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Written Safety Programs
1. Emergency Action Plan
2. Personal Protective Equipment
y PPE Guidelines
y Respiratory Protection Program
3. Lockout/Tagout
y LOTO Guidelines
y LOTO Process Map
y LOTO Annual Certification
4. Arc Flash Program
5. Chemical Hazard Communication
6. Fall Protection Program
7. Forklift Certification Program
8. Injury and Illness
y Injury/Illness Prevention Plan
y Incident Investigation and Reporting
y Bloodborne Pathogen Program
9. Control of Work (JSEA)
10. Weather
y Severe Weather Program
y Cold Weather Program
y Icy Conditions Plan
11. Vehicle Usage Program
12. Permit-Required Confined Spaces
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Arc Flash Program
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Change Summary
Added clarifications and updates to text and reformat document in current template.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Personnel working in or on a Clipper turbine, project or facility shall follow all applicable Clipper and
Project Owner Environmental Health and Safety policies. In addition, all personnel shall have received
documented training from a competent person pertaining to their planned activities prior to beginning
any work or accessing any equipment on a Clipper site or at a Clipper facility.
Adhere to all Clipper Environmental Health and Safety policies, including the use of
personal protective equipment during the performance of procedures outlined in
this document and whenever applicable.
RECOGNIZE SAFETY SYMBOLS, WORDS AND LABELS
DANGER—Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or death if policies and
procedures are not strictly adhered to.
WARNING—Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death.
CAUTION—Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal injury or product or
property damage.
THIS DOCUMENT, OR AN EMBODIMENT OF IT IN ANY MEDIA, DISCLOSES INFORMATION WHICH IS PROPRIETARY, IS THE
PROPERTY OF CLIPPER WINDPOWER, INC. & ITS SUBSIDIARIES, IS AN UNPUBLISHED WORK PROTECTED UNDER APPLICABLE
COPYRIGHT LAWS, AND IS DELIVERED ON THE EXPRESS CONDITION THAT IT IS NOT TO BE USED, DISCLOSED (INCLUDING
REPRODUCTION AS A DERIVATIVE WORK), OR USED FOR MANUFACTURE FOR ANYONE OTHER THAN CLIPPER WINDPOWER
INC. & ITS SUBSIDIARIES WITHOUT ITS WRITTEN CONSENT, AND THAT NO RIGHT IS GRANTED TO DISCLOSE OR SO USE ANY
INFORMATION CONTAINED THEREIN. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ANY ACT IN VIOLATION OF PRIOR AGREEMENT OR APPLICABLE
LAW MAY RESULT IN CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION....................................................................................................1
GENERAL PROVISIONS .........................................................................................................................3
Purpose ...........................................................................................................................................3
Scope ..............................................................................................................................................3
Site Specific Personal Protective Equipment Requirements...........................................................3
Roles and Responsibilities........................................................................................................................3
Supervisor .......................................................................................................................................3
Employee/ Contractor......................................................................................................................3
Environmental Health and Safety Department ................................................................................3
Corporate Training Department.......................................................................................................3
Arc Flash Program....................................................................................................................................4
National Fire Protection Association Standard NFPA 70E..............................................................4
Training Overview ...........................................................................................................................4
Training ...........................................................................................................................................4
Protect the Person...........................................................................................................................5
Lockout/Tag out...............................................................................................................................6
Glossary....................................................................................................................................................7
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GENERAL PROVISIONS
Purpose
The Clipper Windpower Arc Flash Program is intended to inform Clipper employees and contractors of
safety precautions necessary to prevent or minimize injuries when working with or around energized
electrical circuits.
Scope
This program applies to all Clipper field employees and field contractors hired by Clipper Windpower
that are required to work with, or around live electrical circuits.
Site Specific Personal Protective Equipment Requirements
Be aware that some site specific PPE requirements may be different than Clipper Windpower
standards. Customer/owners may have a more stringent PPE policy that shall be adhered to.
Roles and Responsibilities
Supervisor
• Encourages the proper attitude toward job safety performance in leading by example
• Requires all employees to comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Standards, rules,
regulations, and orders applicable to his/her own actions and conduct
• Administers required discipline when at-risk behaviors show a disregard for Clipper policies,
programs and procedures
Employee/ Contractor
• Complies with all Occupational Safety and Health Standards and rules, regulations, and orders
that are applicable to his/her own actions and conduct
• Complies with Clipper Arc Flash Program
• Takes every reasonable precaution to protect their health and life and the health and life of their
fellow employees
Environmental Health and Safety Department
• Revises or modifies this program as required to ensure compliance with applicable regulations
and standards
• Provides consultation to other departments on matters of employee health and safety
Corporate Training Department
Provides the required documented arc flash training annually, upon hire or when at-risk behavior shows
the need for additional training.
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Arc Flash Program
National Fire Protection Association Standard NFPA 70E
There are a number of important electrical industry consensus standards that have indirect or direct
impact on human safety. NFPA 70E, the "Standard for Electrical Requirements for Employee
Workplaces," is one of the most widely used. This standard focuses on protecting people and identifies
requirements that are considered necessary to provide a workplace that is generally free from electrical
hazards.
NFPA 70E recommends:
• Establishing an electrically safe work condition prior to beginning work
• Implementing appropriate procedures and training to avoid injury
• Determining and adhering to shock and flash protection boundaries
• Minimizing work with live/energized equipment if possible
Training Overview
Workers need training on the tasks and procedures (such as specific lockout/tag out procedures) that
are essential to conducting their work in a safe manner.
Any person assigned to tasks associated with electrical energy must be qualified and trained for the job
at hand. He or she must be able to identify electrical hazards, avoid exposure to those hazards, and
understand the potential results of all action taken.
Each Clipper Windpower employee affected by arc flash will receive the following documented training
annually and upon hire:
• Review this program
• Review the relevant lockout/tag out procedures
• Review the OMSW Control of Work, Risk Assessment, & Mitigation, DC-154511-XX, containing
the JSEA, Job Safety & Environment Analysis, form
• Review the required PPE relevant to their tasks
Training
Providing an electrically safe work condition:
• Use the right tool for the job. Use the appropriate tools for the job at hand, keep them accessible
and in good working condition.
• Always use a circuit tester on each circuit using Hot-Cold-Hot test before troubleshooting
because all voltages can be dangerous. Contact with even low voltages can result in serious
injury.
• Always treat all circuits as LIVE unless tests proven otherwise.
• Remove all jewelry, key rings, cell phones, radios and pagers, other metal objects, etc., before
troubleshooting any electrical circuits or apparatus.
• When troubleshooting live circuits, take care to be safely isolated (i.e., rubber mats, insulated
tools, EH rated shoes, etc.).
• Never troubleshoot circuits when in contact with metal, wet surfaces or in water.
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To prevent shocks, take precautions to:
• Keep metal objects from touching or being exposed to any LIVE parts, moving machine parts or
connections.
• Do not wear tool belts and do not carry tools in pockets.
• Use only double-insulated rated tools when troubleshooting on circuits that may not be
de-energized.
• Stand to the side when opening/closing a main line disconnect.
Protect the Person
The following personal protective equipment shall be worn at all times when working on energized
Level 1 and Level 3, electrical equipment.
Level 1 PPE –
All Clipper-supplied for use with the following energized equipment - DJB, TCU and EPU:
• FR rated pants and long sleeve shirt with all-natural fiber under garments (8 cal/cm2
)
• Safety glasses – nonmetal framed safety glasses
• Rubber gloves (class 0) with leather over gloves
• Hard hat (Minimum Class E) with face shield
• EH rated footwear
• All natural fiber undergarments
If fall protection is required it must be FR rated - otherwise it must be removed
Level 3 PPE –
All Clipper-supplied for use with the following energized equipment - PDP and GCU:
25 cal/cm2
required when inside on all sites in the GCU
25 cal/cm2
required when inside of the PDP on most sites (contact site supervisor)
40 cal/cm2
required when inside of the PDP on specified sites (contact site supervisor
for more information)
• FR rated pants and long sleeve shirt with all-natural fiber under garments.
• FR rated under shirt
• FR rated coveralls (layering system to 25 cal/cm2
)
• Safety glasses – nonmetal framed safety glasses
• Rubber gloves (class 0) with leather over gloves
• Arc flash hood
• EH rated footwear
• All natural fiber undergarments
If fall protection is required it must be FR rated – otherwise it must be removed
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Level 4 PPE –
All Clipper-supplied for use with the following energized equipment - PDP:
40 cal/cm2
required when inside of the PDP on specified sites (contact site supervisor
for more information)
• Layering to 40 cal/cm2
FR rated pants and long sleeve shirt with all-natural fiber under
garments
• FR rated overalls with the layering system to (40 cal/cm2
)
• Safety glasses – nonmetal framed safety glasses
• Rubber gloves (class 0) with leather over gloves
• 40 cal/cm2
arc flash suit hood
• 40 cal/cm2
flash suit jacket
• 40 cal/cm2
flash suit pants
• EH rated footwear
• All natural fiber undergarments
If fall protection is required it must be FR rated – otherwise it must be removed
Lockout/Tag out
Lockout/tagout procedures must be followed when power is not required to perform the task.
Testing and troubleshooting may be done live.
To minimize the hazard, repairs can only be done when system has been properly de-energized or
circuits isolated.
If it is impossible to establish an electrically safe work environment, be sure to shut down every
possible energy source.
Understand that sometimes a de-energized circuit can become re-energized, and necessary
precautions must be taken.
The Lockout/Tagout Standard was created to help reduce the death and injury rate caused by the
unexpected energization or start-up of machines, or the release of stored energy.
Ask supervisor to review the affected policies with the technicians. Reference Datastay.
For additional questions pertaining to the Clipper Arc Flash Program, contact immediate supervisor, site
manager or regional EHS professional.
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Glossary
Arc Flash
Arc flash is extremely high-temperature conductive plasma and gases resulting from an arc fault
incident. Arc flash temperatures can be higher than those on the surface of the sun. An arc flash can
cause second and third degree burns, and death.
EH
Electrical Hazard
FR
Fire Retardant
NFPA
National Fire Protection Association is an international organization charged with creating and
maintaining minimum standards and requirements for fire prevention and suppression activities,
training, and equipment, as well as other life-safety codes and standards.
OSHA
Occupational Safety and Health Administration is a federal agency under the Department of Labor that
publishes and enforces safety and health regulations for most businesses and industries in the United
States.
Shock
Shock is a sudden painful physical reaction consisting of nerve stimulation and muscle contraction,
caused by an electric current flowing through the body. Most electric shocks can be avoided with proper
training, planning, job preparation, procedures, and equipment.
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EHS FALL HAZARDS AWARENESS,
INSPECTION OF PERSONAL FALL
PROTECTION AND TOWER CLIMB
Subject Matter Expert(s) Change Summary
David Bressert Addition of climb test “competent instructor” responsibilities (Item 1 on
page 6) and related climb test checklist modifications (page 17).
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Personnel working in or on a Clipper turbine, project or facility must follow all applicable Clipper
and Project Owner Environmental Health and Safety policies without fail. All personnel must
also hold a Clipper Environmental Health and Safety certification or have a Permission to Work
Verification on file with the project owner and /or Clipper Windpower prior to accessing any
equipment on site.
Adhere to all Clipper Environmental Health and Safety policies without fail,
including the use of personal protective equipment during the performance of
procedures outlined in this document and whenever applicable.
RECOGNIZE SAFETY SYMBOLS, WORDS, AND LABELS
DANGER—Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or death if policies
and procedures are not strictly adhered to.
WARNING—Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or
death.
CAUTION—Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal injury or
product or property damage.
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Date of Submission: 09/08/2009
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION..........................................................................1
GENERAL PROVISIONS ...............................................................................................4
Purpose and Scope...............................................................................................4
Personal Protective Equipment .............................................................................4
Rules and Regulations ..........................................................................................4
Referenced Documents.........................................................................................4
Glossary of Terms .................................................................................................5
Climb Safety Rules .........................................................................................................6
Climb Safety Rules................................................................................................6
Harness Inspection .........................................................................................................8
Overview ...............................................................................................................8
When to inspect.....................................................................................................8
Taking a harness out of service ............................................................................8
Primary Inspection Areas ......................................................................................8
OSHA 1926.502(d)(21) .........................................................................................8
Steps to assist proper usage of the harness .........................................................9
What to do if PFP has been shock-loaded ............................................................9
Lanyards................................................................................................................9
Harness Storage ...................................................................................................9
Descent Device .....................................................................................................9
Connecting Devices......................................................................................................10
Illustrations ..........................................................................................................10
Connecting Device MISTAKES.....................................................................................11
Illustrations of what not to do...............................................................................11
Impact Forces ...............................................................................................................12
Fall Clearance Calculation (for Retractable Lifeline) ...........................................12
Fall Clearance Calculation (for Cross Arm Strap) ...............................................12
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Tower Ladder Climb: No Safety Cable .........................................................................13
Introduction..........................................................................................................13
General Requirements ........................................................................................13
PPE Required......................................................................................................13
WARNING 1 ........................................................................................................13
WARNING 2 ........................................................................................................13
Procedure Using Large Steel Carabineer ...........................................................14
Illustrations ..........................................................................................................14
Appendix A ..........................................................................................................................15
Harness Inspection Checklist........................................................................................15
Appendix B ..........................................................................................................................16
Climb Test Checklist .....................................................................................................16
Appendix C ..........................................................................................................................17
Wind Turbine Climb Check-List ....................................................................................17
Appendix D ..........................................................................................................................18
Clipper Windpower, Inc. EHS Tower Climb and Personal Fall Protection Inspection
Protocol.........................................................................................................................18
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GENERAL PROVISIONS
Purpose and
Scope
The purpose of this document is to provide a basic understanding of potential
fall hazards and the use of fall protection. Falls are the number one cause of
death and injury in the workplace. Whenever possible fall hazards will be
eliminated through engineering and when this is not possible a fall arrest
system will be used.
A “Personal Fall Arrest System” consists of the following items:
1. Anchor
2. Body Harness
3. Connecting Device
Personal
Protective
Equipment
Reference EHS Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Guidelines,
DC-020172-XX.
• Company issued hard hat
• Safety footwear with toe protection
• ANSI Z87.1 compliant safety glasses with permanently affixed side shields
• Work gloves as required
• Safety Harness
• Two legged (or Y) lanyard
• Ladsafe (or equivalent rope grab)
Rules and
Regulations
OSHA 1910
OSHA 1926 (29 CFR 1926, Subpart M)
ANSI / ASSE A10.32-2004
ANSI: Z359.1-1992
Referenced
Documents
DC-006508-XX, EHS Policy Handbook
DC-070241-XX, Tower Rescue
DC-136778-XX, Safe Wind Speed Limits
DC-021187-XX, EHS Policies for Working Around Ice
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GENERAL PROVISIONS, continued
Glossary of
Terms
Anchor: A secure point where a worker can attach a lanyard or retractable
lanyard device.
Arresting Force: The force generated and transmitted to the body when a fall
is arrested.
Body Belt: (Body belts are not allowed on Clipper Sites.)
Body Harness: Straps and webbing secured to one’s body in a manner that
will distribute the arresting forces over the body to the thighs, shoulders and
pelvis.
Competent Person: A person who is capable of identifying existing and
predictable hazards in the surrounding work area which could be dangerous
to employees. A person that also has authority to take prompt corrective
measures to eliminate them.
Connecting Device: A flexible line used to secure a body belt or body
harness to an anchor point.
Deceleration Device: A mechanism which serves to dissipate energy during a
fall.
Deceleration Distance: The vertical distance a falling employee travels before
stopping, from the point at which the deceleration device begins to operate.
Free Fall Distance: The total distance that an employee falls from the
connection (D-ring) on the back of the harness, the length of the lanyard,
plus the deceleration device and the distance from the anchor point.
Personal Fall Arrest System: A system used to capture and employee in a
fall.
Qualified Person: One who, by possession of a recognized degree, certificate
or professional standing or who by extensive knowledge training or
experience has successfully demonstrated their ability to solve or resolve
problems relating to the subject manner.
Retractable Lifeline: A type of connecting device that has an automatic line
tensioning, which allows line to extend and retracts line at a certain speed,
and will lock or brake if that speed is exceeded.
Rope Grab: A device which attaches to a life line as an anchoring point that
provides a means of arresting a fall.
Snap-Hook: A self closing device with a keeper, latch, gate or other similar
attachment which will remain closed until manually opened.
Total Fall Distance: The maximum vertical distance between the worker’s
body harness attachment point and the lowest extremity of their body before
and after the fall is arrested, including the shock absorbing lanyard.
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Climb Safety Rules
Climb Safety
Rules
1. All personnel shall be climb tested by a competent instructor prior to
being allowed to climb a tower. Documentation of the climb test in
Appendix B will be filed with the Site Manager/Supervisor when
complete. All Climb Safety rules shall apply. Prior to conducting the
climb test the competent person will:
a. Notify the Operations Supervisor (OS) or OS delegate of the
presence of personnel at the particular turbine.
b. Notify Clipper Remote Monitoring and Diagnostic Center (RMDC) of
the presence of personnel at the particular turbine. The phone
number for RMDC is 319-362-1178.
c. Complete a Job Safety and Environmental Analysis (JSEA) before
climbing the tower.
d. Verify a turbine Service Flag is active on the tower and confirm via
TCUMon and/or RMDC prior to the climb test.
2. Hard hats must be worn while in turbine areas or where other overhead
hazards exist.
3. Only Clipper issued or authorized fall arrest equipment may be used
during tower or nacelle work. Equipment may not be altered for any
reason and will be inspected daily by the user. Faulty equipment will not
be used at any time.
4. All fall protection equipment must be inspected by a “competent
individual”.
5. The EHS team will designate a qualified individual to perform and record
a quarterly inspection.
6. Only approved Lad-safe devices will be used to climb towers.
7. If no safety cable is present you must use a lanyard that has 2 large
carabiner (rebar hooks) to ascend and descend the tower to ensure fall
protection at all times. Under no circumstance can more than one
lanyard hook be attached to a either the front or rear D-Ring.
8. The use of an approved rope grab is allowed if a certified rope system is
in place.
9. Any persons working 6 (six) feet or more above a fall hazard MUST wear
the proper fall arrest equipment.
10. Personnel must be attached to an approved anchor point at all times
when working above six (6) feet.
11. Any fall protection equipment which has sustained an impact or is
damaged must be taken out of service and given to the EHS coordinator
immediately for inspection and subsequent destruction after the
investigation is complete.
12. Fall protection equipment shall only be used for its intended purposes.
At no time shall a lanyard, carabineer or rebar hook be used to lift or
carry materials. Neither shall the front or rear D-Ring be used to lift or
hoist materials.
13. Unless preauthorized by a site supervisor, no climbing will be permitted
on lattice style towers in a steady wind of 18m/s or higher. Lattice
climbing is prohibited when wet.
14. Reference Safe Wind Speed Limits, DC-136778-XX, for wind speed
guidelines for entry into the tower, nacelle, hub, blade uptower and for
nacelle roof access or other pertinent activities.
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Climb Safety Rules, continued
Climb Safety
Rules
15. Climbing or walking on ice covered surfaces where fall hazards exist
shall not be attempted at any time. Reference DC-021187-XX, EHS
Policies for Working Around Ice for more detail.
16. Climbing wet tower ladders is permitted, but only if the tower ladder is
equipped with a safety cable from ground to spill deck.
17. Climbing alone will not be permitted. A ground man for several climbers
is acceptable as long as personnel can communicate via radio or cell
phones in case of an emergency. Ground men are to be kept aware of
overhead hazards. Reference Permission to Work section of EHS Policy
Handbook, DC-006508-XX for specific information regarding working
alone.
18. Only one person shall be allowed on the ladder at any given time, unless
in the event of a tower rescue or other tower emergency.
19. Always anchor to an approved anchor point or connect the ladsafe to the
wire rope before stepping into the tower ladder area.
20. Hatch doors are NOT designed to support weight of a climber, personnel
shall NEVER stand on them. They are only designed to deflect small
objects that may fall when others are working above.
21. All tower section hatch doors must be kept closed when workers are
working on a section or level, unless the workers are attached to an
approved anchor point.
22. Correct or report any loose parts found on a tower or nacelle. The first
person to climb the tower ladder should wipe any grease or oil from the
ladder, if present.
23. A climber’s hands must be free of any item(s) and shoes will be cleaned
of dirt before climbing.
24. Climbing towers is only permitted when the turbine is not running.
25. Vehicles shall not be parked any closer than 50 feet from towers being
serviced or repaired. For other activities i.e. installation vehicles must be
parked a distance equal to the height of the tower or crane boom.
Always park trucks into the wind to prevent door damage.
26. Items (i.e. tools, keys, phones, radios, etc.) must be secured in pouches
or bags during the climb or when working above others. Items that could
fall and strike people below must never be secured in pants pockets.
27. When reaching the top of the tower, Lad-safe devices shall be placed on
the spill deck prior to entry into the nacelle.
28. When working around rotating hazards, remove lanyards from climbing
harness. A climbing harness must be worn at all times when working in
the nacelle or tower.
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Harness Inspection
Overview This document is intended as supplemental material to Harness Inspection
Training and to be accompanied by practical training performed by an
identified competent person.
When to
inspect
A harness shall be inspected before every use. An inspection log shall be
kept on site to record the inspection of each harness. A “qualified” person
shall inspect and record the inspection on a quarterly basis. When
information concerning the prior inspections is out of date, unclear, or not on
the harness, notify the site EHS Coordinator immediately and identify the
harness as out of service until an inspection is complete.
Taking a
harness out of
service
A harness shall be taken out of service if any of the following occurs:
• If the harness fails inspection.
• If the harness has been in service for five years past the date of
issuance.
• If the harness is ever exposed to a shock load.
If there doubts about any PPE or Personal Fall Arrest Equipment, TAKE IT
OUT of service immediately. It should always be presumed that all
equipment is unsafe before it has been inspected. Always consult the site
EHS Coordinator for further information.
Primary
Inspection
Areas
• Webbing
• Material
• Connections
• Labels
OSHA
1926.502(d)(21)
A personal fall arrest system must be inspected prior to each use. Any
component with any significant defect such as tears, abrasions, mold
or undue stretching, alterations or additions which might affect its
efficiency, damage due to deterioration, contact with fire, acids or other
corrosives, distorted hooks or faulty spring, loose or damaged
mountings, non-functional parts or wearing, must be removed from
service immediately.
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Harness Usage
Steps to assist
proper usage of
the harness
Make sure the dorsal D-ring is properly positioned between the shoulder
blades. The straps that wrap around the thigh should be tightened to a point
that allows for two fingers to easily slide between the strap and the thigh.
Hang in the harness from an approved anchor point a few feet off the ground
to ensure a proper fit.
What to do if
PFP has been
shock-loaded
1. Fill out a near miss/accident investigation report.
2. Report the incident to a safety supervisor.
3. Turn the harness and connector over to the site supervisor or EHS
coordinator at once. Do not use it again!
Lanyards Stay aware of the position of the lanyards.
Do not allow lanyards to wrap around other elements of the harness.
Only one lanyard is allowed to be connected to the D-ring located on the
back of the harness. The one lanyard shall be a “Y” type lanyard with a built-
in shock absorbing (deceleration) device.
Make sure that all the gear in the harness system is compatible.
Always have another individual help inspect lanyards and that proper
attachment is made to the rear (dorsal) D-ring.
Harness
Storage
Store gear in a location where is free from the elements, including UV
(ultraviolet) light or sun exposure; which can degrade the harness and
lanyard material. The rear window of a vehicle is not the proper place to store
personal fall protection equipment.
Descent Device Descent device with
ladder bracket
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Connecting Devices
Illustrations
Ladsafe Rope Grab
Y Lanyard with
Shock absorber
Retractable
Lanyard
Cross-arm
strap
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Connecting Device MISTAKES
Illustrations
of what not
to do
A. Two lanyards in one D-Ring
B. Loading of the gate
C. Lanyard connecting hook not secured to D-ring
D. Connecting a lanyard to another lanyard to extend reach
E. Hooking a lanyard back onto itself (unless it is designed to do so)
F. Insecure connection
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Impact Forces
Fall
Clearance
Calculation
(for
Retractable
Lifeline)
Fall
Clearance
Calculation
(for Cross
Arm Strap)
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Tower Ladder Climb: No Safety Cable
Introduction This procedure is to be utilized by personnel climbing towers only when a
safety cable or service lift is not available for use. Personnel must use
climbing PPE that meets OSHA 29CFR 1910.66 fall protection standards.
General
Requirements
• Persons using this procedure have been trained and certified per Clipper
Windpower standards to climb wind turbine towers.
• Persons using this procedure have been trained and demonstrated they
fully understand the process contained within.
• If at any time this is procedure not able to be followed work must stop until
modifications are made and personnel understand the process of climbing
the tower ladder without a safety cable.
PPE Required • Hard hat that meets OSHA Z89.1-1969
• Safety Glasses that meets OSHA Z87
• Protective toed boots
• Gloves
• Climbing harness that meets OSHA 29 CFR 1910.66 fall protection
specifications
• Lanyards with carabineers that meet OSHA 29 CFR 1910.66 fall protection
specifications for side loading and ANSI Z359.1
WARNING 1 It is extremely critical that all personnel using this procedure understand that
any one tower “foot peg” or “horizontal ladder rung” is NEVER to be utilized
as an anchor point without incorporating the vertical ladder riser.
Climbers must incorporate the vertical riser per this procedure into their
connector in order to achieve an acceptable anchor point.
