relentless in our work to protect our colleagues through industry wide collaboration.
Allan Brese Onshore Wind Electrical Engineering Team Leader, SSE
SSE Wind Generations Approach to Management of Arc-Flash Hazards
Arc-flash incidents on electrical networks have the potential to release large quantities of energy and hazardous by-products, which can prove fatal to operators and / or result in extensive equipment damage. SSE Wind Generation has adopted a risk based approach to arc-flash hazard management that encompasses mitigation, prevention and reduction measures. Key to the development of the risk control strategy was to involve the field operatives and wind turbine manufacturers to ensure that human factors were adequately considered. This presentation is to outline the control measures implemented by SSE Wind Generation and to outline two reduction measures that are being introduced within the business.
Allan Brese is the Onshore Wind Electrical Engineering Team Leader with SSE. Prior to undertaking this current role, Allan was an Electrical Engineer / SAP for SSE Onshore Wind Generation between February 2010 and September 2015 and a 132kV Electrical Engineer / SAP for Scottish Power between June 2007 and February 2010. Allan’s interests include power system protection, arc-flash safety, earthing systems, operational safety and HV/LV asset management.
28 B4: Arc Flash 15.45 - 17.00 Alsh Room
Mark Dawson Head of Regional Field Support North Europe, Nordex
PPE Workwear Suitable for Electrical Work and Accessing All Areas of a Wind Turbine
Wind Turbines are complex machines, which expose operatives to many different potential hazards. With the wide variety of activities that are required on most wind turbines each year it is challenging to find suitable PPE work wear that can protect operatives from all potential dangers including arc flash. The obvious dangers such as cold climate conditions and falling from height seem relatively easy to protect the operator against until you try and combine this with electrical work at High and Low voltage and heavy mechanical works. Many factors have to be considered when selecting the most appropriate PPE workwear to be worn in a wind turbine, and behavioural safety plays a big part in the decision making.
Having worked in the wind industry for the last five years and the electrical engineering and electrical safety sector for the past 15 years, Mark has plenty of hands-on operational experience in the challenges facing on-site operatives each day. Using the skills and knowledge gained as an electrical engineer combined with onsite experience, he is in an ideal situation to recommend the appropriate PPE workwear to be warn.
Jarl Coldrick International Sales Manager, ProGARM
The Importance of PPE
PPE is the last line of defence for a system of safe working and the assessment and reduction of risk. We cannot, however, underestimate the risk of electrical faults and chances of human error. This presentation will cover the dangers posed by Arc Flash and the importance of wearing the correct PPE. To put these dangers into context, an arc flash can reach temperatures five times hotter than the surface of the sun. Prevention is better than cure and it is important that we minimise the effects from Arc Flash hazards through educating those who face the risks. Topics will include Arc Flash standards, recommended methods to test garments, the difference between Arc Flash Resistant and Flame Resistant garments, protection in layers, and compliance. PPE works…if you use it.
Jarl has experience in working closely with H&S executives from the Utilities industry, including several renewable organisations across Europe. He has joined them in committees, conferences, and tool box talks, raising awareness of the risks of Arc Flash and educating users to wear the correct form of PPE to protect against these risks. Jarl Coldrick has worked at ProGARM since Q1 2015 and was previously employed by Safpro in Gloucester, a PPE, Footwear, and Workwear Specialist.
29 #RUKHS18 Exhibition Floorplan
Exhibition Opening Times: 08.30 - 16.00
9 10 Stand Exhibitor 1 RenewableUK Entrance 3 G+ 8 Conference 6 Skanwear Catering 11 7 Ross Survival Services 7 8 Limpet Technology 9 Tower Supplies 12 10 Survitec 6 11 Northern Diver 23 25 12 Dräger Safety 13 13 ProGARM 17 NLG - Never Let Go 3 22 24 22 Petrofac Training Services 17 23 HSE 24 ICM Safety 25 Risktec 1
Catering
30 Exhibitor Information
Dräger Safety 12 G+ 3
Dräger UK Limited Energy Institute Ullswater Close, Blyth Riverside Business Park 61 New Cavendish Street EvENT Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 4RG London, W1G 7AR PARTNER +44 (0)1670 352891 +44 (0)207 467 7100 [email protected] [email protected] www.draeger.com www.gplusoffshorewind.com
For over 125 years, both in the UK & internationally, The G+ Global Offshore Wind Health and Safety Dräger has proven to be a trusted partner in safety. Our Organisation (G+) is made up of the largest offshore wind portfolio includes gas detection devices, air sampling tubes, farm developers and operators and it is recognised as the breathing equipment, emergency escape devices and leading authority on health and safety issues in the offshore leading drug & alcohol detection and screening solutions. wind industry.
HSE 23 ICM Safety 24
HSE ICM A/S Harpur Hill, Buxton Petersmindevej 15, 5000 Odense C Derbyshire, SK17 9JN, UK Office Phone: (+45) 70 606 606 +44 (0)20 3028 2079 UK local: (+44) 7789772634 [email protected] ska@icmsafet:y.com www.hse.gov.uk www.icmsafety.com
HSE supports the renewables sector with online guidance ICM Safety has focused on international wind energy safety and advice. We also offer paid-for services to businesses for over 17 years. We represent the best brands in height aiming to be exemplars in health and safety. HSE has over safety and PPE including 3M, Honeywell, Mascot, MRT, 40 years of experience, world-class expertise, and can help and Skylotec. We provide our customers around the world make renewables one of the safest sectors in the world to with outstanding service, technical support, two to three work. day delivery and competitive prices.