WARNING 2 Personnel shall remain hooked up to at least one lanyard in an approved
fashion whenever a fall hazard of more than 6’ exists.
Never remove one lanyard end without first ensuring the other end is
securely connected to an approved anchor point.
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Tower Ladder Climb: No Safety Cable, Continued
Procedure
Using Large
Steel
Carabineer
1. Inspect all PPE for damage or non-functionality before every use. If any
deficiencies are found, take the equipment out of use and report it to the
site EHS coordinator immediately.
2. Approach the ladder, located at the bottom tower platform and attach one
lanyard to the vertical riser of the tower ladder.
3. Climb ladder approx 2′ and attach the second lanyard to vertical riser of
the tower ladder so the gate of the rebar hook faces out from the ladder.
4. Reach down and disconnect first lanyard from vertical riser of ladder and
re-attach at a higher elevation on the same vertical riser.
5. Repeat steps 3 & 4 until you have reached the desired level within the
tower as well as descending the tower once the work has been
completed.
6. Never disconnect one lanyard without having the other secured and
locked in place.
See Below
Illustrations
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Appendix A
Harness Inspection Checklist
Item Description Comments Initial
1. Cracks, bends, or other damage to the
metal D-Ring and any other connecting
rings on the back of the harness
2. Broken stitching due to extensive
stretching on straps
3. Broken stitching due to extensive
stretching on webbings
4. Broken stitching due to extensive
stretching on lanyards
5. Cuts or tears on any strap
6. Damage stiffness to any strap
7. Discoloration of any strap
8. Chemical exposure to any strap
9. Mold on any component
10. Adjust all connecting points in straps for
inspection as they may be covering
damaged areas
11. All harness components, including
lanyards or any other attachable items,
are part of the original harness system
and are compatible hardware
12. Springs on any connection brackets are
inspected to ensure a secure connection
to other compliant hardware in the
harness system
13. All grommets used in straps are
inspected to ensure that they are
completely connected to the strap, not
bent, and not corroded
14. Label in harness is checked to ensure
that they exist and are legible
15. Ladsafe is inspected once inside tower
to ensure locking device works
Results Pass Fail
Employee: _____________________________ Date: _____________________
Company: _____________________________
Supervisor: ____________________________ Date: _____________________
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Appendix B
Climb Test Checklist
Participant Name _______________________________
Instructor Name __________________________________
Instructions:
1. Show participant proper gear use prior to climbing. Demonstrate proper way to insure gear
fits correctly and is secure.
2. Notify the participant that you will climb first, and not to follow until you have reached the
next platform and are no longer directly above them.
3. Demonstrate climbing with a lad-safe.
4. Demonstrate “hook” climbing with the lanyards.
5. Have participant demonstrate “hook” climbing and lad-safe climbing.
6. Once lanyard is secure, disengage lad-safe from cable.
7. Enter nacelle, climb to top, and demonstrate tie-off points on the outer top of tower.
8. Climb down tower, participant first, with instructor in close proximity. This is allowable for
climb tests only.
The student:
1. Is attentive during instruction.
Acceptable Needs Improvement
2. Understands instruction.
Acceptable
Needs Improvement
3. Understands equipment use.
Acceptable Needs Improvement
4. Approaches tower and climbs with
confidence.
Acceptable
Needs Improvement
5. Enters nacelle correctly and
demonstrates ability to use tie off points
and moves freely around the nacelle.
Acceptable Needs Improvement
6. Climbs onto the nacelle top and
demonstrates the ability to access the
nacelle top instruments.
Acceptable
Needs Improvement
7. Climbs and descends tower completely.
Acceptable Needs Improvement
RESULTS
Pass Fail
Comments
Climb test was conducted on the date listed below, and covered all applicable areas, as defined above.
Participant Signature
Instructor Signature
Date
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Appendix C
Wind Turbine Climb Check-List
 Review the attached Safety Rules regarding climbing and review with all site personnel.
 Clipper and the Project Owner will approve and sign-off on each request to climb. Clipper
and/or the Project Owner may restrict a climb if either feels that the candidate is not in
appropriate physical condition.
 All candidates are to undergo an appropriate training session before climbing.
 Wind turbine is to be placed in the “off” position, out of operation and incapable of
generating electricity, prior to climbing.
 I, , the competent person for this climb test do verify a service
flag has been activated for this tower with RMDC while the climb test is ongoing. I also
verify I will notify RMDC or appropriate party onsite and inform them when the tower climb
test is complete and all individuals have exited the tower and are accounted for.
 Climbing will not be permitted under high wind conditions. The current wind speed as
provided by RMDC is m/s.
 Clipper and the Project Owner’s safety procedures must be strictly adhered to. Any
climbing candidate must follow instructions, or their climb is to be stopped. There is no
tolerance for safety deviations no matter who they are.
 Safety footwear with toe protection and appropriate clothing must be worn at all times.
 All persons climbing a turbine must first sign a waiver and release form prior to beginning
their climb. It must be signed and witnessed by authorized Clipper personnel.
 First aid and rescue equipment must be available at the site to ensure that emergency
events can be dealt with. Personnel trained in first aid must be present.
 A Clipper employee trained and authorized to climb with third parties must accompany all
climbs.
 Third parties not involved in a climb are not to be in the tower base.
 All parties must be made aware of safety hazards. All must be made aware of and stay
clear of all buttons and equipment at the base of the tower.
 Clipper personnel must review the Wind Energy Climbing Rules in their entirety with all
persons requesting to climb prior to any wind turbine climb.
 Climbing will be restricted to one visitor with any one Clipper authorized climbing guide per
climb.
 If more than one visitor is climbing at the same time there shall be at least two Clipper
personnel assisting the climb at all times.
Please adhere to the above guidelines.
Common sense and best judgment should be used at all times.
I (employee) ACKNOWLEDGE THAT MY FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE RULES
MAY RESULT IN DISCIPLINARY ACTION OR MY TERMINATION.
Safety Representative Employee Signature / Date
After Safety Representative and Employee signatures have been gathered, remove this page
and retain in employee file.
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Appendix D
Clipper Windpower, Inc. EHS Tower Climb and Personal Fall
Protection Inspection Protocol
Please read the following statement and sign below to indicate your receipt
and acknowledgment of the Clipper Windpower, Inc. EHS Tower Climb and
Personal Fall Protection Inspection Protocol, and your acceptance of the
following statement as conditions of your employment.
“The signature below confirms the undersigned has read and understands these safety
policies and that any concerns have been raised with either the EHS department,
immediate supervisor, manager or the Human Resources department. It is also
understood that failure to comply with the policies referenced in this document may
result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.”
Your signature indicates your understanding of this policy and your consent to its contents.
Employee's Printed Name Position
Employee’s Signature Date
The signed original copy of this agreement must be given to Human Resources for inclusion in
your personnel file.
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Revisions
Revision # Subject Matter Expert(s) Date Technical Writer Change Summary
A Neal Hargrove 7/9/07 Zachary Johnson Initial Release
Copyright Copyright © 2007 by Clipper Windpower, Inc. All Rights reserved by Clipper
Windpower, Inc. (2004). Printed in the United States of America. Except as
permitted under the United States Copyright Act of 1976, no part of this
publication may be reproduced or distributed in any form or by any means or
stored in a database or retrieval system, without the prior written permission
of the publisher.
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6305 Carpinteria Ave. Suite 300
Carpinteria, CA 93013
United States of America
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Table of Contents
Revisions and Copyright Information ................................... 2
Revisions .................................................. 2
Copyright................................................... 2
Table of Contents ................................................. 3
Criterion Emergency Action Plan .......................................... 5
Introduction ..................................................... 5
Overview................................................... 5
Safety Contacts .............................................. 5
When to Call 9-1-1 ........................................... 5
Accidents, Injuries, and Violence ...................................... 6
Accidents and Injuries ......................................... 6
Acts of Violence.............................................. 7
Power Failure and Hazardous Material.................................. 8
Power Failure ............................................... 8
Hazardous Material ........................................... 8
Bomb Threat .................................................... 9
Procedure .................................................. 9
Bomb Threat Checklist ........................................ 10
Bomb Threat Checklist ........................................ 10
Severe Weather ................................................. 11
Tornado or Severe Weather Alerts ............................... 11
Ice, Sleet, or Snow........................................... 11
Radio Stations for Weather Alerts ................................ 12
TV Stations for Weather Alerts .................................. 12
Fire .......................................................... 13
Procedure ................................................. 13
Key Points................................................. 13
Medical Emergency .............................................. 15
Procedure ................................................. 15
Chemical or Biological Emergency.................................... 16
Procedure ................................................. 16
Nuclear or Radiological Emergency ................................... 17
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Procedure ................................................. 17
Site Evacuation ................................................. 18
Procedure ................................................. 18
Tower Evacuation................................................ 19
Overview.................................................. 19
Up-tower Medical Emergencies.................................. 19
Fire Emergencies............................................ 20
Misc. and Other Hazards........................................... 22
Ice or Slippery Floors ......................................... 22
Odors .................................................... 22
Flooding .................................................. 22
Other Hazards .............................................. 22
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Introduction
Overview The purpose of this safety guide is to ensure the safety of life and property at
Clipper Windpower, Inc. in the event of an emergency or hazardous situation.
It is in the best interest of every employee to read this guide, and to
understand it, BEFORE an emergency occurs. In the event of an emergency
or hazardous situation, seconds CAN SAVE LIVES. Time wasted looking up
what to do or where to go CAN COST YOU YOUR LIFE.
Safety Contacts Name Phone/Location
FIRE DEPT., AMBULANCE, POLICE 9-1-1
Site Supervisor: Scott Mammana By radio, Cell Phone (805)403-2774
Alternate Contact: Jeff Bailey By radio, Cell Phone (304)790-2711
First Responder: Jeff Bailey By radio, Cell Phone (304)790-2711
East Regional Mgr: Jeremy Law By Cell Phone (607)664-6160
Regional HSE: Cory Sperry By Cell Phone (319)321-6688
When to Call
9-1-1
1. Any LIFE-THREATENING condition
2. Serious injury
3. FIRE
4. Hazardous Material spill that cannot be easily/safely contained and
cleaned up
5. Acts of violence
*PLEASE inform Safety Supervisor and Site Supervisor anytime you or
others contact 9-1-1
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Accidents, Injuries, and Violence
Accidents and
Injuries
If you are a victim of, or observe an accident that involves an injury such as a
cut, sprain, or more serious trauma (injury):
1. Determine if medical attention is necessary.
• If the injury requires more than the most basic of First-Aid
(application of a band aid), then medical attention is necessary.
• When in doubt, call for help and let medical professionals decide.
2. If needed call 9-1-1. Notify the Site Supervisor and the Safety Supervisor.
• State the nature and location of the emergency, and the number
of patients (victims)
• Example: O&M Building for an employee with a bad cut to his
hand.
• Example: Turbine 6 for 2 employees struck by a falling wrench.
3. ALL Injuries MUST be reported. Injury reporting forms will be made
available to all employees. Be sure to return them as soon as possible to
the Regional HSE Supervisor.
4. Be as detailed as possible when documenting an accident/injury, so that
we may understand the causes involved as fully as possible. This is NOT
to just “assign blame,” but will help all of us to work towards preventing
future accidents. Our goal MUST be “no accidents/injuries!”
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Accidents, Injuries, and Violence, Continued
Acts of
Violence
1. Report all acts of theft, vandalism, and violence IMMEDIATELY to Site
Supervisor and Safety Supervisor, or call 9-1-1.
2. Do NOT physically engage someone committing an act of violence
UNLESS in defense of your personal safety.
3. IF possible to do so SAFELY, pay close attention to the perpetrator’s
appearance and provide that information to responding authorities.
4. In the event of a holdup, cooperate in every possible way, giving money,
wallet, or other items as ordered. Always remember: no item is worth
your life!
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Power Failure and Hazardous Material
Power Failure Follow directions received from your supervisor, be aware that some
equipment may still be energized or could present a hazard upon re-
establishment of power.
**Nobody should be in an area without light. Exercising great caution, move
to an area with at least minimal light (enough to locate an exit path).
Hazardous
Material
A hazardous material release could involve substances such as paint,
solvents, de-greasers, oils, lubricants, propane, etc. MSDS for all hazardous
materials used will be maintained and accessible at all times to all
employees. The MSDS will be located in the “Right to Know” center, along
with a list of all chemicals used.
1. IF the release does NOT represent a hazard beyond its immediate
location:
• Ask all occupants to LEAVE the affected area, contact your
supervisor.
• Post warning cones outside the secured area.
• If unsure about the hazard, proceed with building EVACUATION
following the exit routes posted on the Evacuation Plan, and avoiding
a path adjacent to the hazardous material.
2. IF the material is UNKNOWN or poses a hazard beyond its immediate
location (e.g. very large quantity, highly volatile, explosive, or toxic
compound), EVACUATE IMMEDIATELY/CALL 9-1-1.
3. IF a person has become contaminated with the substance, notify EMS
immediately.
• If contamination is to the eyes, check MSDS and if indicated assist
the victim to the closest eye wash station AWAY from the spill. Flush
eyes thoroughly for at least 15 minutes and ensure 9-1-1 has been
called.
• If contamination is to the skin, check MSDS and if indicated wash the
affected area as quickly as possible; continue to flush the skin for at
least 15 minutes and call 9-1-1 for chemical burns.
IF possible to do so SAFELY, position a responsible person at locations
outside the immediate spill area to direct people, traffic, etc., AWAY from the
spill.
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Bomb Threat
Procedure 1. Notify Site Supervisor and Safety Supervisor
2. Notify Police (9-1-1)
3. Follow any instructions received from the Police
4. The receiver of the call should attempt to get as much information as
possible.
5. Fill out the Bomb Threat Checklist as soon as possible and relay to
Police.
6. Do NOT attempt to locate, move, or disarm any suspicious items. Inform
authorities of the item when they arrive. Alert others to stay clear of the
item.
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Bomb Threat, Continued
Bomb Threat
Checklist
Bomb Threat Checklist
Questions to ask:
1. When is the bomb going to explode?
2. Where is it right now?
3. What does it look like?
4. What will cause it to explode?
5. Did you place the bomb?
6. Why?
7. What is your address?
8. What is your name?
Caller’s Information
Sex of caller: Age: Race: Length of call: min
Caller’s Voice:
 Calm  Laughing  Lisp  Disguised
 Angry  Crying  Rasp  Accent (what kind?)
 Excited  Normal  Deep  Slow
 Distinct  Rapid  Slurred  Clearing throat
 Soft  Nasal  Ragged  Deep breathing
 Loud  Stutter  Cracking voice
Familiar (if familiar, who does it sound like?)
Background Sounds
 Clear  Street noise  Voices  Office Machinery
 Local  Motor  House noises  Factory Machinery
 Crockery  Long distance  Animal noises  Music
 PA system  Static  Phone booth  Other:
Threat Language
 Foul/vulgar  Incoherent  Irrational  Well-spoken (educated)
 Message  Taped message  Read by threat maker
Remarks:
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Severe Weather
Tornado or
Severe Weather
Alerts
1. Notification of an approaching storm will be made by the National
Weather Service and relayed to supervisors by the Safety Supervisor, or
his 2nd
-shift designee. Supervisors should relay appropriate warning
information to employees in their area, and review the Tornado Shelter
location (Interior room of main building).
2. As much as possible, all employees should attempt to keep abreast of
changing weather conditions. Tornados and severe weather can develop
quickly, and without warning. If threatening conditions seem imminent,
seek shelter; even in the absence of official weather warnings/tornado
alerts. Waiting can be a fatal mistake!
3. The National Weather Service will issue weather advisories/warnings.
During weather emergencies, ALL employees, visitors, and contractors
MUST take shelter IMMEDIATELY. Supervisors are responsible for
accounting for the employees in their charge.
4. Remain in shelter until the “All-Clear” is given.
5. Remember: straight-line winds can do as much, or even greater damage
than a tornado. If instructed to seek shelter, do not waste time arguing
about the need for shelter…evacuate immediately to the designated
shelter area.
Ice, Sleet, or
Snow
Notification of a major ice/sleet/snow storm will be made by the National
Weather Service. Site management will decide if early closing/late opening is
indicated. If conditions in your local area are not safe for travel, your own
best judgment must be used.
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Severe Weather, Continued
Radio Stations
for Weather
Alerts
Local Stations and Frequencies
TV Stations for
Weather Alerts
CBS- ABC- NBC- Fox-
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Fire
Procedure 1. If Fire Alarm sounds, evacuate the building as quickly as possible,
following established evacuation routes. Be prepared to use an alternate
route if your primary escape route is blocked by fire. If a fire is observed
and no alarm is sounding, activate the fire alarm and evacuate the
building.
2. Ensure 9-1-1 is called from a safe location. Try to provide the dispatcher
with as much information as possible as to: where the fire is located,
what is burning, if everyone has evacuated the area, if people are
trapped, etc. Remember, the dispatcher hangs up FIRST.
3. Supervisors are responsible for ensuring the evacuation of their crew,
and for conducting a Personnel Accountability Report (PAR).
• At the start of a shift supervisors will record the names and duties of
their crew.
• Upon evacuation, supervisors will escort their crew out of harm’s way.
• The Safety Supervisor (or the 2nd
-shift designee) will contact all
supervisors by radio or in-person to verify total evacuation of the
building/structure.
4. The PAR will be used to determine if all are accounted for, or if anyone is
missing.
• By utilizing the PAR, the supervisor should be able to relay to
firefighters, the last known location of the missing person in order to
facilitate a more efficient/timely search and rescue effort.
Key Points IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER in the EVENT of a FIRE:
1. Do NOT use a fire extinguisher unless 9-1-1 has been called, you are
trained to use it, AND can do so SAFELY.
• Remember “PASS:”
• PULL the pin
• AIM at the base of the fire
• SQUEEZE the handle
• SWEEP back and forth
• Be sure to leave yourself an escape route
• Most extinguishers only last 10-20 seconds!
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Fire, Continued
Key Points
(continued)
2. If you observe employees, visitors, or contractors not taking the fire alarm
seriously, please encourage them to do so. This can save their life, and
will reduce risks to the firefighters.
3. Do not stop to retrieve personal belongings or make phone calls. If
possible and if it can be done SAFELY, take your car keys with you in
case vehicles need to be moved to make room for fire apparatus. NEVER
return into a burning building.
4. Use posted evacuation routes; be prepared to take an alternate route if
your primary means of egress is blocked by fire or other hazard (ie. throw
a chair through a window and escape through window).
5. If things are falling on or around you, get under a sturdy table or desk
until they stop falling.
6. Leave quickly, but DO NOT PANIC. Panic results in more injury and
death in large occupancy fires than the fire itself (in most cases).
7. If possible, and ensuring it will not trap anybody, close doors behind you
to limit fire spread (office area).
8. When approaching a closed door that may lead to a burning room use
the back of your hand to feel the lower, middle, and upper parts of the
door before opening it. If the door is hot, find another way out. NEVER
use the palm or your fingers to test for heat. Burning these areas could
severely impair your ability to escape the fire.
9. If the door is NOT HOT, open it slowly and ensure that fire and/or smoke
is not blocking your escape route. If your route is blocked, close the door
immediately, and find another route.
10. Remember to “stay low and go” where smoke conditions exist. Cleaner
and cooler air will be found near the floor, be prepared to crawl if
necessary.
11. ALWAYS keep in mind at least 2 ways out of your area, in the event that
your primary escape route becomes blocked.
FIRE DOUBLES IN SIZE EVERY 30 SECONDS!
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Medical Emergency
Procedure 1. In the event of a medical or emotional emergency, keep the area clear. In
general, victims should NOT be moved unless other hazards pose an
immediate threat to life. For a medical victim (non-trauma), generally a
“position of comfort” is desirable, especially for chest pains and difficulty
breathing.
2. CALL 9-1-1, notify your supervisor, and the Safety Supervisor.
3. Position fellow employees to guide emergency responders to the patient.
4. Ask bystanders to leave; try to protect the victim’s privacy as much as
possible.
5. Try to calm, and reassure the victim. Keeping an emergency victim calm,
while a challenge, is a tremendous help to them.
6. Offer first aid if you are trained and willing to do so.
• NOTE: Offering first aid outside of your job duties would be done as a
“Good Samaritan.”
• Already certified First Responders, EMT-Basics, Paramedics, etc.
may offer care, but will only be allowed to function at the level of their
abilities.
7. If blood is released, notify your supervisor. Qualified personnel will
handle any blood/body fluid clean-up, using provided clean up kits
(located with the First Aid kits).
8. If you attempt to help the victim, ensure your safety; both from hazards at
the scene and from potential Blood borne Pathogens (BBP). Use
provided medical gloves, CPR masks, etc., located in the First Aid kits.
9. If you feel that you were exposed to blood or other infectious materials
through providing First Aid, a needle stick, etc., contact the Safety
Supervisor as soon as possible for information regarding medical
attention and reporting.
10. An Automated External Defibrillators (AED) will be located in the main
office, AED training will be offered periodically to interested employees.
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Chemical or Biological Emergency
Procedure 1. LISTEN for instructions from authorities such as to remain inside
(“Shelter in-Place”) or to evacuate.
2. If you are instructed to Shelter in-Place during a chemical or biological
attack:
• If A/C or fan controls are in the room, turn off ALL ventilation, air
conditioners, vents, and fans.
• Seek shelter in an internal room, preferably one without windows.
• Remain in protected areas where toxic vapors are reduced or
eliminated.
3. If you are caught in an unprotected area, you should:
• Attempt to get up-wind of the contaminated area.
• Attempt to find shelter as quickly as possible.
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Nuclear or Radiological Emergency
Procedure 1. LISTEN for instructions from authorities such as whether to remain inside
(“Shelter in-Place”) or to evacuate. If you are instructed to Shelter in-
Place during a nuclear or radiological emergency:
• Take cover as quickly as you can and stay there unless instructed
to do otherwise.
• If you are caught outside, unable to get inside immediately, take
cover behind anything that might offer protection. Lie flat on the
ground and cover your head.
• Key protection ideas in nuclear/radiological emergencies:
• Shielding: get behind anything that may block radiation.
• Time: try to minimize the amount of time you are exposed.
• Distance: the farther you are from the source, the better.
2. Do NOT look at the flash or fireball. It is bright enough, it CAN BLIND
YOU!
3. Protect yourself from radioactive fallout. If you are close enough to see
the brilliant flash of a nuclear explosion, the fallout will arrive within 20
minutes.
4. LISTEN for official information. FOLLOW the instructions given. Local
instructions should ALWAYS take precedence: officials on the ground
know the local situation best.
5. Do not leave the shelter until officials say that it is safe. Follow their
instructions when leaving.
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Site Evacuation
Procedure 1. In the event that the site must be evacuated, act quickly, but DO NOT
PANIC! Panic often leads to more injuries and deaths than the actual
emergency. Pay close attention to your surroundings as you exit.
Incidents such as FIRE or HAZARDOUS MATERIAL RELEASES may
require you to choose an alternate route quickly.
2. Any gate should be opened immediately after leaving the site, to
allow for employees to assemble and to allow emergency response
vehicles access.
3. Once you are away from the site, stay clear of any entryways to facilitate
emergency responder access to the emergency. Be aware of fire hoses
that may be present so that you do not trip over them. Watch out for
responders carrying bulky equipment.
4. If possible to do so SAFELY, and if immediately available, take your car
keys with you in case vehicles need to be moved to make room for
emergency vehicles.
5. Do NOT re-enter the building until instructed to do so by Plant
Management and/or emergency responders. Do NOT take it upon
yourself to turn off an alarm or to “give an all-clear.” ONLY the
emergency responders can do this. Plant Management will work closely
with the Incident Commander (IC) throughout the incident to ensure your
safety, and that of the facility.
6. If you observe fellow employees, visitors, contractors, etc. not taking an
alarm or evacuation request seriously; please encourage them to do so.
This may save their life, and will reduce the risks to emergency
personnel.
7. Upon evacuation, Supervisors will conduct a Personnel Accountability
Report (PAR) of the employees in their charge. The Safety Supervisor (or
2nd
shift designee) will meet with each Supervisor in-person, or by radio
to ensure all are accounted for. Anyone missing MUST be reported
IMMEDIATELY so that Firefighters can be notified. Be sure to state
where and when the employee was last seen, so as to initiate the most
timely/efficient/safest Search and Rescue effort by the Firefighters.
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Tower Evacuation
Overview It is the intent of this evacuation plan to provide a standard operating policy
for most tower emergency situations. In times of emergency, the chaos that
often ensues can lead to poor decision making thereby putting personnel in
greater danger than they should be. Emergency situations are dynamic and
require proper procedures be followed to ensure the ultimate safety of all
personnel. The information covered here is not all inclusive, when situations
arise that are different than or are not included in this document it is
imperative to leave decision making to the professionals, call 911.
Up-tower
Medical
Emergencies
Minor Injuries: In the event of an injury to personnel in the tower, it is
important to assess the situation for hazards to you as the rescuer. Once the
scene is determined to be safe, the victim should be evaluated and cared for.
For minor injuries (cuts or scrapes) it is advised to assist to victim in
obtaining the necessary equipment from the medical kit kept in the Nacelle to
mitigate the situation. Always notify your supervisor of any injuries sustained
while in the turbine and be sure to fill out an accident report immediately
upon returning to the office.
Major Injuries: Injuries that leave personnel unable to exit the tower
unassisted require a careful assessment of a complicated situation. As with
previously, the rescuer must evaluate for areas of potential harm to himself
or others. Once the scene is determined to be safe, care should be rendered
to the victim to treat any and all life threatening situations. The victim’s
airway should be clear, they should be breathing, and they should have
circulation. An immediate call to base should be made over the two-way
radio to inform of the emergency and 9-1-1 should be called to activate EMS
response. The victim should not be moved if there is any evidence of head
or spinal injury. All major bleeding should be controlled and broken limbs be
stabilized until professional rescuers arrive. After rescuers determine it is
safe to do so, the patient may be removed from the tower via whatever
acceptable means necessary (ie. climbing harness and emergency descent
device inside tower, stokes basket and emergency descent device outside of
tower, etc…).
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Up-tower
Medical
Emergencies
(continued)
Medical Emergency: Medical emergencies in the turbine can be for any
number of reasons but can pose very similar challenges. Heat exhaustion,
heart attack, stroke, and diabetic emergencies are some of the many
possibilities that can arise without warning. Notify the base at once of the
emergency and get EMS activated. Check the victim to verify an open
airway, breathing, and circulation. In the absence of breathing and or
circulation, begin appropriate CPR measures if trained. If not trained,
emergency dispatchers on 9-1-1 can often talk you through CPR.
Evacuation can be achieved with the already present up-tower emergency
descent devise in tower or out tower using a climbing harness or stokes
basket as directed by emergency personnel.
Fire
Emergencies
Fire in the tower is a situation in which the correct actions must be taken
immediately to ensure safe evacuation. Depending on the location of the fire
relative to your position, several evacuation routes are possible.
Fire Below: In the event you are in the tower and a fire occurs below you at
the base, up-tower evacuation is the only choice. Notify base by radio and
have them call 9-1-1 to notify the fire department. Proceed up into the
Nacelle and open the roll up door. Affix the emergency descent device to the
jib crane and the front D-ring on your safety harness. Descend to the ground
either one at a time or two at a time as required. As one individual descends
down the other end of the descent device comes back up for the next
individual to descend. If the roll up door will not open, you can descend from
the Nacelle top by attaching to the safety rail.
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Fire
Emergencies
(continued)
Fire in the Nacelle while you are in the Nacelle: If you are in the Nacelle and
a fire occurs, two options present themselves. If you are able to evacuate
quickly without any harm through the spill deck, do so immediately and climb
down as quickly and safely as possible. If you cannot get to the spill deck
due to fire conditions, one individual should affix the emergency descent
device to the jib crane chain as low as possible (preferably below the area of
fire) while the other individual fights the fire with the up-tower fire
extinguisher. Notify base of the emergency as soon as can safely be done
by radio and have them call 9-1-1. Both individuals should then descend
together as soon as the descent device is attached and is safe to do so.
Fire above you: Notify base of the fire emergency by radio and have them
call 9-1-1. Descend the tower as quickly as possible using the ladder.
In all instances, do not worry about taking tools, computers, or personal
belongings. All items can be replaced but life cannot. Evacuate as quickly
as can safely be done.
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Misc. and Other Hazards
Ice or Slippery
Floors
1. Secure or isolate the area if possible. Reflective safety cones are
available for this purpose.
2. Notify your supervisor of the problem.
3. If you can, consider resolving the problem yourself (grabbing the mop
from the utility closet, for example).
Odors If strange odors should arise, and the origin cannot be determined, notify
your Supervisor.
Flooding If areas of the plant become flooded, notify your Supervisor and Plant
Management. Do NOT enter an area where electrical equipment may be in
contact with the water.
Other Hazards 1. While this guide is as comprehensive as possible, there is no way to
predict/plan for every possible emergency or unusual situation that may
arise. You, as an employee, MUST be able to use your common sense to
recognize an unusual/hazardous situation, and to take steps appropriate
to the situation.
2. Secure the affected area; notify your Supervisor, Plant Manager, Safety
Supervisor, etc. as appropriate.
3. Always remember, YOUR SAFETY COMES FIRST!
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Personnel working in or on a Clipper turbine, project or facility shall follow all applicable Clipper and
Project Owner Environmental Health and Safety policies. In addition, all personnel shall have received
documented training from a competent person pertaining to their planned activities prior to beginning
any work or accessing any equipment on a Clipper site or at a Clipper facility.
Adhere to all Clipper Environmental Health and Safety policies, including the use of
personal protective equipment during the performance of procedures outlined in
this document and whenever applicable.
RECOGNIZE SAFETY SYMBOLS, WORDS AND LABELS
DANGER—Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or death if policies and
procedures are not strictly adhered to.
WARNING—Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death.
CAUTION—Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal injury or product or
property damage.
THIS DOCUMENT, OR AN EMBODIMENT OF IT IN ANY MEDIA, DISCLOSES INFORMATION WHICH IS PROPRIETARY, IS THE
PROPERTY OF CLIPPER WINDPOWER, INC. & ITS SUBSIDIARIES, IS AN UNPUBLISHED WORK PROTECTED UNDER APPLICABLE
COPYRIGHT LAWS, AND IS DELIVERED ON THE EXPRESS CONDITION THAT IT IS NOT TO BE USED, DISCLOSED (INCLUDING
REPRODUCTION AS A DERIVATIVE WORK), OR USED FOR MANUFACTURE FOR ANYONE OTHER THAN CLIPPER WINDPOWER
INC. & ITS SUBSIDIARIES WITHOUT ITS WRITTEN CONSENT, AND THAT NO RIGHT IS GRANTED TO DISCLOSE OR SO USE ANY
INFORMATION CONTAINED THEREIN. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ANY ACT IN VIOLATION OF PRIOR AGREEMENT OR APPLICABLE
LAW MAY RESULT IN CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION....................................................................................................1
Health and Safety Policy...........................................................................................................................4
Signatures .......................................................................................................................................4
Policy Overview ........................................................................................................................................5
Purpose ...........................................................................................................................................5
Working Philosophy.........................................................................................................................5
Awareness Expectations .................................................................................................................5
Program Strategic Objectives..........................................................................................................6
Leadership and Commitment Responsibilities..........................................................................................7
Program Administrator ....................................................................................................................7
Data Management System (DMS)...................................................................................................7
Managers and Supervisors .............................................................................................................7
Contractors and Subcontractors......................................................................................................7
Clipper Windpower Managers, Employees, Contractors and Subcontractors.................................7
Organization, Resources and Documentation ..........................................................................................8
Compliance .....................................................................................................................................8
Health and Safety Communication..................................................................................................8
New Hires........................................................................................................................................8
Committees .....................................................................................................................................8
Meetings..........................................................................................................................................8
Publications .....................................................................................................................................8
EHS Scorecard................................................................................................................................8
Recognition .....................................................................................................................................8
HAZCOM.........................................................................................................................................9
Employee Feedback........................................................................................................................9
Health and Safety Training..............................................................................................................9
Health and Safety Record Keeping ...............................................................................................10
Evaluation and Risk ................................................................................................................................12
Hazard Assessment ......................................................................................................................12
First Aid .........................................................................................................................................13
Planning..................................................................................................................................................14
Health & Safety Planning, Rules and Work Procedures................................................................14
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Implementation and Monitoring...............................................................................................................15
Injury, Illness or Exposure Investigation........................................................................................15
Auditing and Review ...............................................................................................................................16
Safety Inspections and Audits .......................................................................................................16
Appendix.................................................................................................................................................17
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Health and Safety Policy
The policies in this manual are committed to the health, safety and welfare of all employees as
indicative of the primary objectives of the Clipper Windpower Injury and Illness Prevention Program.
This program includes all persons engaged in work for, or any third parties who come into contact with
Clipper Windpower.
It is the duty of each employee to comply with the Clipper Windpower safety policy and collaborate with
Clipper Windpower management to ensure the workplace is a safe environment for all those who enter
it.
If any person doubts the safety of a particular place or object, they must assume that it is unsafe until
further guidance is given by their manager, site supervisor or EHS representative. Employees shall feel
comfortable in the fact that they are able to report EHS concerns at any time without the fear of
discrimination or reprisal for doing so.
The Clipper Windpower board of directors is fully committed to maintaining safe systems of work and
fully recognizes their overall responsibility for safety in the workplace.
Clipper Windpower Environmental Health and Safety board members have reviewed and approved the
companywide use of this safety policy.
Any member of staff who does not comply with this safety policy or any other safety requirement is
subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Clipper Windpower reserves the right to modify and update this program as needed. Upon updating or
changing this program, all affected personnel will be notified accordingly.
Signatures
________________________________ _________________________
Chief Operating Officer Date
Clipper Windpower, Inc.
________________________________ _________________________
Director Date
Clipper Windpower, Inc.
________________________________ _________________________
Date
Clipper Windpower, Inc.
________________________________ _________________________
Date
Clipper Windpower, Inc.
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Policy Overview
Purpose
The purpose of the Clipper Windpower Inc. (Clipper Windpower) Injury and Illness Prevention Program
(IIPP) is designed to have a coordinated and comprehensive approach to health and safety matters.
Companywide commitment to health and safety is maintained specifically in supporting programs listed
in the Clipper Windpower SharePoint and Quality Management System.
Working Philosophy
It is the intent of Clipper Windpower to comply with all applicable state, local and federal standards and
regulations. To do this, we must constantly be aware of conditions in all work areas that may produce
injuries and illnesses. No employee is required to work at a job he or she knows is not safe or healthy.
Cooperation in identifying hazards and, in turn, correcting them, is a condition of employment.
Employees shall inform their supervisor immediately of any situation beyond their ability or authority to
correct.
The personal safety and health of each employee of this company is of primary importance. Prevention
of occupationally-induced injuries and illnesses is of such consequence that it will be given precedence
over operating productivity whenever necessary. To the greatest degree possible, management will
provide all mechanical and physical activities required for personal safety and health in keeping with the
highest standards.
Clipper will maintain a safety and health program conforming to the best practices of organizations of
this type. To be successful, such a program must embody proper attitudes toward injury and illness
prevention on the part of supervisors and employees. It also requires cooperation in all safety and
health matters, not only between supervisor and employee, but also between each employee and
his/her co-workers. Only through such a cooperative effort will this safety program, in the best interest
of all, be established and preserved.
Our objective is a safety and health program that will reduce the number of injuries and illnesses to an
absolute minimum, not merely in keeping with, but surpassing the best experience of operations similar
to ours. Our goal is zero injuries and illnesses.
Awareness Expectations
Every employee shall be trained and aware of the Clipper Windpower IIPP requirements. Employees,
contractors and subcontractors shall give consideration to health and safety issues before, during and
after every applicable job task. Our goal is to achieve 100% compliance with federal, state and local
regulatory standards, in addition to Clipper Windpower operational requirements. These requirements
help sustain a “world class” IIPP and ensure admirable health and safety performance across all facets
of the organization.
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Program Strategic Objectives
The Program is designed to:
 Reinforce management commitment to the Health and Safety Program
 Provide a communication system with our employees concerning health and safety, and to
encourage feedback
 Continually develop a health and safety system that ensures employee compliance
 Effectively identify and evaluate workplace hazards in the design, construction and operational
phases
 Conduct vigorous accident and near miss investigations
 Establish methods for correcting unsafe or unhealthy conditions
 Establish a training and certification program for employees
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Leadership and Commitment Responsibilities
Program Administrator
The Clipper Windpower program Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) director is the IIPP
administrator. He or she is responsible for carefully reviewing the requirements for each of the eight
IIPP elements. The EHS director also has the authority and responsibility to implement the provisions of
this program.
Data Management System (DMS)
Clipper Windpower utilizes a Quality Management System and document repository (DMS). This
system supports the monitoring of preventative and corrective action items through completion.
Managers and Supervisors
Managers and supervisors are responsible for implementing and maintaining the provisions of the IIPP
in their work areas and for answering employee questions about the IIPP. A copy of the IIPP is
available from each manager, the EHS SharePoint web site, as well as DMS. Management is also
responsible for providing the resources, tools and equipment necessary for Clipper Windpower
personnel, and providing the means for contractors and subcontractors to ensure a safe and healthy
work environment. Managers and supervisors are also responsible for ensuring that a work
environment which supports open reporting of EHS concerns without fear of reprisal or discrimination is
available to all employees.
Contractors and Subcontractors
Clipper Windpower Managers, Employees, Contractors and Subcontractors
Contractors and subcontractors shall take necessary measures and precautions to ensure the safety of
all personnel on the worksite. Contractors and subcontractors shall comply with all federal, state, and
local regulatory standards necessary to protect health, prevent injury to personnel and prevent damage
to property or the environment. Contractors and subcontractors deemed high risk are required to obtain
membership into PICS to prequalify their businesses to provide services to Clipper Windpower. PICS
will provide Clipper Windpower with documentation that contractors and subcontractors are compliant
with all regulations and qualified as a safe company to work with.
Clipper Windpower managers, employees, contractors and subcontractors have individual and shared
responsibilities to keep Clipper Windpower facilities safe and healthy.
EVERYONE HAS THE AUTHORITY, AND IS REQUIRED TO STOP WORK WITHOUT FEAR OF
REPRISAL WHEN A JOB TASK OR WORK CONDITION IS UNSAFE OR UNHEALTHY. ANY
EMPLOYEE WHO FEELS THEY ARE BEING DISCRIMINATED AGAINST FOR REPORTING AN
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OR SAFETY CONDITION SHOULD CONTACT THE CLIPPER
WINDPOWER HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT IMMEDIATELY.
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Organization, Resources and Documentation
Compliance
Every employer is required by law (Cal OSHA Labor Code Section 6400 and the Occupational Safety
and Health Act of 1970) to provide a safe and healthy workplace for their employees.
The Clipper Windpower IIPP complies with and satisfies the requirements of Cal-OSHA Title (T) 8
California Code of Regulations (CCR), Section 3203 of the General Industry Safety Orders which
requires every employer to establish, implement, and maintain an effective written Injury and Illness
Prevention Program.
Health and Safety Communication
Clipper Windpower personnel, contractors and subcontractors conducting work activities at Clipper
Windpower facilities are informed via diverse media of known hazards in the workplace.
New Hires
Clipper Windpower new hires, new contractors and new subcontractors shall receive task specific, site-
specific EHS training and orientations at the beginning of their employment.
Committees
Clipper Windpower management has established an EHS Committee in which all classifications of
employees are represented. As part of this multi-level committee, Clipper Windpower has EHS
Coordinators at each facility or project location. The function of this committee is to promote various
activities as a means to ensure adherence to the health and safety program in the workplace.
Meetings
Clipper Windpower uses these committee meetings as a method of communicating health and safety
matters internally, externally, and to different levels in the organization. EHS performance issues,
incidents, incentives and investigations are reviewed in these meetings, which result in suggestions
and/or corrective actions if necessary.
At the field level Clipper Windpower contractors and subcontractors conduct weekly Safety and daily
tailgate meetings to discuss associated job hazards. Additional department meetings are held on a
weekly basis, along with ongoing reporting to senior management.
Publications
EHS publications are a series of procedures and processes listed in our DMS and EHS web site, in
addition to safety bulletins issued throughout the company.
EHS Scorecard
Environmental Health and Safety goals are an integral part of Clipper Windpower business objectives,
and are included in company business plans and performance incentives. Clipper Windpower and
contractor performance is tracked and monitored to report yearly EHS goals and progress, specifically
related to performance.
Recognition
Clipper Windpower uses several methods to recognize employee efforts toward outstanding
compliance with the Health and Safety Program. The primary method of acknowledgment lies within the
annual review process; each employee is evaluated (in part) by EHS compliance throughout the year.
This weighs heavily on merit pay increase or bonus, if applicable.
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HAZCOM
The purpose of the Hazard Communications Program (HAZCOM) is to communicate the health, safety
and environmental hazards of chemical substances present in the workplace to Clipper Windpower
employees, contractors and subcontractors. The primary means for this communication is a Material
Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for each known chemical, at each Clipper Windpower facility or project
location.
Employee Feedback
In support of a safe and healthy workplace, the following methods have been implemented to
encourage employee feedback on health and safety issues:
 Safety Suggestions
 Personnel Performance Reviews
 Safety Observation Conversations (SOCs)
 Near-Miss Reports
 EHS Representatives
Employees shall feel comfortable in the fact that they are able to report EHS concerns at any time
without the fear of discrimination or reprisal for doing so. Clipper Windpower personnel can also report
concerns, recommendations or suggestions anonymously if that is their preference by contacting the
director of EHS or their human resources representative directly.
Health and Safety Training
Training and awareness for the Health and Safety Program is accomplished through several methods,
including:
 Monthly H&S Training Sessions
 Health and Safety Bulletins
 Clipper Windpower Safety Orientation
 Safety Meetings
 Tool Box Talks
 Lessons Learned Discussions
Training is provided to employees, supervisors and managers per OSHA and Clipper Windpower
requirements. Where appropriate, consideration is given to Awareness Programs for the public. Certain
jobs or tasks require specific mandatory occupational health and safety training before an employee is
allowed to participate in the activity. This training requirement is identified in the regulations, industry
standards and company guidelines.
Health and Safety Orientation is conducted for all Clipper Windpower personnel with respect to the
hazards unique to employee job assignments. The orientation is facilitated via an instructor, CD or
web-based training program which includes evaluations to verify employee understanding. The Safety
Orientation covers a variety of issues, including hazardous substance safety (Hazard Communication),
fire prevention techniques, emergency reporting, lockout/tag out, and first aid practices.
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Clipper Windpower personnel, contractors, and subcontractors conducting work activities at Clipper
Windpower facilities are informed of the safety or health hazards in the workplace through documented
training and meetings.
This training is conducted by Clipper Windpower EHS personnel, representatives from the Clipper
Training Department, or approved management teams. All persons are made aware of the work
hazards identified in the Clipper Windpower facility in which they are currently working.
Contractor management is responsible to ensure employees and subcontractors complete all required
training for the applicable tasks being performed.
The following resources are used to establish training needs, retention and continuing education
requirements:
 Trending of Incidents
 Checklists
 Employee-Based Observations
 Health and Safety Audits
 Inspection Results
 Hazard Assessments
 Exposure Evaluations
Alternate training methods used at Clipper Windpower facilities:
 Site Specific Safety Orientation
 Weekly Safety Meetings
 Tailgate Meetings
 Job Safety Analysis
 Safe Work System (permitting)
 Hazard Communication
 Bulletin Board Postings
 Near Miss Program
 Safety Observation Conversations (SOCs)
Training materials and related documents are available for review at the Clipper Windpower Training or
Human Resources Departments upon request.
Health and Safety Record Keeping
CAL-OSHA title 8 section 3204 subchapter 7 and 29 CFR 1910.1020 regulations set forth requirements
for the maintenance and retention of records for occupational injuries and illnesses. Records are also
required for medical surveillance, exposure monitoring, inspections, and other activities and incidents
relevant to occupational health and safety.
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Clipper Windpower recognizes that an employee and his/her designated representative(s) and
authorized representatives of the Chief of the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) have
a right to access relevant exposure and medical records. Such access is necessary to yield both direct
and indirect improvements in the detection, treatment and prevention of occupational diseases.
Whenever an employee or designated representative requests access to a record, Clipper Windpower
shall ensure that such access is provided in reasonable time, place, and manner.
Documents related to the IIPP are maintained in a safe and convenient location for record keeping.
Documents that should be kept on file include:
1. Occupational Injuries and Illnesses. Records of occupational injuries and illnesses will be kept on
file in Human Resources or the EHS Department for five (5) years and are available for review by
OSHA at any time.
2. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). Each MSDS received by the Company must be maintained
for at least thirty (30) years. If an MSDS is not available, some record of the identity (chemical
name, if known) of the substance or agent, where it was used, and when it was used must be
retained for at least thirty (30) years.
3. Employee Exposure Records. Each Employee exposure record will be preserved and maintained
by Clipper Windpower for at least thirty (30) years except certain background data on workplace
monitoring and certain biological monitoring results.
Employee exposure records include workplace monitoring or measuring of a toxic substance or
harmful physical agent, and biological monitoring results that directly assess the absorption of a
toxic substance or harmful physical agent by body systems. They will also include MSDS and,
without the above, a chemical inventory or any other record that reveals where and when used
along with identity of a toxic substance or harmful physical agent.
Regulated carcinogens have additional reporting and recordkeeping requirements under OSHA
Regulations.
Medical records and documentation related to occupational health are maintained in a confidential
manner by the Clipper Windpower Human Resources Department. Records are retained for the
duration of an individual’s employment plus 30 years or as otherwise required by applicable Clipper
Windpower Retention Schedules or Regulations.
4. The medical record for employees that participate in any company provided annual medical exams.
These records will be preserved and maintained for at least the duration of employment plus thirty
(30 years). There is an exception for certain health insurance claims records, first aid records, or
the medical records of employees who have worked for less than one (1) year if they are provided
to the employee upon termination of employment.
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5. Employee Exposure and Medical Record Analysis. Each analysis using exposure or medical
records will be preserved and maintained for at least thirty (30) years.
6. Documentation of Activities. Essential records, including those legally required for worker
compensation, insurance audits and government inspections, will be maintained for as long as
required. Clipper Windpower also will keep records of steps taken to establish and maintain the
Injury and Illness Prevention Program. They must include:
A. Records of scheduled and periodic inspections to identify unsafe conditions and work practices.
The documentation includes the name of the person(s) conducting the inspection, date and time
of the inspection, the unsafe conditions and work practices identified, and the corrective
action(s) taken. These records will be maintained for at least three years.
B. Documentation of Health and Safety Training for each Employee. Records must be retained for
a minimum of three years, documenting employee name or other identifier, training dates,
type(s) of training and the name of training provider. Training records will be kept in Clipper
Windpower Human Resources or Training Department files as appropriate.
Evaluation and Risk
Hazard Assessment
Clipper Windpower evaluates hazards through various methods designed for specific purposes. Clipper
Windpower policy, procedures, and safety practices are designed to prevent injury and illness through
the identification, evaluation, and correction of work place hazards. These practices include scheduled
or unannounced inspections and assessments to identify safe or unsafe conditions and work practices.
This process also includes the recommendation of safe work practices, procedures, and precautionary
measures. Clipper Windpower tracks incident findings resulting from recommendations and
observations throughout the company.
Hazard assessments are performed when new substances, processes, procedures, or equipment are
introduced at a Clipper Windpower facility that represent a new occupational health and safety hazard.
These assessments are also performed when Clipper Windpower is made aware of previously
unrecognized hazards.
Clipper Windpower EHS representative and management personnel conduct routine workplace
inspections of all Clipper Windpower facilities. “At risk” conditions are identified through the inspection
process. Conditions identified as “near miss-high risk” and “near miss-low risk” are corrected
immediately. Inspection and corrective action documentation is available through the Clipper
Windpower EHS Department.
The Clipper Windpower EHS Policy Handbook is the core document for safe work and also links the
Job Safety Analysis (JSA) along with other specialized employee protection requirements. Known
hazards and appropriate precautions must be documented on a JSA and communicated to all
individuals directly involved.
EHS management conducts periodic health and safety inspections of all Clipper Windpower facilities
and associated job sites. If a hazard is noted and needs to be addressed, it is documented and entered
into Industry Safety.
Safety Observation Conversations (SOCs) are implemented at all Clipper Windpower facilities.
Observations are designed to identify safe work practices and to identify any at-risk behaviors. The
Company EHS Committee is also in place to manage and provide oversight regarding this program.
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EHS representative use approved checklists to evaluate:
 Workplace Hazards or Conditions
 Health and Safety Regulations
 Generally Recognized Safe Work Practices
 Physical Hazards
 Use of Any Hazardous Materials
Checklist reviews may include equipment, chemicals, work practices and OSHA Standards, as a
minimum.
If determined that an unsafe or unhealthy condition exists, Clipper Windpower will take appropriate
steps to protect employees and correct the condition in a timely manner based upon the severity of the
hazard. Actions taken to correct or address hazards are documented and tracked by the Clipper
Windpower EHS team.
First Aid
Clipper shall provide, maintain and make available at all sites and facilities services for the treatment of
injured persons. Clipper shall ensure the availability of medical personnel for advice and consultation
on matters of plant or site health. In the absence of an infirmary, clinic or hospital in near proximity to
the workplace, which is used for the treatment of all injured employees, a person or persons shall be
adequately trained to render first aid or CPR. First aid supplies shall be readily available at all sites.
Contact an EHS representative should you have any questions regarding approved first aid supplies.
All injuries shall be reported as soon as possible. First aid shall be rendered until medical attention can
be provided. Clipper shall coordinate first aid training for personnel through the American Red Cross,
the National Safety Council or other private institutions; most provide first aid, CPR, Universal
precaution and AED courses throughout the United States via their local chapters. Contact an EHS
representative or the Clipper training department and the site/facility supervisor to assist in scheduling
this required training for site and facility personnel.
CFR 1910.269(b)
Medical services and first aid - The employer shall provide medical services and first aid.
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid training - When employees are performing
work on or associated with exposed lines or equipment energized at 50 volts or more, persons
trained in first aid including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) shall be available as follows:
For field work involving two or more employees at a work location, at least two trained persons shall
be available. However, only one trained person need be available if all new employees are trained
in first aid, including CPR, within 3 months of their hiring dates.
For fixed work locations such as generating stations, the number of trained persons available shall
be sufficient to ensure that each employee exposed to electric shock can be reached within four
minutes by a trained person. However, where the existing number of employees is insufficient to
meet this requirement (at a remote substation, for example), all employees at the work location
shall be trained.