31 #RUKHS18 Limpet Technology 8 NLG - Never Let Go 17
Limpet Technology NLG - Never Let Go Admiral House, 29-30 Maritime Street 6 Mannings Heath Road Edinburgh, EH6 6SE Poole, Dorset, BH12 4NQ +44 (0)131 551 2727 +44 (0)330 016 0030 [email protected] [email protected] www.limpettechnology.com www.neverletgo.com
Limpet Technology is an engineering and R&D company Dropped tools are killing people in workplaces worldwide. focused upon ‘Pioneering Total Height Safety’ solutions NLG makes it easy to stop drops with clever tool tethering and their worldwide distribution. Today, our award winning and simple training. Limpet® products set new standards for height safety and industrial access and are being deployed by major companies to reduce risks, lower costs and increase the productivity of operations and maintenance teams.
Northern Diver 11 Petrofac 22
Northern Diver Petrofac Training Services Appley house, Appley Bridge Engineering and Production Services, Forties Road Lancashire, WN6 9AE Montrose, Angus UK, DD10 9ET +44 (0)1252254444 +44 (0)1674 672230 [email protected] [email protected] www.Ndiver-commercial.com www.petrofactraining.com
Northern Diver has been established for over 40 years. We Petrofac Training Services: From the delivery of industry- design and manufacture a diverse range of drysuits, diving leading training courses and crisis management equipment and other equipment for use in, on and around consultancy, to the development of tailored bespoke training water – for offshore, commercial, sport, military and rescue programmes, our Training Services are complemented by applications around the world a range of digital competency solutions that help clients improve and manage workforce competency.
ProGARM 13 RenewableUK 1
ProGARM® Ltd RenewableUK Unicorn House, Broad Lane, Gilberdyke, Brough Greencoat House, Francis Street East Yorkshire, HU15 2TS London, SW1P 1DH +44 (0)1482 679600 +44 (0)207 901 3000 [email protected] [email protected] www.progarm.com www.renewableuk.com
ProGARM is dedicated to protecting lives through the RenewableUK is the UK’s leading renewable energy trade manufacture and supply of exceptional quality ARC Flash association for wind and marine energy. Acting as a central and Flame Resistant safety clothing and PPE. ProGARM’s information source and a united representative voice for our key goal is to provide exceptional Arc Flash clothing, membership, we conduct research, formulate policy, organise offering the ultimate protection from the risks and hazards events, facilitate networking, promote wind and marine that face operatives every day. renewables to the government, industry, media and public.
32 Risktec Solutions 25 Ross Survival Services 7
Risktec Solutions Ross Survival Services Technology Centre, Scottish Enterprise Technology Park Gateway Drive, Gateway Business Park East Kilbride, Glasgow G75 0QD Aberdeen, AB12 3GW +44 (0)1355 340200 +44 (0)1224 23 81 81 [email protected] [email protected] www.Risktec.tuv.com www.rosssurvival.com
Risktec Solutions is an established, independent and Leading distributor and service centre of life-saving equipment, specialist risk management consulting and training with over 17 years’ experience supplying the renewable, oil & company, and is part of the TÜV Rheinland Group. gas and shipping industries; we represent major brands in the We assist clients in major hazard industries as well as industry. We provide sales, service & rental solutions. Product commercial and public sectors to manage health, safety, Categories: Working at Height, Rope Access, Communications, security, environmental and business risk. Marine LSE, Liferafts, Gas Detection and Respiratory Protection.
Skanwear 6 Survitec 10
Skanwear Survitec Vanern House Findon Shore, Findon Finningley, Doncaster, DN9 3BZ Aberdeen, AB12 3RL SPONSOR +44 (0)1302 890 390 +44 (0)1224 784488 [email protected] [email protected] www.skanwear.com www.survitecgroup.com
Welcome to Skanwear, industry specialists in Arc Flash and With a history stretching back over 160 years, Survitec Flame Resistant education and protection. What we do is commands market-leading positions worldwide in offshore, save lives. Our STRATA® brand of clothing is designed by us, marine and defence survival technology. Our services manufactured and delivered directly to our customers, now in range from the provision of lifesaving equipment for support over 49 countries worldwide within five working days. vessels, survival equipment for those travelling on and over water, and the total supply and management of safety equipment for offshore installations.
Tower Supplies 9 Media Partner
Tower Supplies 3 Yarrow Road Poole, Dorset BH12 4TS +44 (0)1202 718000 [email protected] www.towersupplies.com Published twice a month, reNEWS the digital publication Tower Supplies is one of the UK’s largest independent tracking renewable energy projects from planning to health and safety companies. Established for 35 years, we construction and operation. Provides exclusive business have unprecedented experience in the manufacture of PPE information on offshore and onshore wind. Our market-leading and workwear, and a solution that provides measurement, website delivers daily coverage of all renewables across the understanding, control and continuous improvement. Our own globe. flame retardant and arc protection product range is Fire Bear®. www.renews.biz
33 #RUKHS18 Notes Notes Visit stand 1 to reserve your space or contact [email protected] or +44 (0)20 7901 3011