First aid supplies - First aid supplies shall be placed in weatherproof containers if the supplies
could be exposed to the weather.
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First aid kits - Each first aid kit shall be:
• Maintained
• Readily available for use
• Inspected once yearly at minimum to ensure that expended items are replaced
Planning
Health & Safety Planning, Rules and Work Procedures
Clipper Windpower uses a systematic approach to Health and Safety. To achieve compliance, Clipper
Windpower utilizes an Environmental, Health and Safety Management System (EHSMS). The EHSMS
defines a seven-element structure, which is shown in the Appendix of this document.
As part of the structure, Clipper Windpower measures performance by establishing annual goals and
tracking performance of Clipper Windpower employees, contractors and subcontractors. Clipper
Windpower communicates the results with leadership weekly.
Health and safety management is integrated into the business process through budgeting and planning
exercises. Clipper Windpower prepares yearly plans that include EHS aspects. Information gathered
from various formal channels (e.g. inspections, audits, surveys and others) support the making of these
plans and proper allocation of resources.
Hazards, unsafe or unhealthy work conditions, practices, or procedures shall be prevented, or if
detected, shall be corrected in a timely manner based on the severity of the hazards. Hazards can be
corrected by employees, contractor personnel, as well as by management.
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Implementation and Monitoring
Injury, Illness or Exposure Investigation
Procedures for investigating workplace accidents and hazardous substance exposures include:
 Visiting the accident scene as soon as possible
 Interviewing injured workers and witnesses
 Examining the workplace for factors associated with the accident or exposure
 Determining the cause of the accident or exposure
 Taking corrective actions to prevent the accident or exposure from recurring
 Recording the findings and corrective actions taken
Clipper Windpower investigates all incidents, illnesses and near misses utilizing its Root Cause
Analysis process located in the DMS.
Clipper Windpower California based facilities comply with Cal-OSHA General industry Safety Order,
Section 3204, which requires that employees exposed to toxic substances or harmful agents record
such incidents. Clipper Windpower facilities located outside of California comply with 29 CFR
1910.1020 as well as state mandated EHS policies. Toxic substances and harmful agents include:
 Materials listed in the National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety (NIOSH)
 Materials listed in The Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Hazards (RTECS)
 Substances which have evidenced an acute health hazard by testing conducted by or known to
the employer
 Substances in a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) kept by or known to the employer
indicating that the material may pose a Health hazard
As per Appendix B of Cal OSHA General Industry Safety Order, Section 3204 and
29 CFR 1910.1020:
It must be reemphasized that the entry of a substance in the Registry does not
automatically mean that it must be avoided. A listing does mean, however, that the
substance has the documented potential being harmful if misused, and care must be
exercised to prevent tragic consequences.
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Auditing and Review
Safety Inspections and Audits
Clipper Windpower performs self-assessments at different levels of detail in accordance with Cal-OSHA
recommendations. EHS Personnel conduct an annual internal assessment of operational conformance
with the EHSMS Plan and IIPP. This annual assessment includes a compliance review of Clipper
Windpower performance standards, and where discrepancies are identified, recommendations and
corresponding corrective or preventative actions are generated. Clipper Windpower carries out
announced and unannounced internal compliance audits and assessments. Compliance issues
recorded in the DMS ensure closure of corresponding action items.
Clipper Windpower also performs specific contractor EHS audits to verify compliance with the EHS
requirements of their contractors.
Tracking of compliance is done through the corrective or preventative action processes that reside in
several programs - the corporate incident tracking program, the SOC program, the site audits, and
others.
Clipper Windpower management and staff review and follow closure of action items through reports
generated out of several programs. Employees are informed through EHS team meetings, operational,
or tailgate meetings.
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Appendix
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Receipt & Acknowledgment
of
Clipper Windpower, Inc. Injury Illness Protection Policy (IIPP)
This IIPP serves as a guide; it is not the definitive decision-maker in all cases. Individual circumstances
may call for individual attention. Please read the following statement and sign below to indicate your
receipt and acknowledgment of the Clipper Windpower, Inc. IIPP and your acceptance of the following
statement as conditions of your employment.
“I have received and read a copy of the Clipper Windpower, Inc. IIPP and have been given the
opportunity to ask questions I might have about Safety policies I did not understand.”
Your signature indicates your understanding of this policy and your consent to its contents.
Employee's Printed Name Position
Employee’s Signature Date
The signed original copy of this agreement must be given to Human Resources for inclusion in your
personnel file.
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Subject Matter Expert(s) Change Summary
David Bressert Complete revision of vehicle policy.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Personnel working in or on a Clipper turbine, project or facility must follow all applicable Clipper
and Project Owner Environmental Health and Safety policies without fail. All personnel must
also hold a Clipper Environmental Health and Safety certification or have a Permission to Work
Verification on file with the project owner and /or Clipper Windpower prior to accessing any
equipment on site.
Adhere to all Clipper Environmental Health and Safety policies, including the use
of personal protective equipment during the performance of procedures outlined
in this document and whenever applicable.
RECOGNIZE SAFETY SYMBOLS, WORDS, AND LABELS
DANGER—Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or death if policies
and procedures are not strictly adhered to.
WARNING—Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or
death.
CAUTION—Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal injury or
product or property damage.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION..........................................................................1
Vehicle Usage Policy ......................................................................................................3
Purpose and Scope...............................................................................................3
Authorized Use......................................................................................................3
Company-Related Activities ..................................................................................3
Operating and Passenger Safety and Responsibility ............................................4
Personal Vehicles..................................................................................................5
Vehicle Management at Job Site...........................................................................5
Job Site Parking ....................................................................................................6
Vehicle Logs..........................................................................................................6
Violation of Policy ..................................................................................................6
Vehicle Requirements.....................................................................................................7
CFS Personnel per Vehicle ...................................................................................7
Vehicle Specifications ...........................................................................................7
Appendix A: Receipt and Acknowledgement..................................................................8
Appendix B: Site Manager/Supervisor’s Responsibilities ...............................................9
Appendix C: Vehicle Inspection Checklist.....................................................................11
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Vehicle Usage Policy
Purpose and
Scope
To establish the policy governing procedures and safety guidelines for use of
vehicles owned, rented or leased by Clipper Windpower (“Clipper vehicles”).
This policy also governs the use of personal vehicles by Clipper Windpower
employees (or authorized drivers) while on company business directly
required by management or supervisory authorities.
Authorized Use Only authorized drivers employed by Clipper Windpower shall be permitted
to drive a Clipper issued vehicle. For insurance purposes and per lease
agreements, at no time are non-Clipper personnel allowed to use Clipper
vehicles for any reason. Non-Clipper personnel may use their own vehicle
and get reimbursed for Clipper-business mileage, as long as the driver(s)
have adequate personal insurance coverage.
Clipper Windpower vehicles can only be used for personal business as per
the section – Company-Related Activities.
NOTE: Any liability arising from the personal use of a Clipper vehicle is the
sole responsibility of the driver and his or her personal auto insurance when
using a Clipper Windpower vehicle outside the stated guidelines.
Company-
Related
Activities
Approved Clipper vehicle company-related activities, when an authorized
driver is in a remote location off company time with no access to a personal
vehicle, may include but is not limited to:
• Driving to or from any business conducted on behalf of Clipper
Windpower.
• Towing personal trailers, campers, or RVs from site to site only if the
truck, trailer hitch, and related components are rated for such towing;
however Clipper is not liable for any incidents involving these personal
items. Any questions related to towing personal items should be
addressed to the immediate supervisor prior to moving any equipment.
Note: At no time are Clipper issued trucks to be used to tow personal
items in lieu of a personal vehicle.
• Fulfilling personal needs, i.e. driving to get meals, shopping for
groceries or personal hygiene items, entertainment, etc.
• Other activities that have been deemed acceptable by a supervisor as
company-related which shall be accompanied with written permission.
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Vehicle Usage Policy, continued
Operating and
Passenger
Safety and
Responsibility
All authorized drivers must be at least 18 years old and hold a valid U.S.
driver’s license at all times when operating a Clipper vehicle, or when
operating a personal vehicle while on Company business.
Prior to operating a Clipper owned/leased/rented vehicle all personnel must
be deemed “insurable” through the current Clipper insurance carrier.
Personnel using a personal vehicle for authorized Company business are
required to have personal auto liability insurance coverage equal to at least
$500,000 for personal injury and $100,000 for property damage.
Use of personal vehicle on Company business is compensated by means of
a mileage reimbursement, consistent with the IRS Code. Included in the
mileage reimbursement are the costs of fuel, any repairs and maintenance,
any accidental damage repairs, any deductible as selected by the employee
in their personal auto insurance coverage and all other costs applicable to
the vehicle’s use.
Any personnel determined to be “un-insurable” by Clipper’s current auto
insurance carrier will not be permitted to operate a vehicle on Company
business and may be subject to dismissal depending on the employee’s job
requirements.
The driver shall adhere to Clipper’s STANDARDS OF CONDUCT and
OPERATIONAL CONSIDERATIONS as well as all other guidelines as
officially declared in the Clipper Windpower Employee handbook.
Seat belts must be used at all times. The number of passengers may not
exceed the number of seatbelts and no more than 12 passengers may ride in
any van. Standing in open bed trucks is prohibited.
For long distance trips, if there is more than one qualified driver, such drivers
should consider rotating every 3 hours. No driver may drive more than 10
hours during a 24 hour period. If there are not enough drivers to rotate, an
overnight stay en-route should be planned.
In the event of severe weather conditions, avoid driving and stay overnight in
a safe place.
Always drive with due consideration to the current weather conditions,
reduce speed and refrain from using cruise control in adverse conditions
such as snow, ice, fog, wind and rain.
Use of cell phones while driving is prohibited, unless the cell phone is used
with a hands free device that does not conflict with local or state driving laws.
A hand-free device still requires 100% focus on the road and driving
conditions.
All accidents must be reported immediately to the local Police Department, or
local authorities where the accident occurred, and the immediate supervisor.
An accident report should be filed with the appropriate local police
department and Clipper Safety personnel.
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Operating and
Passenger
Safety and
Responsibility,
continued
Any incident that causes vehicle or property damage of any kind must be
immediately reported to a Clipper supervisor along with an EHS
representative. In addition, the operator of the vehicle must obtain a repair
estimate within 48 hours of the incident and forward that information to their
Regional EHS Representative.
If an employee is issued a moving violation while operating a vehicle on
company business, a report must be filed immediately with their supervisor.
Failure to report a moving violation to site management or their EHS contact
could result in discipline up to and including termination. Traffic and parking
violations are not considered reimbursable costs. Failure to pay such
citations that occurred while driving on company business could result in
disciplinary action up to an including termination.
Proof of automobile insurance is required in most states. Employees should
be aware of the location of the insurance documents in the company
vehicles.
Vehicles must have documentation of insurance within the vehicle at all times
as well as any applicable rental agreements for the vehicle when not owned
by Clipper or the employee.
In conjunction with the Injury and Illness Prevention Program, pursue further
instruction concerning driving in adverse conditions and situations when
applicable and available.
Employees will keep litter or dirt from accumulating in or on company
vehicles, this policy is to emphasize the need to keep our company vehicles
in a safe and clean condition.
The assigned driver of a Clipper vehicle is responsible for ensuring that the
routine maintenance is performed at scheduled intervals per manufacturer’s
recommendation.
Personal
Vehicles
When employees use their personal vehicles on Clipper business, the
individual's personal auto insurance is primarily responsible for any claims
arising out of such use.
Under no circumstances will Clipper Windpower reimburse a driver for
damage to their personal vehicle while being used on Company business.
Vehicle
Management at
Job Site
Site Manager/Supervisors are solely responsible for vehicle management at
their Job Site.
The Site Manager/Supervisor will adhere to the rules and guidelines set forth
in this policy.
The Site Manager/Supervisor may add additional guidelines as appropriate.
Responsibilities of the Site Manager/Supervisor are listed in Appendix B.
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Vehicle Usage Policy, continued
Job Site
Parking
When arriving at the work area, notice the wind direction and point the front
of the vehicle into the wind. This will help guard against wind damage to the
vehicle doors when opening them.
The speed limit on all Clipper Windpower jobsites will be posted accordingly,
however, if not posted the maximum speed limit is 15 mph or less depending
on road conditions.
When traveling on company business on any dirt or gravel covered road that
is not considered part of a wind site, the maximum speed limit will be either
the posted speed limit or 35 MPH during daylight hours and 25 MPH at night,
whichever is less. In addition, all employees are required to use common
sense judgment while driving and obey all other traffic laws.
Do not park closer than 30′ from any wind turbine in order to protect the
vehicle from falling objects, tools or other debris.
Vehicle Logs A daily log will be provided that requires the operator to detail the miles
driven for business purposes on a daily basis. Each vehicle will be assigned
to a responsible party who will in return be expected to complete the vehicle
log daily with the date, mileage, location(s) driven, and description of any
damage incurred. If any discrepancies are found, the employee should
document the damage or discrepancy and report it to their supervisor as
soon as possible. Vehicle log books should be kept where they are readily
available to the operator.
Violation of
Policy
Violations of this policy (including falsification of records or other forms of
misrepresentation) could result in the revocation of driving privileges, in
addition to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal.
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Vehicle Requirements
CFS Personnel
per Vehicle
Installation Technical Advisers (TAs) will each be assigned a company
vehicle. This will allow the Installation TAs to be flexible on the job sites as
they work hand-in-hand with the BOP Contractor.
Commissioning TAs will each be assigned a company vehicle. This will allow
the Commissioning TAs to be flexible on the job sites.
SCADA Techs will customarily be assigned Company vehicles on a one per
person basis. Also a covered vehicle will customarily be assigned to a
SCADA Tech due to the sensitive equipment they carry.
Site Manager/Supervisors will also be assigned Company vehicles on a one
per person basis. Site Manager/Supervisors are also permitted to utilize their
privately owned vehicles. (See Personal Vehicles section for requirements.)
CFS personnel traveling to or visiting a project site should employ the most
cost efficient means for vehicle travel (e.g. renting, carpooling, etc.).
OMS Travel Technicians will each be assigned a company vehicle. This will
allow the traveling technician to be flexible on the job sites as they work at
construction and commissioned projects. The vehicle assigned will be similar
to the Installation TA, SCADA Tech or it will be a customized fleet vehicle.
Vehicle
Specifications
Installation or
Commissioning TA,
OMS Site Supervisor,
OMS Gen Purpose,
Roving OMS/WMR Tech
OMS Gen
Purpose
SCADA Tech
CFS Site
Manager
WMR (Trailer
Pulling)
Primary OMS
Service Truck
Model
Extended Cab or
equivalent pick-up truck
Extended
Cab or
equivalent
pick-up truck
Dodge
Durango or
full-size SUV
equivalent
Regular Cab
pick-up truck
or SUV
Min. 3/4 Ton
Quad Cab or
equivalent
pick up
Standard
Cab pick-up
truck
Drivetrain 4 x 4 4 x 4 4 x 4 4 x 4 4 x 4
4 x 4, Single
Rear Wheel
Bed
Short or long, Rhino
lined
Short or long,
Rhino lined
N/A Short or long
Short or long,
Rhino lined
9′ Service
Body
Engine Small V-8 Upgraded V-8 Small V-8 Small V-8 Diesel Gas or Diesel
Tow Pkg Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes
Toolbox Yes Yes No No Yes No
Front Tow
Hooks
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Vehicle
Modifications
Modifications to Clipper-assigned vehicles (window tinting, stereo upgrades,
detailing, etc.) will be made at the expense of the assigned driver ONLY after
supervisory approval.
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Appendix A: Receipt and Acknowledgement
Clipper Windpower, Inc. Vehicle Usage Policy
Please read the following statement and sign below to indicate your receipt and
acknowledgment of the Clipper Windpower, Inc. Vehicle Usage Policy, and your acceptance
of the following statement as conditions of your employment.
“The signature below confirms the undersigned has read and understands these safety
policies and that any concerns have been raised with either the EHS department, immediate
supervisor, manager or the Human Resources department. It is also understood that failure
to comply with the policies referenced in this document may result in disciplinary action up to
and including termination of employment.”
Your signature indicates your understanding of this policy and your consent to its contents.
Employee's Printed Name __________________________Position
Employee’s Signature ________________________________Date______________
The signed original copy of this agreement must be given to Human Resources for inclusion
in your personnel file.
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Appendix B: Site Manager/Supervisor’s Responsibilities
• Retention of records of company-owned/leased/rented vehicles assigned to the Site
Manager/Supervisor’s job locations.
• Annually, prior to insurance policy renewal, the Site Manager/Supervisor’s list of
company-owned/leased/rented vehicles shall be forwarded to the Treasury/Risk
Management Department, Corporate Office.
• Any revision to this list of vehicles shall be forwarded to the Treasury/Risk Management
Department, Corporate Office, immediately.
• Retention of the list of approved Company drivers within his/her region.
• The list of approved drivers shall be forwarded quarterly to the Treasury/Risk
Management Department, Home Office.
• All damage to company-owned/leased/rented vehicles shall be reported to the
Treasury/Risk Management Department, Corporate Office.
• All drivers of a company-owned/leased/rented vehicle shall sign an affidavit indicating
that they possess a valid driver’s license. The affidavit shall include language that
compels the employee to notify his/her Supervisor immediately if their driving privilege is
no longer valid.
• For US employees, the affidavit shall be reviewed and approved by the individual’s
Supervisor and forwarded to Treasury/Risk Management, Corporate Office.
• A log shall be maintained inside the vehicle containing the following information;
o Name of driver;
o Date and time driven;
o Beginning mileage;
o Ending mileage; and
o Description of any damage to the vehicle.
• Vehicle Inspection
o Inspections shall be conducted monthly and post-accident.
o Inspections shall include, but are not limited to, the following Vehicle Inspection
Report requirements;
o Site Manager/Supervisors maintain the original copy of the inspection report at
the Job Site for the life of the vehicle. A copy shall be transmitted to the office of
the Senior Management responsible for that region.
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Appendix B: Site Manager/Supervisor’s Responsibilities,
continued
• Accident Reporting Procedure
o Any accident involving a company-owned vehicle shall be reported immediately
to the Site Manager/Supervisor having responsibility for that vehicle.
o A copy of the report shall be transmitted to the Treasury/Risk Management
Department, Director of Human Resources, and the Director of Employee Health
and Safety no later than the end of the next business day after the accident.
o The local insurance agent shall not be contacted without authorization from the
Treasury/Risk Management Department, Corporate Office.
o The accident report shall identify the driver, the circumstances of the accident,
any local accident investigation report, a description of the damage and estimate
of cost for repair.
o Injured parties shall be identified and a description of their injuries included in the
report.
o Any injury to a Clipper employee must be reported immediately to the employee’s
Manager and the Human Resources Department, Corporate Office, to ensure
proper documentation and communications relating to employee benefits.
o In the case of a fatal or life-threatening injury to a Clipper employee, consultant
or contractor while operating a company-owned vehicle, the Treasury/Risk
Management Department, Corporate Office, shall be notified immediately.
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Appendix C: Vehicle Inspection Checklist
Vehicle ID: ___________________
ITEM WHAT TO CHECK LOOK FOR KNOWN DEFICIENCIES CHECK OFF
TIRES
Condition
NOTE: No mixing of radial tires and
bias tires.
Spare tire
Tread depth, wear, weathering, evenly seated, bulges,
imbedded objects, cuts, breaks. At least one mm of tread over
entire traction surface.
(Using a penny, place it in the tire tread with head facing
downward. If the tread does not reach the top of Lincoln's head,
there is insufficient tread depth)
Spare tire (inflated), jack, lug wrench
Front Rear
Pass Fail
LIGHTS
Head lights
Tail Lights
Brake lights
Turn Signals
Backup lights
Four-way Flashers
License Plate Light
Both high and low beams operational, not cracked,
no condensation, secured
Lenses intact, tail light working when turned on (red)
Lenses intact, brake light working when brake is applied (red)
Lenses intact, left and right turn signals blink (red lights in rear
and yellow lights in front)
Lenses intact, left and right backup lights work (White Light)
Lenses intact, left and right turn signals flash/blink at the same
time
Lenses intact, does light stay on
Left Right
Left Right
Left Right
Front Rear
Left Right
Left Right
Front Rear
Left Right
Pass Fail
WINDSHIELD & WINDOWS & WIPERS
Windshield
Rear Window
Windows
Window controls
Windshield wipers
Not cracked, broken or scratched to the degree that impairs
vision
Not cracked, broken or scratched to the degree that impairs
vision
Windows go up and down, not scratched or tinted to the degree
that impairs vision
Check handles, push electric buttons
Both wipers are installed on vehicle, windshield wipers work,
blades show no signs of wear
Pass Fail
Pass Fail
Pass Fail
Front Rear
Pass Fail
MIRROR
Mirror Outside
Mirror Inside
Missing, cracked
Missing, cracked
Left Right
Pass Fail
BUMPERS
Bumper Front
Bumper Rear
Missing, loose, broken
Missing, loose, broken, bent in any way to cause a hazard
Pass Fail
Pass Fail
BRAKES
Brakes
Emergency Brake
Foot pedal cannot travel more than half way to floor, brake
lights stay on while pedal is pushed
Properly adjusted, check by: pull/push emergency brake, apply
foot to brake, gently press gas pedal, ensure brake holds
vehicle
Pass Fail
Pass Fail
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Appendix C: Vehicle Inspection Checklist, continued
ITEM WHAT TO CHECK LOOK FOR KNOWN DEFICIENCIES CHECK OFF
Interior
Horn
Defroster Front
Defroster Rear
Emergency equipment
Heater
SEATBELTS
Seatbelt Front/Rear
(Include shoulder harness during
inspection, may have a center seat belt)
Does it work
Ensure hot air blows out above the dash
Check light on dash, if in the winter ensure it works by allowing
the rear windshield to clear up
(OPTIONAL) First aid kit, warning triangle, flashlight, fire
extinguisher, blanket, flares, shovel, chains, tools, etc. (Check
host nation laws for any additional equipment)
Ensure heater works
Missing, frayed, does not snap
Pass Fail
Pass Fail
Pass Fail
Pass Fail
Pass Fail
Front Rear
LICENSE/DECALS/INSURANCE
State Drivers License
Installation decal
License Plate
(License plates match windshield decal
(Europe Only)
Insurance
Expired, missing
Missing, needs replacing
Expired, check sticker/decal to ensure plate is current
Does the operator have valid insurance
Pass Fail
Pass Fail
Pass Fail
Pass Fail
UNDER THE HOOD
FLUIDS
Brake
Windshield washer
Battery
Power Steering
HOSES
BATTERY
Filled to appropriate level
Filled to appropriate level
Check the color indicator on the battery
Filled to appropriate level
Cuts, cracks, leaks, bulges, chaffing, deterioration
Terminals, clean and tight, held down securely
Pass Fail
Pass Fail
Pass Fail
Pass Fail
Pass Fail
Pass Fail
Inspector's
Name:_____________________________Signature___________________________
Operator
Name:_____________________________Signature___________________________
Date inspection was conducted_________
Date follow-up inspection was conducted__________
At least a two week period should be allowed to ensure timely repairs.
Inspection checklist can be revised based on local requirements - e.g., snow tires/chain.
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Las instrucciones en ingles, se anteponen ala traduccion en español.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Personnel working in or on a Clipper turbine, project or facility shall follow all applicable Clipper and
Project Owner Health, Safety and Environment policies. In addition, all personnel shall have received
documented training from a competent person pertaining to their planned activities prior to beginning
any work or accessing any equipment on a Clipper site or at a Clipper facility.
INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE DE SEGURIDAD
El personal que trabaja en una turbina, proyecto o instalación de Clipper, o sobre ellos, deberá seguir
todas las políticas aplicables de seguridad, higiene y medio ambiente de Clipper y del Dueño del
Proyecto. Adicionalmente, todo el personal deberá haber recibido capacitación documentada de una
persona competente en relación con sus actividades previstas antes de comenzar cualquier trabajo o
acceder a cualquier equipo en una instalación de Clipper o en un centro de Clipper.
RECOGNIZE SAFETY SYMBOLS, WORDS AND LABELS
RECONOZCA LOS SÍMBOLOS, PALABRAS Y ETIQUETAS DE SEGURIDAD
DANGER—Immediate hazards which WILL
result in severe personal injury or death if policies
and procedures are not strictly adhered to.
PELIGRO–Riesgos inmediatos que
OCASIONARÁN lesiones personales graves o la
muerte si no se siguen estrictamente las políticas
y procedimientos.
WARNING—Hazards or unsafe practices which
COULD result in severe personal injury or death.
ADVERTENCIA–Peligros o prácticas inseguras
que PODRÍAN OCASIONAR lesiones
personales graves o la muerte.
CAUTION—Hazards or unsafe practices which
COULD result in minor personal injury or product
or property damage.
PRECAUCIÓN–Peligros o prácticas inseguras
que PODRÍAN OCASIONAR lesiones
personales menores o daños a los productos o
propiedades.
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PROPERTY OF CLIPPER WINDPOWER, INC. & ITS SUBSIDIARIES, IS AN UNPUBLISHED WORK PROTECTED UNDER
APPLICABLE COPYRIGHT LAWS, AND IS DELIVERED ON THE EXPRESS CONDITION THAT IT IS NOT TO BE USED, DISCLOSED
(INCLUDING REPRODUCTION AS A DERIVATIVE WORK), OR USED FOR MANUFACTURE FOR ANYONE OTHER THAN CLIPPER
WINDPOWER INC. & ITS SUBSIDIARIES WITHOUT ITS WRITTEN CONSENT, AND THAT NO RIGHT IS GRANTED TO DISCLOSE OR
SO USE ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED THEREIN. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ANY ACT IN VIOLATION OF PRIOR AGREEMENT OR
APPLICABLE LAW MAY RESULT IN CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES.
ESTE DOCUMENTO, O UNA INCORPORACIÓN DEL MISMO EN CUALQUIER MEDIO DE COMUNICACIÓN, DIVULGA INFORMACIÓN
DE PROPIEDAD EXCLUSIVA, QUE PERTENECE A CLIPPER WINDPOWER, INC. Y A SUS SUBSIDIARIAS, ES UNA OBRA INÉDITA
PROTEGIDA BAJO LAS LEYES DE DERECHOS DE AUTOR APLICABLES, Y SE ENTREGA CON LA CONDICIÓN EXPLÍCITA DE QUE
NO DEBE UTILIZARSE, DIVULGARSE (INCLUIDA LA REPRODUCCIÓN COMO OBRA DERIVADA) O UTILIZARSE PARA LA
FABRICACIÓN DE CUALQUIERA QUE NO SEA CLIPPER WINDPOWER INC. Y SUS SUBSIDIARIAS SIN SU CONSENTIMIENTO POR
ESCRITO, Y QUE NO SE OTORGA NINGÚN DERECHO A REVELAR O UTILIZAR NINGUNA INFORMACIÓN CONTENIDA EN EL
MISMO. RESERVADOS TODOS LOS DERECHOS. TODO ACTO QUE VIOLE UN ACUERDO PREVIO O LAS LEYES APLICABLES
PUEDE DAR COMO RESULTADO SANCIONES CIVILES Y PENALES.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION....................................................................................................1
GENERAL PROVISIONS .........................................................................................................................5
Introductions....................................................................................................................................5
Purpose and Scope.........................................................................................................................5
Reference Documents.....................................................................................................................6
Personal Protective Equipment .......................................................................................................6
Working With or Without Energy Present .................................................................................................7
Concepts .........................................................................................................................................7
Application of Lockout/Tagout Procedures ...............................................................................................7
Internal Reference...........................................................................................................................7
ID All Energy Sources .....................................................................................................................7
Voltage meter inspection.................................................................................................................8
HOT-COLD-HOT check...................................................................................................................8
Notify Others ...................................................................................................................................8
Shut Down Equipment.....................................................................................................................8
Isolate Equipment............................................................................................................................8
LOTO the Equipment ......................................................................................................................8
Release Stored Energy ...................................................................................................................9
Verify Isolation.................................................................................................................................9
Perform Servicing............................................................................................................................9
Removal of LOTO for Equipment Testing .......................................................................................9
LOTO Release ................................................................................................................................9
Special Situations..........................................................................................................................10
Glossary..................................................................................................................................................11
Energy Sources ......................................................................................................................................14
Training...................................................................................................................................................15
Introduction....................................................................................................................................15
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Training .........................................................................................................................................15
Inspections and Additional Training........................................................................................................15
Inspections ....................................................................................................................................15
Outside Personnel.........................................................................................................................15
LOTO Devices ........................................................................................................................................16
Documentos de referencia ............................................................................................................22
Trabajar con o sin energía presente..............................................................................................23
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GENERAL PROVISIONS
Introductions
The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) of 1970 emphasized the need for standards to protect
the health and safety of workers exposed to increasing numbers of potential hazards in the workplace.
On October 30, 1989, the Lockout/Tagout Standard, 29 CFR 1910.147, went into effect. It was created
to help reduce the death and injury rate caused by the unexpected energization or start-up of
machines, or the release of stored energy.
The standard covers the servicing and maintenance of machines and equipment in which the
unexpected energization, start-up or release of stored energy could cause injury [29 CFR 1910.147
(a)(l)(i), 1910.147 (a)(2)(i)]. Normal production operations, cords and plugs under exclusive control, and
hot tap operations are not covered [29 CFR 1910.147 (a)(2)(ii)]. This is intended to apply to energy
sources such as electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, chemical, nuclear, and thermal.
The purpose of this document is to provide a means to prevent injuries caused by hazardous energy.
This document was developed to provide a logical means of performing maintenance and servicing
activities safely, with energy present, with energy removed and during the process of reenergizing
This document is meant to be a living document. Any additional hazard or discrepancy found while
completing maintenance or servicing should be reported immediately to direct supervision.
Purpose and Scope
This document is intended to outline methods of protecting workers engaged in maintenance and
service of Wind Turbine Generators (WTG) from injury by the unexpected and unrestricted release of
hazardous energy.
LOTO is a way to prevent energy from being released during the servicing of equipment by placing
locks on energy isolation devices before working on the equipment.
Maintenance activities can be performed with or without energy present. A probable, underlying cause
of many accidents resulting in injury during maintenance is that work is performed without the
knowledge that the system, whether energized or not, can produce hazardous energy. Unexpected and
unrestricted release of hazardous energy can occur if:
• All energy sources are not identified,
• Provisions are not made for safe work practices with energy present; or
• Deactivated energy sources are reactivated, mistakenly, intentionally or accidentally without the
technician’s knowledge.
Problems involving control of hazardous energy require procedural solutions. A procedural solution for
controlling hazards to ensure worker safety during maintenance shall be adopted. However, such
procedures are effective only if strictly enforced. A strict implementation of this document must all be
committed.
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Reference Documents
DC-008843-XX LOTO: Hub Entry Lock Out Tag Out
DC-003934-XX GCU LOTO: Generator Control Unit Lock Out Tag Out
DC-009636-XX LOTO: Generator/Bus Bar Lock Out Tag Out
DC-009638-XX Lock Out/Tag Out Annual Certification Form
DC-009640-XX PDP LOTO: Power Distribution Panel Lock Out Tag Out
DC-009641-XX LOTO: Rotor Lock Out Tag Out
DC-009642-XX HPU LOTO: Hydraulic Power Unit Lock Out Tag Out
DC-009643-XX TCU/TCC LOTO: Turbine Control Unit/Turbine Control Cabinet Lock Out Tag Out
DC-010481-XX EHS Clipper Incident Investigation Report
DC-010917-XX Lock Out/Tag Out Process Map
DC-020172-XX EHS Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Guideline
DC-040049-XX LOTO: Yaw System Lock Out Tag Out
DC-072307-XX Procedure for Turbine Main Power Soft Shut-Down and Start-Up at the PDP
DC-101051-XX DJB LOTO: Down-tower Junction Box Lock Out Tag Out
DC-107930-XX LOTO: Avanti Service Lift Lock Out Tag Out
DC-128351-XX Release Start and Stop Procedure for Turbines Connected to SCADA
DC-136778-XX Safe Wind Speed Limits
Personal Protective Equipment
Arc Flash and Electric Shock PPE as required per Clipper EHS - Arc Flash Program, DC-109164-XX,
specific to levels 1 and 3
Standard PPE as required per EHS Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Guideline, DC-020172-XX
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Working With or Without Energy Present
The basic decision that must be made before maintenance begins is: Can the task be accomplished
safely with or without energy present or is it necessary to de-energize before initiating maintenance?
Concepts
Concepts which should be considered in this decision include:
• Energy is always present
• Energy is not necessarily dangerous
• Danger is present only when energy is released in quantities which exceed human tolerances
Prior to the development of specific energy control measures, all energy sources should be:
• Identified
• Analyzed independently
• Analyzed in combination with any other energy sources present
Application of Lockout/Tagout Procedures
Internal Reference
Lockout/Tagout Process Map, DC-010917-XX
Lockout/Tagout Annual Certification Form, DC-009638-XX
ID All Energy Sources
• Know types and magnitude of energy associated with equipment.
• ID all energy sources feeding the equipment (including potential energy).
• The Reference Documents listed on the previous page, detail LOTO requirements for specific
equipment. If there are questions pertaining to LOTO procedures contact the immediate
supervisor at once, but never disregard written instructions.
• Gather appropriate control devices.
• Clarify any questionable identification of energy sources before proceeding.
• Check the wind speed. If the wind speed is above the guideline presented in Safe Wind Speed
Limits, DC-136778-XX, for rotor lock application, DO NOT proceed. Wait until the wind speed is
below the limit to apply the rotor lock.
• Manually command blade pitch position to 91.5° using TCUMon software. Before rotor lock pin
is extended, ensure that blades are parked on their limit switches.
Note: In wind speeds of <5 m/s the technician is allowed to rotate blades as necessary to achieve a
slow rotor rotation to align the receiving plate hole with rotor lock pin. This is done with one technician
controlling the rotor lock manifold (Figure) and one technician in the nacelle belly, visually observing the
lineup. Ensure rotor is NOT turning in excess of 1/4 RPM and set parking brake by turning brake knob
counterclockwise until it clicks. Once pinned, the blades must be rotated to 91.5°.
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Voltage meter inspection
1. Verify that the meter and leads are proper category (CAT1, 2, 3 or 4) for the system that you are
using it on.
2. Verify that the meter has a current calibration sticker.
3. Verify that the meter inspection seal has not been broken.
4. Inspect the meter for any damage.
HOT-COLD-HOT check
1. Using a known live source, verify the meter for proper operation and display.
2. Check the system where work is to be performed for the presence of any voltage.
3. Verify the meter function again on the same, previous known live source.
Notify Others
Notify RMDC to let them know what operation is being preformed and the site and serial number of the
turbine, etc. The RMDC phone number is: +1 (319) 362 1178.
Communication between the field turbine and the RMDC center is live and streaming.
Notify site supervisor of pending LOTO and service.
Verbally notify all affected employees of impending shutdown.
Wait for verbal acknowledgment that all affected employees are in a safe condition before proceeding.
Shut Down Equipment
Follow DC-128351-XX for stop and start of WTG connected to SCADA.
Use normal stopping procedures to shut down equipment.
Push Stop button, open toggle switch, etc.
Isolate Equipment
After shutdown, operate all energy isolation devices so that equipment is disconnected from energy
sources.
Turn electrical disconnect to OFF position; open circuit breaker; close valve, etc.
LOTO the Equipment
Attach locks and devices to each isolation point. Examples are illustrated in the Appendix of this
document.
A single use tag must accompany each lock.
Tag the point of operation if located remotely from isolation points.
Following info is required on the tag:
• Name of person applying tag
• Date and time applied
• Tagged device name
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Release Stored Energy
Ensure all potential or residual energy is released or controlled.
• block elevated parts
• block/release springs
• relieve system pressure
• drain fluids
• vent gases
• allow system to cool
• discharge capacitors
• stop rotating flywheels
Verify Isolation
Before any servicing begins, verify the effectiveness of LOTO.
Use the normal starting procedure or otherwise verify a Zero Energy State.
Return controls to OFF position after testing.
Always verify isolation; verification is the step most frequently skipped during evaluations.
Perform Servicing
Complete required service work.
Avoid doing anything that could potentially reactivate the equipment.
Removal of LOTO for Equipment Testing
The LOTO must be removed to perform testing.
Follow the LOTO release procedure.
After testing, if additional service must be performed on the system, follow the LOTO procedure to
reapply the LOTO.
LOTO Release
All locks, tags and devices must be removed by the same person who applied.
Remove all tools from equipment area.
Replace all machine guards.
Verbally inform all employees that LOTO is complete and make sure to receive a verbal
acknowledgement that they are in a clear or safe condition before releasing the LOTO condition.
Ensure area is clear prior to restart.
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Special Situations
Group LOTO
Each employee applies own locks/tags to each isolation point.
Lock boxes are acceptable.
EHS must OK alternative procedures.
Shift changes
Oncoming employee attaches locks/tags prior to outgoing employee removing theirs.
EHS must OK alternative procedures.
Lock removal procedure when lock owner not present
The following actions must be attempted in the absence of the lock owner:
• Exhaust all possible means to contact lock owner
• Inspect affected system
• Affected system must be cleared by supervision
• Request permission from site supervision to remove lock
• Document lock removal on DC-010481-XX, EHS Clipper Incident Investigation Report
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APPENDIX
Glossary
The terms below have the following definitions for the purpose of this document.
Arc Flash
The radiant energy and blinding light created by an electric arc passing through air between
conductors.
Dissipate Energy
To cause energy to be spread out or reduced to levels tolerable by humans. The following concepts
should be used to determine the dissipation activities:
Dissipate mechanical motion – motion tends to continue because of inertia after the removal of
energy; therefore, mechanical motion should be dissipated. An obvious example is the main shaft
should be allowed to come to rest before inserting the rotor lock.
Dissipate potential energy – potential energy can be manifested in the form of gravity, springs, and
pressure.
• Gravity can never be eliminated or dissipated; it can only be controlled.
• Springs under tension or compression can be released or the stored energy can be controlled.
• Pressure may be blocked, isolated, or dissipated. The term dissipate pressure implies reducing
pressure to a level that would not harm humans. Normally, this pressure value is atmospheric.
Dissipate electrical energy –may be accomplished by grounding the de-electrified portion of the
circuit after it has been isolated. Grounding live circuits may be catastrophic. Dissipation of
electrical energy includes the actions necessary to prevent the buildup of electrical potential.
Dissipate chemicals – chemical reactions are exothermic or endothermic.
• Exothermic reactions raise temperatures, which may cause a variety of effects such as fires,
explosions, burns, etc.
• Endothermic reactions lower temperatures and cause the need for additional heat. Some
elements manufactured by endothermic reactions are used as explosive or have explosive
characteristics because of their instability and rapid release of energy.
Emphasis is placed on efforts necessary to prevent or control chemical reactions. The term
dissipate chemicals applies to those actions needed to prevent chemical reactions that would raise
or lower temperatures or cause effects that humans cannot tolerate.
Dissipate thermal energy – human tolerance to temperature is very limited. Human tissue is harmed
when it is exposed to temperature above 45 degrees C (113 degrees F) or below 4 degrees C (39.2
degrees F). Since temperature cannot be isolated or blocked, the only way to control its effects on
humans it through dissipation or employee protection. Mechanical motion, electrical resistance,
chemical reactions, and radiation will raise the temperature of materials which, in turn, can burn or
damage human tissue. Therefore, when energy sources that affect temperature are identified in
equipment, processes, or systems, controls of the energy source should be affected to allow the
temperature to dissipate to a tolerable level.
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Energy
Mechanical motion, (potential energy due to pressure, gravity, or springs) electrical energy, or
thermal energy resulting from high or low temperatures.
The concept of energy, for the purpose of this document, is:
• Kinetic energy – energy possessed by a body by virtue of its motion.
• Potential energy – energy possessed by a body by virtue of its position in a gravity field.
• Electrical energy – energy as a result of a generated electrical power source or a static source.
• Thermal energy – energy as a result of mechanical work, radiation, chemical reaction, or
electrical resistance.
Inspection
To check or test WTG or WTG related materials against established standards.
Isolated or Blocked Energy
Energy is considered isolated or blocked when its flow would not be reactivated by a foreseeable
unplanned event. The term, isolate, means to set apart from others. The term block means an
obstacle or obstruction to prevent normal functioning.
• To control gravitational energy, the energy should be blocked in the sense that an obstacle or
obstruction is placed
• Electrical energy should be controlled by isolating it in the sense that it is set apart, or
disconnected.
These terms are similar in meaning, but they cannot be used synonymously in all instances.
Although they may describe the same function, the way in which the function is performed is
different.
Lockout
The placement of a Lockout device on an energy isolation device (circuit breaker, slide gate, line
valve, disconnect switch, etc.) to ensure that the energy isolating device and equipment being
controlled cannot be operated until the Lockout device is removed. A Lockout device utilizes a
positive means such as a lock (key or combination type) to hold an energy isolating device in a safe
position and prevent the energization of a machine or equipment. The Lockout device must be
substantial enough to prevent removal without use of excessive force or unusual techniques.
Maintenance and Service
The tasks necessary to keep a machine, process, or system in a state of repair or efficiency.
Maintenance and Service includes inspection, service, repair, troubleshooting, setup, and other
related activities.
Personnel Hazard
A condition which could lead to injury or death. This condition should be recognized by a person
familiar with the particular circumstances and facts unique to the wind industry. A personnel hazard
exists when the environment, conditions, natural phenomena, or equipment characteristics may
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release levels of energy that exceed human physiological tolerance to trauma as well as internal
organ tolerance to environment.
Persons, Affected
Employee who has been designated by his or her department to operate equipment, machinery or
systems that can be affected during shutdowns for service and/or maintenance. Only Authorized
Persons using Lock Out procedures perform shutdowns.
Persons, Authorized
Employee who has been designated by his or her department to perform maintenance or service on
a piece(s) of equipment, machinery or system and; is qualified to perform the work through proper
training on the Lock Out Tag Out procedures for the equipment, machinery or system.
Persons, Other
Employee who is or might be in the area where LOTO might be performed.
Point(s) of Control
The point or points from which energy-blocking, isolating, or dissipating devices are controlled.
Securing the Point(s) of Control
Securing is a separate and distinct action from isolating or blocking the energy sources. The uses of
locks, tags, or posting a qualified person or a combination thereof are methods of accomplishing
these criteria.
The point(s) of control are secured to prevent unauthorized persons from reactivation the flow of
energy.
Service
The activities needed to keep a WTG in a state of efficiency.
Point(s) of Control
The point or points from which energy-blocking, isolating, or dissipating devices are controlled.
Tag Out
The placement of a tag out device (a tag or other prominent warning device and a means of
attachment) on an energy isolation device to indicate that the energy isolating device and the
equipment being controlled may not be operated until the tag out device is removed.
The lockout device shall be used unless the employer can demonstrate that the utilization of a tag
out system will provide full employee protection. The tag out device shall be single-use, attached
by hand, self-locking, and non-releasing with a minimum unlocking strength of no less than 50
pounds and must be at least equivalent to an all-environment tolerant nylon cable tie.
WTG
Wind Turbine Generator
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Energy Sources
Chemical Reaction
Is manifested by exothermic or endothermic effects. The energy –on /energy –off approach does
not apply. Any material which could chemically react should be eliminated, dissipated, or controlled.
Measures must be taken to eliminate the chemical so that no chemical reactions can take place; or
control the chemical so that the energy released by the chemical reaction will not harm humans.
Electrical Energy
Refers to generated electrical power or static electricity. In the case of generated electricity, the
electrical power can be turned on or turned off. Static electricity may not be turned off; it can only be
dissipated.
Mechanical Motion
Can be linear translation or rotation, or it can produce work which, in turn, produces changes in
temperature. This type of energy can be turned off or left on.
Potential Energy
Can be due to pressure, springs, or gravity. Maintenance is always conducted with gravity on.
Potential energy manifested as pressures or in springs can be dissipated or controlled; it cannot be
turned off or on.
Thermal Energy
Is manifested by high or low temperature. This type of energy is the result of mechanical work,
radiation, chemical reaction, or electrical resistance. It cannot be turned off or eliminated; however,
it can be dissipated or controlled.
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Training
Introduction
Training of employees will be done by an authorized employee [29 CFR 1910.147 (c)(7)(I)]. The
affected employees shall be instructed in the purpose and use of the energy control procedure and all
other employees whose work operations are or may be in an area where energy control procedures
may be utilized. When tag outs are used, employees must be instructed in the limitations of these
devices.
Training
Employee retraining shall be provided for all authorized and affected employees whenever there is a
change in their job assignments, a change in machines, equipment or processes that present a new
hazard, or when there is a change in the energy control procedures. After January 2, 1990, whenever
replacement or major modification of a machine or equipment is performed, and whenever new
machines or equipment are installed, energy isolating devices for such machines or equipment shall be
designed to accept a Lockout device. [29 CFR 1910.147 (c)(2)(iii)]
Inspections and Additional Training
Inspections
Each energy control procedure must be inspected at least annually for the purpose of ensuring that the
requirements of the Lockout/Tagout Standard are being met. Each inspection will be conducted by an
authorized employee other than the employee who normally uses the machinery or equipment or
performs the Lockout/Tagout procedure. After each inspection, the employer must certify that the
inspection has been completed.
All employees working in an area requiring Lockout/Tagout procedures must be trained. Training must
include:
The recognition of Lockout/Tagout devices and the importance of not disturbing or removing them
unless authorized
The safe application, use, and removal of energy controls
The limitations of tags in a Lockout/Tagout procedure
Training must occur whenever there is a change in job assignment, a change in machinery or
equipment, an energy control procedure change, or a change in a process that presents a new hazard.
Retraining is to be conducted whenever the employer believes that employees' knowledge of energy
control procedures is inadequate and as part of the annual inspection.
Outside Personnel
When outside personnel, such as contractors, are on site and engaged in activities that require
compliance with the Lockout/Tagout Standard, the on-site employer and the outside employer must
inform one another of their Lockout/Tagout procedures. It is the responsibility of the on-site employer to
ensure that an agreed to site wide procedure is created that adheres to both company standards and
that his/her employees understand and comply with the methods of these modified Lockout/Tagout
procedures.
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LOTO Devices
Lock Out Tag –
single use
LOTO Locks
Zip-ties are acceptable for tagging out when padlocks cannot be used.
Lock Out Hasp
To be attached to LOTO locks for multiple personnel LOTOs when needed.
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Read the following statement and sign below to indicate receipt and acknowledgment of the Clipper
Windpower, Inc. LOTO: General Lock Out Tag Out Procedures, and acceptance of the following
statement as conditions of employment.
The signature below confirms the undersigned has read and understands these safety policies and that
any concerns have been raised with either the EHS department, immediate supervisor, manager or the
Human Resources department. It is also understood that failure to comply with the policies referenced
in this document may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.
Your signature indicates you understand this policy and you consent to its contents.
Employee's Printed Name Position
Employee’s Signature Date
The signed original copy of this agreement shall be given to Human Resources for inclusion in
employee’s personnel file.
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CONTENIDO
INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE DE SEGURIDAD ...................................................................................1
DISPOSICIONES GENERALES.............................................................................................................20
Introducciones ...............................................................................................................................20
Objetivo y ámbito...........................................................................................................................20
Documentos de referencia ............................................................................................................22
Equipo de protección personal......................................................................................................22
Trabajar con o sin energía presente.......................................................................................................23
Conceptos .....................................................................................................................................23
Aplicación de procedimientos de bloqueo y rotulado..............................................................................23
Referencia interna .........................................................................................................................23
Identificar todas las fuentes de energía ........................................................................................23
Inspección del voltímetro...............................................................................................................24
Comprobación CALIENTE-FRÍO-CALIENTE................................................................................24
Notifique a los demás....................................................................................................................24
Apague el equipo ..........................................................................................................................24
Aísle el equipo...............................................................................................................................24
Haga el LOTO del Equipo .............................................................................................................25
Libere la energía almacenada.......................................................................................................25
Compruebe el aislamiento.............................................................................................................25
Realice el servicio .........................................................................................................................25
Eliminación del LOTO para hacer pruebas del equipo..................................................................26
Liberación del LOTO .....................................................................................................................26
Situaciones especiales..................................................................................................................26
ANEXO ...................................................................................................................................................27
Glosario ..................................................................................................................................................27
Arco eléctrico.................................................................................................................................27
Fuentes de energía.................................................................................................................................31
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Capacitación ...........................................................................................................................................32
Introducción...................................................................................................................................32
Capacitación..................................................................................................................................32
Inspecciones y capacitación adicional....................................................................................................32
Inspecciones .................................................................................................................................32
Personal externo ...........................................................................................................................33
Dispositivos de LOTO.............................................................................................................................34
Recepción y acuse de recibo..................................................................................................................35
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DISPOSICIONES GENERALES
Introducciones
La Ley de Seguridad y Salud Ocupacional (OSHA) de 1970 hizo hincapié en la necesidad de
estándares para proteger la salud y seguridad de los trabajadores expuestos a un creciente número de
peligros potenciales en el lugar de trabajo.
El 30 de octubre de 1989 entró en vigor el Estándar de bloqueo y rotulado, 29 CFR 1910.147. Se creó
para ayudar a reducir la tasa de mortalidad y lesiones causada por la inesperada energización o
puesta en marcha de máquinas, o la liberación de energía almacenada.
El estándar se aplica a las actividades de servicio y mantenimiento de máquinas y equipos en los que
la inesperada energización, puesta en marcha o liberación de energía almacenada podrían causar
lesiones [29 CFR 1910.147 (a)(l)(i), 1910.147 (a)(2)(i)]. No están cubiertas las operaciones, cables y
enchufes normales de producción bajo control exclusivo [29 CFR 1910.147 (a)(2)(ii)]. Esto tiene por
objeto aplicarse a fuentes de energía tales como eléctrica, mecánica, hidráulica, química, nuclear y
térmica.
El propósito de este documento es proporcionar un medio para prevenir las lesiones causadas por
energía peligrosa.
Este documento se desarrolló para proporcionar un medio lógico de realizar actividades de
mantenimiento y servicio con seguridad, con presencia de energía, con energía retirada y durante el
proceso de reaplicación de la energía
Este documento pretende ser un documento vivo. Cualquier riesgo adicional o discrepancia que se
encuentre al completar las actividades de mantenimiento o reparación debe reportarse inmediatamente
a la supervisión directa.
Objetivo y ámbito
Este documento tiene por objeto presentar los métodos de protección para los trabajadores implicados
en el mantenimiento y servicio de los generadores de turbinas eólicas (WTG) contra lesiones debidas a
la liberación inesperada y sin restricciones de energía peligrosa.
El LOTO es una forma de evitar que se libere energía durante el mantenimiento del equipo mediante la
colocación de candados en los dispositivos de aislamiento de la energía antes de trabajar en el equipo.
Las actividades de mantenimiento se pueden realizar con o sin la presencia de la energía. Una causa
probable subyacente de muchos accidentes que dan como resultado lesiones durante el
mantenimiento es que el trabajo se realiza sin el conocimiento de que el sistema, ya sea activado o no,
puede producir energía peligrosa. Puede darse una liberación inesperada y sin restricciones de
energía peligrosa si:
• No se identifican todas las fuentes de energía,
• No se toman medidas para las prácticas de trabajo seguras con energía presente, o
• Las fuentes de energía desactivadas se reactivan por error, intencionalmente o por accidente, sin
el conocimiento del técnico.
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Los problemas relacionados con el control de la energía peligrosa requieren soluciones de
procedimiento. Se adoptará una solución de procedimiento para controlar los peligros con objeto de
garantizar la seguridad de los trabajadores durante el mantenimiento. Sin embargo, estos
procedimientos sólo son eficaces si se aplican estrictamente. Todos debemos comprometernos con
una aplicación estricta de este documento.
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Documentos de referencia
DC-008843-XX LOTO: Bloqueo y rotulado para la entrada en el hub
DC-003934-XX LOTO de la GCU: Bloqueo y rotulado de la unidad de control del generador
DC-009636-XX LOTO: Bloqueo y rotulado del generador y la barra de distribución
DC-009638-XX Formulario de certificación anual de bloqueo y rotulado
DC-009640-XX LOTO de PDP: Bloqueo y rotulado del panel de distribución eléctrica
DC-009641-XX LOTO: Bloqueo y rotulado del rotor
DC-009642-XX LOTO de la HPU: Bloqueo y rotulado de la unidad de potencia hidráulica
DC-009643-XX LOTO de la TCU/TCC: Bloqueo y rotulado de la unidad de control de la
turbina/gabinete de control de la turbina
DC-010481-XX Informe de Investigación de Incidentes de EHS de Clipper
DC-010917-XX Mapa de procesos de bloqueo y rotulado
DC-020172-XX Lineamiento EHS de Equipo de Protección Personal (PPE)
DC-040049-XX LOTO: Bloqueo y rotulado del sistema de guiñada
DC-072307-XX Procedimiento para el apagado y encendido suaves de la alimentación principal
de la turbina en el PDP
DC-101051-XX LOTO de la DJB: Bloqueo y rotulado de la caja de conexiones de la torre inferior
DC-107930-XX LOTO: Bloqueo y rotulado del elevador de servicio Avanti
DC-128351-XX Procedimiento de liberación de arranque y parada para turbinas conectadas a
SCADA
DC-136778-XX Límites seguros de velocidad del viento
Equipo de protección personal
PPE para arco eléctrico y descarga eléctrica según lo exige EHS de Clipper - Programa de arco
eléctrico, DC-109164-XX, específico de los niveles 1 y 3
PPE estándar según lo exija el Lineamiento EHS de Equipo de Protección Personal (PPE),
DC-020172-XX
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Trabajar con o sin energía presente
La decisión esencial que se debe tomar antes de empezar actividades de mantenimiento es: ¿Puede
la tarea llevarse a cabo con seguridad con o sin la presencia de energía o es necesario desactivar la
energía antes de iniciar las actividades de mantenimiento?
Conceptos
Entre los conceptos que deben tenerse en cuenta en esta decisión tenemos:
• Siempre hay energía presente
• La energía no es necesariamente peligrosa
• El peligro está presente sólo cuando la energía se libera en cantidades que excedan las
tolerancias humanas
Antes del desarrollo de medidas específicas de control de la energía, todas las fuentes de energía
deben:
• Identificarse
• Analizarse de forma independiente
• Analizarse en combinación con cualquier otra fuente de energía presente
Aplicación de procedimientos de bloqueo y rotulado
Referencia interna
Mapa del proceso de bloqueo y rotulado, DC-010917-XX
Formulario de certificación anual de bloqueo y rotulado, DC-009638-XX
Identificar todas las fuentes de energía
• Conozca los tipos y magnitud de la energía asociada al equipo.
• Identifique todas las fuentes de energía que alimentan al equipo (incluida la energía potencial).
• Los Documentos de referencia que aparecen en la lista de la página anterior detallan los
requisitos de LOTO del equipo específico. Si hay cuestiones relativas a los procedimientos de
LOTO, comuníquese con el supervisor inmediato cuanto antes, pero nunca haga caso omiso a
las instrucciones escritas.
• Reúna los dispositivos de control adecuados.
• Aclare cualquier identificación dudosa de fuentes de energía antes de continuar.
• Compruebe la velocidad del viento. Si la velocidad del viento está por encima del lineamiento
presentado en Límites seguros de velocidad del viento, DC-136778-XX, para la aplicación de
bloqueo del rotor, NO continúe. Espere hasta que la velocidad del viento sea inferior al límite
para aplicar el bloqueo del rotor.
• Coloque manualmente la posición de inclinación de las palas en 91.5° con el software
TCUMon. Antes de extender el perno de bloqueo del rotor, asegúrese de que las palas estén
estacionadas en sus interruptores de límite.
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Nota: En velocidades del viento de menos de 5 m/s, se permite al técnico girar las palas según sea
necesario para lograr una lenta rotación del rotor y alinear el agujero de la placa receptora con el perno
de bloqueo del rotor. Esto se hace con un técnico controlando el colector del bloqueo del rotor (Figura)
y un técnico en el vientre de la góndola observando visualmente la alineación. Asegúrese de que el
rotor NO esté girando a más de 1/4 RPM y aplique el freno de mano girando la perilla del freno en
sentido antihorario hasta que haga clic. Una vez fijadas, las palas deben girarse a 91.5°.
Inspección del voltímetro
1. Verifique que el medidor y los cables sean de la categoría correcta (CAT1, 2, 3 ó 4) para el
sistema en el cual lo está utilizando.
2. Verifique que el medidor tenga un rótulo de calibración vigente.
3. Compruebe que el sello de inspección del medidor no se haya roto.
4. Inspeccione el medidor para determinar que no tenga daños.
Comprobación CALIENTE-FRÍO-CALIENTE
1. Con una fuente viva conocida, verifique la operación y visualización correctas del medidor.
2. Verifique el sistema donde se vaya a realizar trabajo para detectar la presencia de cualquier
voltaje.
3. Compruebe la función del medidor nuevamente en la misma fuente viva anterior ya conocida.
Notifique a los demás
Notifique a RMDC para hacerles saber qué operación se está realizando y el número de sitio y de serie
de la turbina, etc. El número de teléfono de RMDC es: +1 (319) 362 1178.
La comunicación entre la turbina de campo y el centro de RMDC es en vivo y continua.
Notifique al supervisor del emplazamiento de un LOTO y servicio pendientes.
Notifique verbalmente a todos los empleados afectados del cierre inminente.
Espere mediante confirmación verbal que todos los empleados afectados estén en condiciones de
seguridad antes de continuar.
Apague el equipo
Siga DC-128351-XX para detener e iniciar un WTG conectado a SCADA.
Use los procedimientos normales de parada para apagar el equipo.
Empuje el botón Detener, abra el interruptor de palanca, etc.
Aísle el equipo
Después de la parada, haga funcionar todos los dispositivos de aislamiento de la energía para que el
equipo esté desconectado de las fuentes de energía.
Gire la desconexión eléctrica a la posición de OFF (Apagado), abra el interruptor del circuito, cierre la
válvula, etc.
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Haga el LOTO del Equipo
Fije bloqueos y dispositivos en cada punto de aislamiento. Los hubmplos se ilustran en el Apéndice de
este documento.
Un rótulo de un solo uso debe acompañar a cada bloqueo.
Rotule el punto de funcionamiento si se encuentra a distancia de los puntos de aislamiento.
La información siguiente es obligatoria en el rótulo:
• Nombre de la persona que aplica el rótulo
• Fecha y hora de la aplicación
• Nombre del dispositivo rotulado
Libere la energía almacenada
Asegúrese de que toda la energía potencial o residual se libere o controle.
• bloquee las partes elevadas
• bloquee o libere los resortes
• libere la presión del sistema
• drene los líquidos
• ventile los gases
• permita que el sistema se enfríe
• descargue los capacitores
• detenga los volantes giratorios
Compruebe el aislamiento
Antes de iniciar cualquier actividad de servicio, compruebe la eficacia del LOTO.
Utilice el procedimiento normal de arranque o verifique de otra forma que hay un Estado de Energía
Cero.
Devuelva los controles a su posición de OFF (Apagado) después de la prueba.
Verifique siempre el aislamiento; la verificación es el paso más frecuentemente omitido durante las
evaluaciones.
Realice el servicio
Complete el trabajo de servicio requerido.
Evite hacer cualquier cosa que pudiera reactivar el equipo.
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Eliminación del LOTO para hacer pruebas del equipo
El LOTO se debe quitar para realizar pruebas.
Siga el procedimiento de liberación del LOTO.
Después de las pruebas, si se deben realizar actividades adicionales de servicio, siga el procedimiento
de LOTO para volver a aplicar el LOTO.
Liberación del LOTO
Todos los bloqueos, rótulos y dispositivos deben ser retirados por la misma persona que los aplicó.
Quite todas las herramientas del área del equipo.
Vuelva a colocar todas las guardas de las máquinas.
Informe verbalmente a todos los empleados que el LOTO se ha completado y asegúrese de recibir un
reconocimiento verbal de que se encuentran en una condición despejada o segura antes de soltar la
condición de LOTO.
Asegúrese de que la zona esté despejada antes de reiniciar.
Situaciones especiales
LOTO de grupo
Cada empleado aplica sus propios bloqueos y rótulos en cada punto de aislamiento.
Las cajas de seguridad son aceptables.
EHS debe dar su APROBACIÓN a cualquier procedimiento alternativo.
Cambios de turno
El empleado que llega fija bloqueos y rótulos antes de que el empleado que sale quite los suyos.
EHS debe dar su APROBACIÓN a cualquier procedimiento alternativo.
Procedimiento de eliminación del bloqueo cuando no esté presente el dueño de bloqueo
Deben intentarse las siguientes acciones en ausencia del propietario del bloqueo:
• Agotar todos los medios posibles para ponerse en contacto con el dueño del bloqueo
• Inspeccionar el sistema afectado
El sistema afectado debe ser aprobado por supervisión
• Solicitar permiso a supervisión del emplazamiento para quitar el bloqueo
• Documentar el retiro del bloqueo en DC-010481-XX, Informe de Investigación de Incidentes
de EHS de Clipper
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ANEXO
Glosario
Los siguientes términos tendrán las siguientes definiciones a efectos de este documento.
Arco eléctrico
La energía radiante y luz cegadora creadas por un arco eléctrico que pasa a través del aire entre
conductores.
Disipar energía
Hacer que la energía se esparza o reduzca a niveles tolerables por los seres humanos. Los
siguientes conceptos deben utilizarse para determinar las actividades de disipación:
Disipar el movimiento mecánico – el movimiento tiende a continuar debido a la inercia después de
que se elimina la alimentación; por tanto, el movimiento mecánico se disipará. Un hubmplo obvio
es que se debe permitir que el hub principal se detenga antes de insertar el bloqueo del rotor.
Disipar la energía potencial – la energía potencial puede manifestarse en la forma de gravedad,
resortes y presión.
• La gravedad nunca puede eliminarse o disiparse; sólo se puede controlar.
• Los resortes bajo tensión o compresión pueden liberarse o la energía almacenada puede
controlarse.
• La presión puede bloquearse, aislarse o disiparse. El término disipar presión implica reducir la
presión a un nivel que no pueda perjudicar a los seres humanos. Normalmente, este valor es la
presión atmosférica.
Disipar la energía eléctrica – se puede lograr conectando a tierra la porción no electrificada del
circuito después de haberlo aislado. La conexión a tierra de circuitos vivos puede ser catastrófica.
La disipación de la energía eléctrica incluye las acciones necesarias para evitar la acumulación de
potencial eléctrico.
Disipar los productos químicos – las reacciones químicas son exotérmicas o endotérmicas.
• Las reacciones exotérmicas elevan la temperatura, lo que puede ocasionar diversos efectos,
tales como incendios, explosiones, quemaduras, etc.
• Las reacciones endotérmicas bajan las temperaturas y causan la necesidad de un calor
adicional. Algunos elementos fabricados mediante reacciones endotérmicas se utilizan como
explosivos o tienen características explosivas a causa de su inestabilidad y la rápida liberación
de energía.
Se hace hincapié en los esfuerzos necesarios para evitar o controlar las reacciones químicas. El
término disipar productos químicos se aplica a las acciones necesarias para prevenir las
reacciones químicas que suban o bajen las temperaturas o causen efectos que los humanos no
pueden tolerar.
Disipar la energía térmica – la tolerancia humana a la temperatura es muy limitada. Los tejidos
humanos se dañan al exponerse a temperaturas superiores a los 45 grados C (113 grados F) o por
debajo de los 4 grados C (39,2 grados F). Puesto que la temperatura no puede aislarse o
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bloquearse, la única manera de controlar sus efectos sobre los seres humanos es mediante la
disipación o la protección de los empleados. El movimiento mecánico, la resistencia eléctrica, las
reacciones químicas y la radiación elevan la temperatura de los materiales, lo que, a su vez, puede
quemar o dañar el tejido humano. Por lo tanto, cuando las fuentes de energía que afectan la
temperatura se identifican en el equipo, los procesos o los sistemas, deben efectuarse controles de
la fuente de energía para permitir que la temperatura se disipe a un nivel tolerable.
Energía
El movimiento mecánico (la energía potencial debida a la gravedad, la presión o resortes), la
energía eléctrica o la energía térmica que son el resultado de altas o bajas temperaturas.
El concepto de energía, a efectos de este documento, es:
• Energía cinética – la energía que posee un cuerpo en virtud de su movimiento.
• Energía potencial – la energía que posee un cuerpo en virtud de su posición en un campo
gravitatorio.
• Energía eléctrica – la energía que es resultado de una fuente de energía eléctrica generada o
una fuente estática.
• Energía térmica – la energía que es resultado de un trabajo mecánico, radiación, reacción
química o resistencia eléctrica.
Inspección
Para comprobar o probar el WTG o los materiales relacionados con el WTG contra las normas
establecidas.
Energía aislada o bloqueada
La energía se considera aislada o bloqueada cuando su flujo no pueda ser reactivado por un
acontecimiento inesperado previsible. El término aislar significa separar de los demás. El término
bloqueo significa un obstáculo o una obstrucción para impedir el funcionamiento normal.
• Para controlar la energía gravitatoria, la energía debe bloquearse en el sentido de que se
instale un obstáculo o una obstrucción
• La energía eléctrica debe controlarse mediante su aislamiento en el sentido de separarla o
desconectarla.
Estos términos son similares en su significado, pero no pueden utilizarse como sinónimos en
todos los casos. A pesar de que puedan describir la misma función, la forma en que se lleva a
cabo la función es diferente.
Bloqueo
La colocación de un dispositivo de bloqueo en un dispositivo de aislamiento de la energía
(interruptor, compuerta, válvula de línea, interruptor de desconexión, etc.) para garantizar que el
dispositivo de aislamiento de la energía y el equipo que se está controlando no puedan funcionar
hasta que se quite el dispositivo de bloqueo. Un dispositivo de bloqueo utiliza un medio positivo,
como un candado (de llave o de combinación) para mantener un dispositivo de aislamiento de la
energía en una posición segura y evitar que se aplique energía a una máquina o equipo. El
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dispositivo de bloqueo debe ser lo suficientemente importante como para evitar que se quite sin un
uso excesivo de fuerza o técnicas poco usuales.
Mantenimiento y servicio
Las tareas necesarias para mantener una máquina, proceso o sistema en estado de reparación o
eficiencia. Mantenimiento y servicio incluye la inspección, servicio, reparación, solución de
problemas, configuración y otras actividades relacionadas con éstas.
Riesgo para el personal
Una condición que podría causar lesiones o la muerte. Esta condición debe ser reconocida por una
persona familiarizada con las circunstancias y hechos específicos de la industria eólica. Un peligro
para el personal se presenta cuando el entorno, las condiciones, los fenómenos naturales o las
características del equipo pueden liberar niveles de energía que superen la tolerancia fisiológica
humana al traumatismo, así como la tolerancia de los órganos internos al medio ambiente.
Personas, afectadas
El empleado que haya sido designado por su departamento para manejar equipo, maquinaria o
sistemas que puedan verse afectados durante las paradas para servicio o mantenimiento. Sólo las
personas autorizadas pueden realizar paradas usando procedimientos de bloqueo.
Personas, autorizadas
Un empleado que haya sido designado por su departamento para realizar actividades de
mantenimiento o servicio en una pieza de equipo, maquinaria o sistema y esté calificado para
hubcutar el trabajo mediante una capacitación adecuada en cuanto a los procedimientos de
bloqueo y rotulado para el equipo, maquinaria o sistema.
Personas, Otros
Empleado que esté o pueda estar en la zona donde se pudiera realizar un LOTO.
Puntos de control
El punto o puntos desde los que se controlan los dispositivos de bloqueo, aislamiento o disipación
de la energía.
Aseguramiento del punto de control
El aseguramiento es una acción separada y distinta del aislamiento o bloqueo de las fuentes de
energía. El uso de cerrojos, rótulos o informar a una persona calificada, o una combinación de
éstos, son métodos para el cumplimiento de estos criterios.
Los puntos de control se aseguran para evitar que personas no autorizadas reactiven el flujo de
energía.
Servicio
Las actividades necesarias para mantener un WTG en un estado de eficiencia.
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Puntos de control
El punto o puntos desde los que se controlan los dispositivos de bloqueo, aislamiento o disipación
de la energía.
Etiquetado
La colocación de un dispositivo de rotulado (un rótulo u otro dispositivo de advertencia prominente
con un medio de fijación) en un dispositivo de aislamiento de la energía para indicar que el
dispositivo de aislamiento de la energía y el equipo que se están controlando no deben accionarse
sino hasta que se retire el dispositivo de rotulado.
El dispositivo de bloqueo se utilizará a menos que el empleador pueda demostrar que la utilización
de un sistema de rotulado proporcionará protección plena a los trabajadores. El dispositivo de
rotulado deberá ser de un solo uso, instalado a mano, de bloqueo automático y que no se pueda
liberar con una resistencia mínima de desbloqueo de no menos de 25 kilos, y debe ser al menos
equivalente a un cinturón de plástico de nylon tolerante a todos los entornos.
WTG
Generador de Turbina de Aire
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Fuentes de energía
Reacción química
Se manifiesta mediante efectos exotérmicos o endotérmicos. No se aplica el enfoque de
encendido-apagado de la energía. Cualquier material que pudiera reaccionar químicamente debe
eliminarse, disiparse o controlarse. Se deben tomar medidas para eliminar el producto químico de
modo que no puedan ocurrir reacciones químicas, o controlar la sustancia química a fin de que la
energía liberada por la reacción química no pueda dañar a humanos.
Energía eléctrica
Se refiere a energía eléctrica generada o electricidad estática. En el caso de la electricidad
generada, la energía eléctrica puede encenderse o apagarse. La electricidad estática no puede
apagarse; sólo se puede disipar.
Movimiento mecánico
Puede ser una traslación lineal o de rotación, o puede producir un trabajo que, a su vez, produce
cambios en la temperatura. Este tipo de energía puede desactivarse o dejarse activado.
Energía potencial
Se puede deber a la presión, resortes o la gravedad. El mantenimiento se lleva a cabo siempre con
la gravedad activada. La energía potencial que se manifiesta como presión o en resortes se puede
disipar o controlar; no se puede apagar o encender.
Energía térmica
Se manifiesta por una temperatura alta o baja. Este tipo de energía es el resultado de un trabajo
mecánico, radiación, reacción química o resistencia eléctrica. No se puede desactivar o eliminar,
pero se puede disipar o controlar.
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Capacitación
Introducción
La capacitación de los empleados estará a cargo de un empleado autorizado [29 CFR
1910.147(c)(7)(I)]. Los trabajadores afectados deben ser instruidos en el objetivo y uso del
procedimiento de control de la energía y todos los demás empleados cuyas operaciones de trabajo
estén o puedan estar en un área donde puedan utilizarse procedimientos de control de la energía.
Cuando se utilizan rótulos, los empleados deben recibir instrucción sobre las limitaciones de estos
dispositivos.
Capacitación
Se proporcionará una nueva capacitación a todos los empleados autorizados y afectados cada vez que
haya un cambio en sus asignaciones de trabajo, un cambio en las máquinas, equipos o procesos que
presenten un nuevo riesgo, o cuando haya un cambio en los procedimientos de control de la energía.
Después del 2 de enero de 1990, siempre que se realiza el reemplazo o una modificación importante
de una máquina o equipo, y siempre que se instalan nuevas máquinas o equipos, se diseñarán
dispositivos de aislamiento de la energía para dichas máquinas o equipos para que acepten un
dispositivo de bloqueo. [29 CFR 1910.147 (c)(2)(iii)]
Inspecciones y capacitación adicional
Inspecciones
Todo procedimiento de control de la energía debe inspeccionarse al menos una vez al año con el fin
de garantizar que se estén cumpliendo los requisitos de la norma de bloqueo y rotulado. Las
inspecciones serán realizadas por un empleado autorizado, que no sea el empleado que normalmente
utiliza la maquinaria o el equipo, o realiza el procedimiento de bloqueo y rotulado. Después de cada
inspección, el empleador debe certificar que la inspección se ha completado.
Todos los empleados que trabajan en un área que requiere procedimientos de bloqueo y rotulado
deben estar capacitados. La capacitación debe incluir:
El reconocimiento de los dispositivos de bloqueo y rotulado, y la importancia de no perturbarlos o
quitarlos a menos que se cuente con autorización
La aplicación, uso y eliminación seguros de los controles de energía
Las limitaciones de los rótulos en un procedimiento de bloqueo y rotulado
La capacitación debe darse siempre que haya un cambio en la asignación de trabajo, un cambio en la
maquinaria o equipo, un cambio de procedimiento de control de energía, o un cambio en un proceso
que presenta un nuevo riesgo. Debe realizarse una nueva capacitación cada vez que el empleador
considere que el conocimiento de los empleados sobre los procedimientos de control de energía sean
insuficientes y como parte de la inspección anual.
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Personal externo
Cuando hay en el emplazamiento personal externo, como el de los contratistas, y está implicado en
actividades que requieren el cumplimiento de la norma de bloqueo y rotulado, el empleador del
emplazamiento y el externo deben informarse entre sí de sus procedimientos de bloqueo y rotulado. Es
responsabilidad del empleador del emplazamiento asegurarse de que se cree un procedimiento
acordado para todo el emplazamiento que se ajuste a los estándares de ambas compañías y que sus
empleados comprendan y cumplan los métodos de estos procedimientos modificados de bloqueo y
rotulado.
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Dispositivos de LOTO
Etiqueta de
bloqueo – de
un solo uso
Bloqueos de
LOTO
Los cinchos son aceptables para el rotulado cuando no se puedan utilizar
candados.
Pasador de
bloqueo
Se unirá a los bloqueos de LOTO en el caso de LOTOS de personal múltiple
cuando sea necesario.
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Recepción y acuse de recibo
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Lea la siguiente declaración y firme abajo para indicar la recepción y acuse de recibo de Clipper
Windpower, Inc. LOTO: Procedimientos generales de bloqueo y rotulado, y aceptación de la siguiente
declaración como condiciones del empleo.
La firma que aparece abajo confirma que el firmante ha leído y entendido estas políticas de seguridad
y que se han expresado cualesquiera preocupaciones existentes, ya sea ante el departamento de
EHS, el supervisor inmediato, el gerente o el Departamento de Recursos Humanos. También se
entiende que el incumplimiento de las políticas mencionadas en este documento puede dar como
resultado medidas disciplinarias que pueden incluir el despido del empleo.
Su firma indica que usted entiende esta política y acepta su contenido.
Nombre del empleado en letra de molde Posición
Firma del empleado Fecha
La copia original firmada de este acuerdo se entregará a Recursos Humanos para su inclusión en el
expediente personal del empleado.
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Lock-Out/Tag-Out Annual Certification Form
Site Inspected:
Date:
Is this an equipment/machine-specific LOTO procedure or general LOTO procedure?
SPECIFIC GENERAL
Specific Equipment/ Machine
Name (Serial #):
Location (Site & WTG #):
ANNUAL INSPECTION ITEMS Acceptable?
Yes No NA
Has initial lock-out/tag-out training been documented for the affected & authorized
employees at this site? (Check w/ Training Coordinator & attach training records.)
Has initial lock-out/tag-out training on the equipment /machine-specific LOTO procedure
been documented by the department? (Department must show records with names &
dates of attendance.)
Has there been a change in job assignments, machines, equipment or processes that
present a new hazard, or has there been a change in the LOTO procedure?
If YES to #3, has there been re-training of employees to make them aware of the
change?
Does the authorized/affected employee know his/her responsibilities under the Lock-Out
program? (Required to be asked of each authorized & affected employee by the
inspector.)
• To report to his/her supervisor any unsafe conditions concerning the control of hazardous
energy sources.
• To follow safe work procedures while performing work on or near equipment with
hazardous energy sources.
• To ask his/her supervisor for assistance or clarification of work procedures as necessary.
• To accurately label and prominently attach lock-out/tag-out devices when required.
• To utilize his/her own padlock and key when applying and removing lock-out devices.
• To remove ONLY his/her OWN lock-out/tag-out devices at the completion of the task.
Does the authorized employee know his/her responsibilities under the Tag-Out program
and the limitations of tags?
• Locks and tags are required wherever equipment/ machines are “capable of being locked
out.”
• Tags must provide equivalent protection to that obtained by using a lock-out program.
• Tags are warning devices affixed to energy isolation devices and do NOT provide the
physical restraint on those devices provided by a lock.
• Tag must NOT be removed except by the authorized employee responsible for it and never
bypassed, ignored or otherwise defeated. This includes contractor’s danger tags.
• Tags must be legible and understandable by all employees in order to be effective.
• Tags must be made of durable materials , AND
• Securely attached to energy isolating devices at the same location a lock-out device would
have been attached.
• Tags provide a false sense of security, and their meaning needs to be understood as part of
the LOTO program.
Does the authorized employee have his/her own lock? (Each employee must have
his/her own lock-out device in a group lock-out.)
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ANNUAL INSPECTION ITEMS Acceptable?
Yes No NA
Are the tags being used durable, legible, understandable to all affected & authorized
employees, and securely attached? (Are non-English speaking employees present in the
workplace?)
Were lock-out/tag-out procedures performed correctly? (Following written policy in the
Safety Manual or Equipment/ Machine Specific procedure.)
Were lock-out/tag-out removal procedures performed correctly? (Following the written
policy in the Safety Manual or Equipment/ Machine Specific procedure.)
Were affected employees notified (before and after)? What is the method of notification
of affected employees for application and removal of lock-out/tag-out devices?
_______________
If this is a periodic inspection of a GENERAL LOTO procedure, Are there any machines/
pieces of equipment for which this site is responsible that require a SPECIFIC LOTO
procedure? (See rules for excepting a machine/ piece of equipment from having a
specific LOTO procedure.)
If this is a periodic inspection of a SPECIFIC LOTO procedure, Does this piece of
equipment have its own written lock-out/tag-out procedure? (Attach copy.)
Does the written procedure have procedural steps from shutting down, isolating,
blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy?
Does the written procedure include procedural steps for the placement, removal, and
transfer of lock-out devices or tag-out devices and the responsibility for them?
Does the written procedure include specific requirements for testing a machine or
equipment to determine and verify the effectiveness of lock-out devices, tag-out
devices, and other energy control measures?
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Deviations or inadequacies observed:
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Identify Energy
Sources TEAM
Notification
TEAM,
MNG
Shutdown
Equipment TEAM
Isolate Equipment
TEAM
START
LOTO Equipment
TEAM
Release Stored
Energy TEAM
Equipment
Isolated?
Yes
No
Notification
EHS
Perform Servicing
TEAM
SSM: Site Safety Manager
EHS: Clipper Environmental Hazard and
Safety Manager
MNG: Management
TEAM: Site team members, including: LOTO
Trained contractors and Clipper Fleet
Services
Release from
LOTO TEAM
END
Yes
LOTO
Requirement
s Available
No Notification
EHS
Unit Specific
LOTO Procedure
Restart Equipment
TEAM
Notification
TEAM,
MNG
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Change Summary
Formatted in new template.
Added first two sentences to Reimbursement statement page two.
Changed Heavy Weight Long Underwear Requirement and Description in table on page four.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Personnel working in or on a Clipper turbine, project or facility shall follow all applicable Clipper and
Project Owner Environmental Health and Safety policies. In addition, all personnel shall have received
documented training from a competent person pertaining to their planned activities prior to beginning
any work or accessing any equipment on a Clipper site or at a Clipper facility.
Adhere to all Clipper Environmental Health and Safety policies, including the use of
personal protective equipment during the performance of procedures outlined in
this document and whenever applicable.
RECOGNIZE SAFETY SYMBOLS, WORDS AND LABELS
DANGER—Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or death if policies and
procedures are not strictly adhered to.
WARNING—Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death.
CAUTION—Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal injury or product or
property damage.
THIS DOCUMENT, OR AN EMBODIMENT OF IT IN ANY MEDIA, DISCLOSES INFORMATION WHICH IS PROPRIETARY, IS THE
PROPERTY OF CLIPPER WINDPOWER, INC. & ITS SUBSIDIARIES, IS AN UNPUBLISHED WORK PROTECTED UNDER APPLICABLE
COPYRIGHT LAWS, AND IS DELIVERED ON THE EXPRESS CONDITION THAT IT IS NOT TO BE USED, DISCLOSED (INCLUDING
REPRODUCTION AS A DERIVATIVE WORK), OR USED FOR MANUFACTURE FOR ANYONE OTHER THAN CLIPPER WINDPOWER
INC. & ITS SUBSIDIARIES WITHOUT ITS WRITTEN CONSENT, AND THAT NO RIGHT IS GRANTED TO DISCLOSE OR SO USE ANY
INFORMATION CONTAINED THEREIN. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ANY ACT IN VIOLATION OF PRIOR AGREEMENT OR APPLICABLE
LAW MAY RESULT IN CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION....................................................................................................1
GENERAL PROVISIONS .........................................................................................................................2
Purpose and Scope.........................................................................................................................2
Reimbursement ...............................................................................................................................2
Replacement ...................................................................................................................................2
Reference Documents.....................................................................................................................2
Cold Weather Definitions and Exposure Limits.........................................................................................3
Definition of Cold Weather ..............................................................................................................3
Exposure Limits...............................................................................................................................3
TLVs Work/Warm-up Schedule for Outside Workers based on a Four-Hour Shift* ........................4
Cold Weather Gear...................................................................................................................................5
Gear Recommendations .................................................................................................................5
Receipt and Acknowledgement ................................................................................................................6
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Purpose and Scope
This document is designed to outline the clothing and general personal equipment recommended for
use in cold weather environments while conducting any activity that will expose an employee of Clipper
to extremely low temperatures.
All gear items listed in this document meet the requirements for Clipper Windpower cold weather gear
and specific brands and descriptions are provided as recommended examples of the requirement.
All items listed may be complimented with additional equipment in so far as it delivers adequate cold
weather protection and does not impede an employee’s ability to perform work in a safe and effective
manner.
Reimbursement
Clipper supplied cold weather gear is available for ordering through the site supervisor. If delays or long
lead times are expected for this order the site supervisor must pre-authorize the out of pocket
purchase. Reimbursement for the purchase of gear will only be allocated upon receipt, and will be
limited to items purchased in conjunction with the purpose of this document. The total cost of gear is
not to exceed $500.
Replacement
Items shall be replaced periodically as needed pending manager’s approval.
Reference Documents
DC-020172-XX EHS Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Guideline
DC-109164-XX Environmental Health and Safety Arc Flash Program
Recommended EHS Cold Weather Gear
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Cold Weather Definitions and Exposure Limits
Definition of Cold Weather
Per the United States Army:
• Type I Extreme Cold Weather Boots are designed to be worn in wet or dry conditions down
to -20°F (-29°C).
• Type II Extreme Cold Weather Boots are suitable for dry conditions only down to
-60°F (-51°C).
While cold weather gear may be used at the discretion of each employee, it is required to have these
(or comparable) items available for use in any environment where freezing conditions may exist that are
below 32°F (0°C).
Exposure Limits
What are exposure limits for working in the cold?
The ACGIH (American Conference of Government Industrial Hygienists) has adopted the guidelines
developed by the Saskatchewan Labour for working outdoors in cold weather conditions. These
guidelines recommend protective clothing and limits on exposure time. The recommended exposure
times are based on the wind chill factor, a scale based on air temperature and wind speed. The work-
break schedule applies to any four-hour period with moderate or heavy activity. The warm-up break
periods are of 10 minute duration in a warm location. The schedule assumes that "normal breaks" are
taken once every two hours. At the end of a 4-hour period, an extended break (e.g. lunch break) in a
warm location is recommended. More information is available in the ACGIH publications "2000 TLVs
and BEIs" and "Documentation of TLVs and BEIs" and on the Saskatchewan Labour web page "Cold
Conditions Guidelines for Outside Workers".
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TLVs Work/Warm-up Schedule for Outside Workers based on a Four-Hour Shift*
Air Temperature -
Sunny Sky
No Noticeable
Wind
5 mph Wind 10 mph Wind 15 mph Wind 20 mph Wind
°C
(approx)
°F
(approx)
Max.
work
Period
No. of
Breaks**
Max.
Work
Period
No. of
Breaks
Max.
Work
Period
No. of
Breaks
Max.
Work
Period
No. of
Breaks
Max.
Work
Period
No. of
Breaks
-26° to -
28°
-15° to -
19°
(Norm breaks) 1 (Norm breaks)
1
75
min.
2 55
min.
3 40
min.
4
-29°to -
31°
-20°to -
24°
(Norm breaks) 1 75
min.
2 55
min.
3 40
min.
4 30
min.
5
-32° to -
34°
-25°to -
29°
75
min.
2 55
min.
3 40
min.
4 30
min.
5 Non-emergency
work should
cease
-35° to -
37°
-30° to -
34°
55
min.
3 40
min.
4 30
min.
5 Non-emergency
work should
cease
-38° to -
39°
-35° to -
39°
40
min.
4 30
min.
5 Non-emergency
work should
cease
-40° to -
42°
-40°to -
44°
30
min.
5 Non-emergency
work should
cease
-43° &
below
-45° &
below
Non-emergency
work should
cease
*2000 TLVs and BEIs - Threshold Limit Values for Chemical Substances and Physical Agents and Biological
Exposure Indices. Cincinnati: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH), 2000 - page
176. Adopted from Saskatchewan Labour "Cold Conditions Guidelines for Outside Workers".
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Cold Weather Gear
Gear Recommendations
Product Description Requirement Model
Additional Recommendations and
Description
Coat Carhartt® Arctic coat with
100% cotton duck fabric for
flash protection
Tall version for ultimate wind
protection recommended
Bib Overalls Carhartt Artic insulated bib
overalls with 100% cotton
duck fabric for flash
protection
Heavy Weight Long
Underwear
NFPA 70E requires that
undergarments are made of
all natural materials –
cotton, silk and wool
Layer silk first for moisture wicking,
then any combination of natural fiber
long underwear layered over the silk
Heavy Duty Hooded
Sweat Shirt
Carhartt zipper front Cotton based material is best for this
layer to assist in flash protection
Polar Cap Pack Boot Cabelas® polar cap pack
boot for extreme cold with
extra liner
These recommended boots are rated
to -100°F (-73°C) and allow for a large
range of movement;
In areas where this extreme
temperature is experienced, the EHS
Coordinator will identify the need for
these boots in place of a steel toe
requirement with restriction on
hazardous activity best suited to the
equipment
Gloves Cabelas Gore-Tex®
pinnacle
gloves
Glove liner Cabelas Polartec®
power
stretch liner gloves
Balaclava Cabelas Polartec balaclava Also known as a balaclava helmet, or
ski mask
Socks Moisture wicking liner sock
under a heavier wool or
synthetic sock
These items will be provided by
employees
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Clipper Windpower, Inc. EHS Cold Weather PPE and Gear Requirements
Please read the following statement and sign below to indicate your receipt and acknowledgment of the
Clipper Windpower, Inc. EHS Cold Weather PPE and Gear Requirements, and your acceptance of the
following statement as conditions of your employment.
The signature below confirms the undersigned has read and understands these safety policies and that
any concerns have been raised with either the EHS department, immediate supervisor, manager or the
Human Resources department. It is also understood that failure to comply with the policies referenced
in this document may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.
Your signature indicates your understanding of this policy and your consent to its contents.
Employee's Printed Name Position
Employee’s Signature Date
The signed original copy of this agreement must be given to Human Resources for inclusion in your
personnel file.
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EHS Policies for Working
Around Ice
Clipper 2.5 Series Wind Turbine
DC-021187-01 Rev B
Clipper Windpower Inc.
EHS Policies for Working Around Ice
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Revisions, Copyright, and Control Information
Revisions
Revision # Subject Matter Expert(s) Date Technical Writer Change Summary
A Neal Hargrove /
Mike Messier
3/9/07 Nathan Nelson Initial Release
B Neal Hargrove / Mike
Messier
10/9/07 Mike Duckworth Revision
Copyright Copyright © 2007 by Clipper Windpower, Inc. All Rights reserved by Clipper
Windpower, Inc. (2004). Printed in the United States of America. Except as
permitted under the United States Copyright Act of 1976, no part of this
publication may be reproduced of distributed in any form or by any means or
stored in a database or retrieval system, without the prior written permission
of the publisher.
Clipper Windpower Inc.
6305 Carpinteria Ave. Suite 300
Carpinteria, CA 93013
United States of America
Revision
Procedure
The Change Control Board (CCB), consisting of department heads and
subject matter experts, is required to approve all document revisions before
release as an official production technique or company policy as per
procedure DC-000102-xx.
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Table of Contents
Revisions, Copyright, and Control Information ...............................................................2
Revisions...............................................................................................................2
Copyright ...............................................................................................................2
Revision Procedure ...............................................................................................2
Table of Contents ...........................................................................................................3
Site Safety ......................................................................................................................4
Scope ....................................................................................................................4
Applicable Conditions............................................................................................4
Working around Ice covered objects .....................................................................5
Entering the Turbine..............................................................................................5
Working in the Turbine ..........................................................................................5
General Rules for Turbine Work in Ice Conditions ................................................6
Receipt and Acknowledgement.......................................................................................7
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Site Safety
Scope This document is intended to illustrate special provisions necessary when
working on an active turbine work site where Ice is present. At no time
should this document precede the requirements for personal protective
equipment or the Injury and Illness Prevention Program.
Applicable
Conditions
The presence of ice in the workplace always requires caution and awareness
of employee surroundings. This document is written to address conditions of
accumulating ice that may adversely affect the safety of working in or around
the turbine. Accumulations of Ice on the tower, turbine nacelle, hub, blades,
and any overhead items on the work site can lead to falling ice and a
crushing hazard. FALLING ICE IS DEADLY.
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Site Safety, Continued
Vehicles
around Ice
Park vehicles away from roofs that could shed ice and snow.
Park vehicles at least 300 feet away from towers that could shed ice.
When working around cranes that could shed ice, park vehicles as far away
as the height of the crane.
During a blade icing event, check with RMDC and Site Supervisor before
driving out to the towers. Before driving near wind towers use binoculars to
check blades for ice. If ice exists on the blades do not drive by the towers,
until blade ice dissipates.
Working
around Ice
covered
objects
To minimize exposure, Clipper employees or contractors are “Not Allowed” to
work around cranes or the objects being lifted when there is any type of ice
that could shed and fall to the ground in damaging amounts on the cranes or
objects being lifted.
No Clipper employee or contractor shall enter into an ice hazard area without
gaining the approval form site supervision or the EHS coordinator prior to
doing so.
Clipper employees, contractors and vehicles shall keep away from ice
covered objects by maintaining a minimum distance away from the object as
it is tall. For example, a crane boom that stands 50 feet in the air will require
personnel and vehicles to stay at least 50 feet away from the boom
whenever the possibility of damaging amounts of ice falling to the ground
exist .
Entering the
Turbine
Entering the turbine can be hazardous when ever damaging amounts of ice
are present. If available, environmentally friendly ice melt or other
appropriate means should be used to remove ice on the entry stairs stair
prior to entering the turbine. Working conditions must be evaluated by the
site Supervisor or Safety Coordinator if handrails or other safety measures
are of concern or not yet available.
Working in the
Turbine
Working in the turbine where ice accumulations exist should only be
attempted after consultation with the site Supervisor or Safety Coordinator.
The site Supervisor or Safety Coordinator shall determine adequate
measures for ice removal and safe wind speeds in adverse conditions.
Under no circumstances shall personnel enter into a wind turbine tower that
has damaging amounts of ice accumulated within the tower. Special
inspections must be done during installation activities to verify ice build up
has not occurred while tower sections were stored on the ground in a
horizontal position.
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Site Safety, Continued
General Rules
for Turbine
Work in Ice
Conditions
1. If possible, determine accumulation amount of ice through visual
inspections (eyes, binoculars, etc…)
2. Observe where ice is accumulated and relay this information to
others.
3. Permission must be given by the site Supervisor or Safety
Coordinator prior to entering an area with damaging amounts of ice
buildup present.
4. If turbines are “shedding ice” all personnel are instructed to stay at
the Operations and Maintenance building or other secure area until
visual confirmation can be made that there is no shedding of ice
being observed.
5. Determine direction of wind.
6. Park vehicles 300’ for more upwind from the turbine.
7. Remotely rotate nacelle away from tower door if rotor is above door.
8. Access the turbine with the vehicle to load or unload trucks at this
time.
9. After unloading move and park vehicle 300’ or more from the turbine
(up wind if possible).
10. Continue work tasks on turbine.
11. Never climb ice covered ladders under any circumstance
12. Never access the top of the nacelle where ice buildup creates a slip
hazard.
13. Upon completion of work repeat steps 7 & 8 listed above and
promptly leave the work location.
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Please read the following statement and sign below to indicate your receipt
and acknowledgment of the Clipper Windpower, Inc. EHS Policies for
Working Around Ice, and your acceptance of the following statement as
conditions of your employment.
“The signature below confirms the undersigned has read and understands these
safety policies and that any concerns have been raised with either the EHS
department, immediate supervisor, manager or the Human Resources
department. It is also understood that failure to comply with the policies
referenced in this document may result in disciplinary action up to and including
termination of employment.“
Your signature indicates your understanding of this policy and your consent to its contents.
Employee's Printed Name Position
Employee’s Signature Date
The signed original copy of this agreement must be given to Human Resources for inclusion in
your personnel file.
Clipper Windpower, Inc.
Pre-Work Ice Checklist
Use this Checklist when icing conditions are suspected
Site Location: Date:
Turbine No(s): Time: AM/PM
Technician Names:
Yes No
1 Has freezing rain occurred in the last 24 hours?
2 Has the temperature hovered at or around freezing during precipitation?
3 Is ice or compacted snow visible on any part of the turbine? *Inspect from a distance via binoculars
4 Has any ice or compacted snow fallen off the turbine in the last 24 hours?
5 Is there ice or compacted snow formations present anywhere in the vicinity of the turbine?
6 Is the temperature above 32°F / 0°C after icing conditions were present?
7 Is the current temperature between -2 and +2 degrees Celsius? (28.4 and 35.6 F)
If you answered NO to all of the above questions:
1. Proceed with work as usual.
If you answered YES to any of the above questions, do not approach the turbine unless all of the following steps
have been completed:
1. Entering a turbine area during icing/melting conditions:
a) Stop a minimum of 1000 feet of any turbine. There may be a need to temporarily shut down an
entire string of turbines to approach the turbine in question for observation.
b) Observe with Binoculars – looking for signs of ice on the ground, inconsistencies on the blade,
ice hanging off the Nacelle & radiator area. (If ice has developed on the vehicle antenna, that is
a good indicator of potential ice on the tower/blades)
c) If ice is noticed, inform you Supervisor and Safety Department of the unsafe condition & do not
work directly under the icy conditions.
d) If possible – have the turbine Yawed remotely so that the greatest hazard above (typically ice
on the blades) is on the opposite side of the tower from the entrance door.
e) If the turbine was running and has been shut down, wait 5 minutes after the machine has been
shut down or once yawing has completed. Observe again with the binoculars from a safe
distance. (look for ice/snow which has become loose (falling) due to the Nacelle’s movement)
f) If no ice was observed, proceed to a distance of 300 feet away and repeat the ice observation
process. If no ice is observed, work may proceed as usual. It should be noted that ice on top
of the nacelle or along the tower sections may be very difficult to see. Use of a spotter is
encouraged when working near towers during icing conditions even if ice has not been seen.
Additional precautions may also be implemented at the work group’s discretion.
g) If ice is observed no work may be completed outside of the turbine within 300 feet of any
of the overhead turbine components (nacelle, hub or blades). One option available to
work group is to clear ice off of the structure if minor amounts are observed and the ice
can be removed without climbing on top of any ice on top of the nacelle.
h) If ice was observed, but is not thawing or being shed, personnel may be driven to the
tower ladder and enter directly into the turbine. If the contractor does not believe it is safe
to park near the turbine, Stop Work Authority should be utilized by the contractor and work
should not proceed at this location.
Clipper Windpower, Inc.
Pre-Work Ice Checklist
i) Stay clear of the blades & be aware of potential wind drift (if the door is down wind of the
blades).
j) Once the door has been opened and the “all clear” sign given by the initial entrant, the second
(and any others) may also enter the turbine cautiously. While Unloading tools/equipment, all
participants must be conscious of potential hazards above, and enter the turbine as quickly as
possible.
k) Prior to exiting the turbine, personnel must verify that changes in ice conditions have not
changed. This may occur by calling for remote observation or by checking from the top of the
turbine without stepping onto the roof of the nacelle. If the turbine has started shedding ice,
personnel must remain in the tower until the shedding activity has stopped.
** Do not work within 1000 feet of an operating turbine that has ice formation on it.
** No entry onto the roof of the nacelle is allowed if ice build up is formed on top of the nacelle.
***If the blades still have any ice attached, DO NOT GO ON THE NACELLE ROOF TO FURTHER
DE-ICE!!! (wind may unexpectedly shift & blow ice onto the roof off the blade)**
2. Complete the “Work Stopped Due to Unsafe Conditions” section below and notify your supervisor
and the site safety team.
If any of these steps cannot be completed remotely, do not perform any work in the immediate area until
the conditions & safe options have been properly evaluated, addressed and re-inspected.
Clipper Windpower, Inc.
Pre-Work Ice Checklist
Work Stopped Due to Unsafe Condition:
Once work has been stopped for icy conditions, safety must be notified and steps taken to mitigate risks
must be documented. If the Site Supervisor (or Assistant Site Supervisor) is not available onsite, a verbal
notification must occur at a minimum to discuss the path forward & how the risks will be minimized prior to
performing the work. If safe work conditions have been achieved:
1. Document what steps were taken to achieve a minimum risk state
Steps Taken to minimize risks:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
2. Obtain supervisor’s (or supervisor’s designee) approval on “Clearance for Work” section of this form.
Approval received from
(Print):
Signature:
Approval received by (Print): Signature:
Date:
Time
(AM / PM):
3. Notify site safety (noting date and time below).
Safety Rep Notified by
(Name):
Date / Time
(AM / PM):
Safety Rep Notified by
(Name):
Date / Time
(AM / PM):
4. Turn in this checklist at the WindConnect Safety Trailer.
Clipper Windpower, Inc.
Pre-Work Ice Checklist
Use this Checklist when icing conditions are suspected
Site Location: Date:
Turbine No(s): Time: AM/PM
Technician Names:
Yes No
1 Has freezing rain occurred in the last 24 hours?
2 Has the temperature hovered at or around freezing during precipitation?
3 Is ice or compacted snow visible on any part of the turbine? *Inspect from a distance via binoculars
4 Has any ice or compacted snow fallen off the turbine in the last 24 hours?
5 Is there ice or compacted snow formations present anywhere in the vicinity of the turbine?
6 Is the temperature above 32°F / 0°C after icing conditions were present?
7 Is the current temperature between -2 and +2 degrees Celsius? (28.4 and 35.6 F)
If you answered NO to all of the above questions:
1. Proceed with work as usual.
If you answered YES to any of the above questions, do not approach the turbine unless all of the following steps
have been completed:
1. Entering a turbine area during icing/melting conditions:
a) Stop a minimum of 1000 feet of any turbine. There may be a need to temporarily shut down an
entire string of turbines to approach the turbine in question for observation.
b) Observe with Binoculars – looking for signs of ice on the ground, inconsistencies on the blade,
ice hanging off the Nacelle & radiator area. (If ice has developed on the vehicle antenna, that is
a good indicator of potential ice on the tower/blades)
c) If ice is noticed, inform you Supervisor and Safety Department of the unsafe condition & do not
work directly under the icy conditions.
d) If possible – have the turbine Yawed remotely so that the greatest hazard above (typically ice
on the blades) is on the opposite side of the tower from the entrance door.
e) If the turbine was running and has been shut down, wait 5 minutes after the machine has been
shut down or once yawing has completed. Observe again with the binoculars from a safe
distance. (look for ice/snow which has become loose (falling) due to the Nacelle’s movement)
f) If no ice was observed, proceed to a distance of 300 feet away and repeat the ice observation
process. If no ice is observed, work may proceed as usual. It should be noted that ice on top
of the nacelle or along the tower sections may be very difficult to see. Use of a spotter is
encouraged when working near towers during icing conditions even if ice has not been seen.
Additional precautions may also be implemented at the work group’s discretion.
g) If ice is observed no work may be completed outside of the turbine within 300 feet of any
of the overhead turbine components (nacelle, hub or blades). One option available to
work group is to clear ice off of the structure if minor amounts are observed and the ice
can be removed without climbing on top of any ice on top of the nacelle.
h) If ice was observed, but is not thawing or being shed, personnel may be driven to the
tower ladder and enter directly into the turbine. If the contractor does not believe it is safe
to park near the turbine, Stop Work Authority should be utilized by the contractor and work
should not proceed at this location.
Clipper Windpower, Inc.
Pre-Work Ice Checklist
i) Stay clear of the blades & be aware of potential wind drift (if the door is down wind of the
blades).
j) Once the door has been opened and the “all clear” sign given by the initial entrant, the second
(and any others) may also enter the turbine cautiously. While Unloading tools/equipment, all
participants must be conscious of potential hazards above, and enter the turbine as quickly as
possible.
k) Prior to exiting the turbine, personnel must verify that changes in ice conditions have not
changed. This may occur by calling for remote observation or by checking from the top of the
turbine without stepping onto the roof of the nacelle. If the turbine has started shedding ice,
personnel must remain in the tower until the shedding activity has stopped.
** Do not work within 1000 feet of an operating turbine that has ice formation on it.
** No entry onto the roof of the nacelle is allowed if ice build up is formed on top of the nacelle.
***If the blades still have any ice attached, DO NOT GO ON THE NACELLE ROOF TO FURTHER
DE-ICE!!! (wind may unexpectedly shift & blow ice onto the roof off the blade)**
2. Complete the “Work Stopped Due to Unsafe Conditions” section below and notify your supervisor
and the site safety team.
If any of these steps cannot be completed remotely, do not perform any work in the immediate area until
the conditions & safe options have been properly evaluated, addressed and re-inspected.
Clipper Windpower, Inc.
Pre-Work Ice Checklist
Work Stopped Due to Unsafe Condition:
Once work has been stopped for icy conditions, safety must be notified and steps taken to mitigate risks
must be documented. If the Site Supervisor (or Assistant Site Supervisor) is not available onsite, a verbal
notification must occur at a minimum to discuss the path forward & how the risks will be minimized prior to
performing the work. If safe work conditions have been achieved:
1. Document what steps were taken to achieve a minimum risk state
Steps Taken to minimize risks:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
2. Obtain supervisor’s (or supervisor’s designee) approval on “Clearance for Work” section of this form.
Approval received from
(Print):
Signature:
Approval received by (Print): Signature:
Date:
Time
(AM / PM):
3. Notify site safety (noting date and time below).
Safety Rep Notified by
(Name):
Date / Time
(AM / PM):
Safety Rep Notified by
(Name):
Date / Time
(AM / PM):
4. Turn in this checklist at the WindConnect Safety Trailer.
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(PPE) Guidelines
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Rev F
Change Summary
Updates to standards and PPE items.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Personnel working in or on a Clipper turbine, project or facility shall follow all applicable Clipper and
Project Owner Environmental Health and Safety policies. In addition, all personnel shall have received
documented training from a competent person pertaining to their planned activities prior to beginning
any work or accessing any equipment on a Clipper site or at a Clipper facility.
Adhere to all Clipper Environmental Health and Safety policies, including the use of
personal protective equipment during the performance of procedures outlined in
this document and whenever applicable.
RECOGNIZE SAFETY SYMBOLS, WORDS AND LABELS
DANGER—Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or death if policies and
procedures are not strictly adhered to.
WARNING—Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death.
CAUTION—Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal injury or product or
property damage.
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COPYRIGHT LAWS, AND IS DELIVERED ON THE EXPRESS CONDITION THAT IT IS NOT TO BE USED, DISCLOSED (INCLUDING
REPRODUCTION AS A DERIVATIVE WORK), OR USED FOR MANUFACTURE FOR ANYONE OTHER THAN CLIPPER WINDPOWER
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION....................................................................................................1
GENERAL PROVISIONS .........................................................................................................................3
Introduction and References ...........................................................................................................3
Requirements Prior to Working .......................................................................................................3
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) .....................................................................................3
Face and Body Protection from Arc Flash.......................................................................................3
External Step-Up Pad Mount Transformer ......................................................................................4
Fall Protection .................................................................................................................................4
Eye Protection .................................................................................................................................5
Head Protection...............................................................................................................................5
Hearing Protection...........................................................................................................................5
Hand Protection...............................................................................................................................5
Foot Protection ................................................................................................................................6
RECEIPT AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ..................................................................................................7
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GENERAL PROVISIONS
Introduction and References
This guide is for all personnel working at Clipper Windpower facilities and job sites and must be
incorporated into Job Safety Analyses (JSAs).
Personnel must use PPE that meets OSHA 29CFR 1910 Subpart I and current ANSI standards, which
have been approved by Clipper Windpower EHS Department along with the Arc Flash Study included
herein.
Requirements Prior to Working
All persons must complete Clipper Windpower Environmental Health and Safety Training prior to
starting work.
• Prior to beginning work, all persons working at Clipper Windpower facilities or job sites must
receive training on all equipment and job tasks and demonstrate full understanding of the
requirements contained within this policy.
• If at any time these requirements cannot be followed, work must stop until modifications are
made for personnel to fully understand the practice of using adequate PPE mandated for the
condition in which they are working.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
Face and Body Protection from Arc Flash
Some personnel are trained to work around energized enclosures, this includes: commissioning,
operation, maintenance, warranty, and engineering personnel. The Arc Flash Study (Figure) lists PPE
class and corresponding clothing for energized enclosures (DJB/PDP/TCU). The hub enclosures
(PCU/EPU) are not listed, however, hub arc flash PPE falls in line with TCU 240V BUS listing below.
The study also lists other important information. Face shields are also required for PPE Class 3 (PDP).
The following items should be attained through procurement:
• Clipper uniform FR rated 8.7 cal
• Gloves (Lineman’s, Class 0, sizes 9, 10, & 11)
• Leather protector for gloves (sizes 9, 10, & 11)
• Canvas storage bag for gloves
• Clip-on face shield
• Level 3- HRC hood, 36 cal
• Fan for level 3 – HRC hood
• 40 cal kits (as required)
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External Step-Up Pad Mount Transformer
NOTE: This is normally within the customer’s scope. Under no circumstances shall Clipper
personnel enter an energized, external step-up pad mount transformer.
Fall Protection
Only fall protection meeting OSHA 29CFR 1910.66 fall protection standards shall be used. Fall
protection shall be used by all personnel whenever a fall hazard of six foot or more exists. Approved fall
protection for use and purchase by Clipper personnel should be attained through procurement:
• EHS approved safety harness
• EHS approved lad-safe with approved carabineer
• EHS approved two leg large hook fall protection lanyard with shock absorber
• Suspension trauma safety straps
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Eye Protection
Safety glasses meeting ANSI Z87.1 – 2003 shall be required at all times when there is a potential
danger to the employee eyes.
• Manufacturing or shop personnel shall wear eye protection at all times, unless they are in a
designated office or rest area not requiring them to do so.
• Field personnel shall wear eye protection at all times when outside of the work vehicle unless
they are in a designated office or rest area not requiring them to do so.
• Wraparound face shields, used simultaneously with safety goggles, shall be worn at all times
when using grinders, sanders, compressed air or any other device that creates large volumes of
debris.
• Enhanced eye protection for activities such as welding, must meet Cal-OSHA Title 8
Subchapter 7, Group 2, Article 10, Personal Safety Devices and Safeguards Requirements.
• Eyewear must be non-conductive.
Head Protection
All hard hats used must meet ANSI Z89.1 – 2003 Class E requirements and shall be utilized at all
locations, whenever overhead hazards exist.
• Personnel in manufacturing or shop locations shall be required to follow site specific regulations
regarding hard hat usage.
• Field based personnel shall wear hard hat protection at all times when outside of the work
vehicle unless they are in a designated office or rest area not requiring them to do so.
• Hard hat suspension will be changed out annually.
• Hard hats will be replaced every five years at a minimum unless the hard hat has been
damaged and replacement is required.
Hearing Protection
Hearing protection shall be required when working in any environment with sound levels reaching 90
dBs or higher.
• This includes most power tools and large operating equipment found on a typical wind turbine
project or in a manufacturing facility.
• Contact your supervisor or EHS representative for a listing of available hearing PPE, as well as
locations where it can be acquired.
Hand Protection
Hand protection shall be worn as the task and associated risk requires.
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Foot Protection
Protective footwear meeting ASTM F2413-05 shall be required at all times where there is potential
danger to the employee’s feet.
• Manufacturing or shop based personnel shall wear protective footwear at all times, unless they
are in a designated office, walkway or rest area. The protective footwear shall consist of uppers
with ankle protection, stitched slip resistant soles (not glued). See individual department
requirements for safety footwear specifications.
• Open toed shoes (i.e. sandals) shall only be allowed in office areas and are not to be worn at
anytime on a manufacturing shop floor or in a field environment.
• Field personnel shall wear protective footwear, leather uppers with ankle protection, stitched slip
resistant soles (not glued) with 1/2" heel and rated for electrical hazards (EH), along with
protected shanks, at all times when outside of the work vehicle unless they are in a designated
office or rest area. NOTE: In the case where field employees are working in extreme cold
temperatures, it may be acceptable to wear non-protective foot wear. Approval must be
obtained from the Clipper Windpower EHS Department prior to doing so.
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RECEIPT AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Clipper Windpower, Inc. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Guidelines
Please read the following statement and sign below to indicate your receipt and
acknowledgment of the Clipper Windpower, Inc. EHS Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE) Requirements and your acceptance of the following statement
as conditions of your employment.
The signature below confirms the undersigned has read and understands these safety policies
and that any concerns have been raised with either the EHS department, immediate
supervisor, manager or the Human Resources department. It is also understood that failure to
comply with the policies referenced in this document may result in disciplinary action up to and
including termination of employment.
Employee signature indicates a full understanding of this policy and consent to its contents.
Employee Printed Name Position
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The signed original copy of this agreement must be given to Human Resources for inclusion in the employee personnel file.
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EHS Employee Accident &
Injury Protocol
Clipper 2.5 Series Wind Turbine
DC-021646-01 Rev. A
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Revisions, Copyright, and Control Information
Revisions
Revision # Subject Matter Expert(s) Date Technical Writer Change Summary
A MM and SC 3/20/07 Richie Akers Initial Release
Copyright Copyright © 2007 by Clipper Windpower, Inc. All Rights reserved by Clipper
Windpower, Inc. (2004). Printed in the United States of America. Except as
permitted under the United States Copyright Act of 1976, no part of this
publication may be reproduced of distributed in any form or by any means or
stored in a database or retrieval system, without the prior written permission
of the publisher.
Clipper Windpower Inc.
6305 Carpinteria Ave. Suite 300
Carpinteria, CA 93013
United States of America
Revision
Procedure
The Change Control Board (CCB), consisting of department heads and
subject matter experts, is required to approve all document revisions before
release as an official production technique or company policy as per
procedure DC-000102-xx.
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Table of Contents
Revisions, Copyright, and Control Information .............................................................................2
Table of Contents..........................................................................................................................3
If an Injury Occurs.........................................................................................................................4
Medical Contacts By Location.......................................................................................................5
Post-Injury Procedure ...................................................................................................................6
Receipt and Acknowledgement ....................................................................................................7
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If an Injury Occurs
Procedure 1. If an accident of serious nature occurs, dial 911. If immediate outside medical
attention is not needed, proceed to #2.
2. Report the accident to a Manager immediately. The employee’s EHS
representative should be notified by phone anytime night or day when somebody
has an accident that requires a doctor visit.
3. Managers shall also Leave the Human Resources and EHS Directors a voice
mail and send an email with the details of the accident.
4. If medical attention is needed, send the employee to one of the facilities listed
below, the nearest hospital, or call 911 (if serious).
5. The employee’s supervisor or somebody in a lead position must accompany
injured personal to the hospital or clinic if the injury requires a doctor visit.
a. The lead person should request a drug screen at that time.
b. The lead person should stay at the facility until the evaluation is
complete and accompany the individual back to the plant.
6. The accident report will be completed before the shift is over.
a. In the case of personnel injury or equipment damage a follow up
presentation shall be completed by the shift supervisor outlining
what occurred and what is being done to prevent reoccurrence.
Note: If accident occurs between 8.00am-6.00pm, the employee should go to one of
the following locations depending on location (after hours, employees should go to
the nearest hospital):
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Medical Contacts By Location
Local Medical
Contacts
Please note, this list will change as field sites continue to develop. The latest list of
medical contacts can be reached in the HR section of Clipper’s Sharepoint site.
• Ivinson Memorial Hospital
255 N. 30th Street, Laramie, WY 82072,
Phone: (307) 742-2141
• AMS On-site (post accident drug/alcohol screening)
409 Bradley Street #3, Laramie, WY 82072
307-755-1507
• Mcfarland Clinic P C
321 E Main St, Marshalltown, IA 50158 (Stormlake),
641-752-0654
• United Therapy LLC
10215 Fernwood Rd 210 Bethesda, MD 20817,
301-897-8022
• Mercy North Family Practice Urgent Care
220 W 1st St Ankeny, IA 50021
515-964-2022
• Mercy Medical Center
Hospital – General 701 10th St Se Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
319-398-6011
• Curnes, Jeffrey J., DO
East Central Iowa Accute Care Llp Emergency Medicine
1026 A Ave Ne Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
319-369-7105
• Healthone Occupation Medicine Center Lodo
1515 Wazee St, Denver, CO 80202,
303-534-9550
• Sansum Santa Barbara Medical Foundation Clinic
4806 Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria, CA 93013,
805-556-5080
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Post-Injury Procedure
Follow-up
Procedure
1. Once the accident has been assessed or treatment has occurred, the
Manager and employee should begin completing the Accident Investigation
Report.
2. HR or the employee’s manager must provide a DWC (Employee Claim form)
to the employee informing of Worker’s Compensation coverage along with
the pamphlet. This form will be provided to the employee within 24 hours.
3. Employees must sign and return the DWC acknowledgment form to HR or
the employees manager upon issuance
4. The Manager, together with EHS and HR teams, will conduct an
investigation of the incident to determine why the accident occurred, how it
can be prevented and to gather witness statements.
5. If medical treatment was performed, the employee needs to provide the EHS
and HR department with a Status Report from the doctor that day. The
status report will provide us with an update on the employee’s condition and
their return to work status.
6. EHS or HR Departments will coordinate with the Managers and assess the
Status Report on what the doctors’ recommendation was. The
recommendations usually are one of the three:
• Can work with Restrictions
• Is put Off work completely by the doctor
• Can return to work with No Restrictions
7. EHS or HR Departments will notify the Manager of the employee’s status
and will keep the Manager informed of any changes.
Incidents
Resulting in
Equipment
Damage
1. If injuries are present follow the injury protocol listed within this document.
2. Report the incident to immediate supervisor immediately.
3. Report the incident to the EHS and HR department heads immediately.
4. Complete the Clipper Windpower accident report.
5. Take pictures of damage for future use.
6. For vehicle accidents resulting in damage local law enforcement. entities
must be contacted to complete an official accident report.
7. The Employees lead or manager shall transport responsible parties to the
local medical facility for a drug screen.
8. Equipment rental companies shall be notified of accident within 24 hours.
9. Employee’s manager shall ensure a complete power point presentation is
completed listing what happened, witness reports, pictures of the damage
and how to prevent reoccurrence (contact the EHS department for example
presentation).
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Receipt and Acknowledgement
Clipper Windpower, Inc. Employee Accident and Injury Protocol
Please read the following statement and sign below to indicate your receipt
and acknowledgment of the Clipper Windpower, Inc. Employee Accident
and Injury Protocol, and your acceptance of the following statement as
conditions of your employment.
“The signature below confirms the undersigned has read and understands these
safety policies and that any concerns have been raised with either the EHS
department, immediate supervisor, manager or the Human Resources
department. It is also understood that failure to comply with the policies
referenced in this document may result in disciplinary action up to and including
termination of employment.“
Your signature indicates your understanding of this policy and your consent to its contents.
Employee's Printed Name Position
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The signed original copy of this agreement must be given to Human Resources for inclusion in
your personnel file.
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Subject Matter Expert(s) Change Summary
David Bressert
Corey Miles
Replaced limiting wind speed values on page 9 with a reference to Safe
Wind Speed Limits, DC-136778-XX.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Personnel working in or on a Clipper turbine, project or facility must follow all applicable Clipper
and Project Owner Environmental Health and Safety policies without fail. All personnel must
also hold a Clipper Environmental Health and Safety certification or have a Permission to Work
Verification on file with the project owner and /or Clipper Windpower prior to accessing any
equipment on site.
Adhere to all Clipper Environmental Health and Safety policies without fail,
including the use of personal protective equipment during the performance of
procedures outlined in this document and whenever applicable.
RECOGNIZE SAFETY SYMBOLS, WORDS, AND LABELS
DANGER—Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or death if policies
and procedures are not strictly adhered to.
WARNING—Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or
death.
CAUTION—Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal injury or
product or property damage.
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DC-061395-01 Rev D
Date of Submission: 4/20/2009
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION..........................................................................1
GENERAL PROVISIONS ...............................................................................................3
Purpose and Scope...............................................................................................3
Heat Stress Guidelines ...................................................................................................4
Definitions..............................................................................................................4
PPE.................................................................................................................................7
Auxiliary Body Cooling ..........................................................................................7
OSHA Guidelines............................................................................................................8
Practices................................................................................................................8
Severe Weather Job Site Shutdown...............................................................................9
Shut down Protocols .............................................................................................9
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GENERAL PROVISIONS
Purpose and
Scope
This information in this guide is relevant for all Clipper personnel.
The information contained herein should be used when there is potential for
severe weather.
Clipper Wind Power wants to ensure that employees have the information
they need to cope with extreme conditions that may be experienced in the
field.
During the warm weather season personnel become more vulnerable to
heat-related illnesses. Making reference to this guide will provide guidelines
for operations and behavior during extreme warm/hot weather conditions.
Employees and supervisors must be able to recognize the warning signs and
symptoms of how severe weather affects personnel and the appropriate
actions to take if weather related incident should occur. Environmental
factors that play a role in the amount of weather stress a worker faces.
Reference
Documents
DC-021187-XX, EHS Policies for Working Around Ice
DC-012773-XX, Recommended EHS Cold Weather Gear
DC-136778-XX, Safe Wind Speed Limits
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Heat Stress Guidelines
Definitions Heat Exhaustion- Heat exhaustion results from a loss of fluid through
sweating when a worker has failed to drink enough fluids. If heat exhaustion
is not treated the illness may advance to heat stroke Heat exhaustion should
not be dismissed or taken lightly.
Symptoms:
• Headache
• Nausea
• Vertigo
• Weakness
• Thirst
• Giddiness
Heat Stroke- Heat stroke occurs when the body’s system of temperature
regulation fails and body temperature rises to critical levels. Heat stroke is a
medical emergency.
Symptoms:
• Confusion
• Irrational Behavior
• Loss Of Consciousness
• Convulsions
• Lack Of Sweating
• Hot And Dry Skin
• Abnormal High Body Temperature
Heat Cramps- Heat cramps are painful body cramps that are primarily
caused by performing hard physical labor in a hot environment. Heat cramps
are caused when workers drink large quantities of water but fail to replace
their bodies’ salt loss. These cramps have been attributed to an electrolyte
imbalance caused by sweating. It is important to understand that cramps can
be caused by both too much and to little salt.
Symptoms:
• Painful muscle spasms
Heat Fatigue- Heat fatigue is lack of acclimatization to warm weather
environments. The use of a program of acclimatization and training for work
in hot environments is advisable.
Symptom:
• Impaired performance
Exposure Incidents
In the event that an employee exhibits any heat-related signs or symptoms,
the employee should notify his or her supervisor as soon as possible.
First-aid treatment should be sought immediately by a designated first-aid
administrator in the employee’s work area and/or the employee should be
taken immediately for evaluation and treatment.
If the situation appears more extreme, the supervisor should call 911.
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Heat Stress Guidelines, continued
Controls,
continued
General ventilation is used to dilute hot air with cooler air (generally cooler
air that is brought in from the outside). This technique clearly works better in
cooler climates than in hot ones. A permanently installed ventilation system
usually handles large areas or entire buildings. Portable or local exhaust
systems may be more effective or practical in smaller areas.
Air treatment/air cooling differs from ventilation because it reduces the
temperature of the air by removing heat (and sometimes humidity) from the
air.
Air conditioning is a method of air cooling, but it is expensive to install and
operate. An alternative to air conditioning is the use of chillers to circulate
cool water through heat exchangers over which air from the ventilation
system is then passed; chillers are more efficient in cooler climates or in dry
climates where evaporative cooling can be used.
Heat conduction methods include insulating the hot surface that generates
the heat and changing the surface itself.
Worker monitoring program:
No employee shall work alone. Employees must have a work companion OR
attendant at all times. All confined spaces will be required to have a
thermometer in it all times. The thermometer should be monitored by
entrants and confine space attendant. If entrant is beginning to feel signs and
symptoms of heat stress, then the employee should evacuate the confine
space at once. The employee should notify the attendant who will notify the
employee’s immediate supervisor of the incident. The employee should then
proceed to a break area to rehydrate.
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Heat Stress Guidelines, continued
Controls,
continued
Administrative Controls and Work Practices
Training is the key to good work practices. Unless all employees understand
the reasons for using new, or changing old work practices, the chances of
such a program succeeding are greatly reduced.
NIOSH (1986) states that a good heat stress training program should include
at least the following components:
• Knowledge of the hazards of heat stress.
• Recognition of predisposing factors, danger signs, and symptoms.
• Knowledge of basic first-aid procedures associated with heat
exposure.
• Understand the potential health effects of heat stroke.
• Understand employee responsibilities in avoiding heat stress.
• Awareness of the dangers associated with using drugs, including
therapeutic ones, and alcohol in hot work environments.
• Properly use protective clothing and equipment.
• Understand the purpose and coverage of environmental and medical
surveillance programs.
• Acknowledges the advantages of worker participation in such
programs.
Other ways administrative controls can be used to reduce the dangers of
heat related illness:
1) Reduce the physical demands of work, e.g., excessive lifting or
digging with heavy objects
2) Provide recovery areas, e.g., air-conditioned enclosures and rooms
3) Use shifts, e.g., early morning, cool part of the day, or night work
4) Use intermittent rest periods with water breaks
5) Use relief workers
6) Make use of “worker pacing”
7) Assign extra workers and limit worker occupancy, or limit the number
of workers present, especially in confined or enclosed spaces
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PPE
Auxiliary Body
Cooling
Commercially available ice vests, though heavy, may accommodate as
many as 72 ice packets, which are usually filled with water. Carbon dioxide
(dry ice) can also be used as a coolant. The cooling offered by ice packets
lasts only 2 to 4 hours at moderate to heavy heat loads, and frequent
replacement is necessary. However, ice vests do not encumber the worker
and thus permit maximum mobility.
Wetted clothing is another simple cooling technique. It is effective when
reflective or other impermeable protective clothing is worn. The clothing may
be wetted terry cloth coveralls or wetted two-piece, whole-body cotton suits.
This approach to auxiliary cooling can be quite effective under conditions of
high temperature and low humidity, where evaporation from the wetted
garment is not restricted.
Water-cooled garments range from a hood, which cools only the head, to
vests and "long johns," which offer partial or complete body cooling. Use of
this equipment requires a battery-driven circulating pump, liquid-ice coolant,
and a container.
Although this system has the advantage of allowing wearer mobility, the
weight of the components limits the amount of ice that can be carried and
thus reduces the effective use time. The heat transfer rate in liquid cooling
systems may limit their use to low-activity jobs; even in such jobs, their
service time is only about 20 minutes per pound of cooling ice. To keep
outside heat from melting the ice, an outer insulating jacket should be an
integral part of these systems.
Circulating air is the most highly effective, as well as the most complicated,
personal cooling system. By directing compressed air around the body from
a supplied air system, both evaporative and convective cooling is improved.
The greatest advantage occurs when circulating air is used with impermeable
garments or double cotton overalls.
One type, used when respiratory protection is also necessary, forces exhaust
air from a supplied-air hood ("bubble hood") around the neck and down
inside an impermeable suit. The air then escapes through openings in the
suit. Air can also be supplied directly to the suit without using a hood in three
ways:
• by a single inlet;
• by a distribution tree; or
• by a perforated vest
Respirator Usage. The weight of a respirator increases stress on a worker,
and this stress contributes to overall heat stress. Protective clothing such as
totally encapsulating protection suits will also add to the heat stress problem.
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OSHA Guidelines
Practices OSHA suggests the following tips for employers and workers to prevent heat-
related disorders -- many of which are easily avoided. Simply drinking plenty
of water and wearing light, loose-fitting clothing, for example, significantly
reduce the risk
• Encourage workers to drink plenty of water (without salt)--about one cup
of cool water every 15-20 minutes, even if they are not thirsty. Avoid
alcohol, coffee, tea, and caffeinated soft drinks which contribute to
dehydration.
• Help workers adjust to the heat by assigning a lighter workload and
longer rest periods for the first five to seven days of intense heat. And
this process needs to start all over again when a worker returns from
vacation or absence due to illness or injury.
• Encourage workers to wear lightweight, loose-fitting, light-colored
clothing.
• Use general ventilation and spot cooling at points of high heat production.
Good air flow increases evaporation and cooling of the skin. Stagnant
atmospheric conditions and poor air quality can induce heat-related
illnesses.
• Learn to spot the signs of heat stroke, which can be fatal. The symptoms
are severe headache, mental confusion/loss of consciousness, flushed
face, and hot, dry skin. If someone has stopped sweating, seek medical
attention immediately. Other heat-induced illnesses include heat
exhaustion, heat cramps, skin rashes, swelling and loss of mental and
physical work capacity.
• Train first-aid workers to recognize and treat the signs of heat stress. Be
sure that all workers know who is trained to render first aid. Supervisors
also should be able to detect early signs of heat-related illness and
permit workers to interrupt their work if they become extremely
uncomfortable.
• Consider a worker's physical condition when determining fitness to work
in hot environments. Obesity, lack of conditioning, pregnancy and
inadequate rest can increase susceptibility to heat stress.
• Alternate work and rest periods, with longer rest periods in a cooler area.
Shorter, but frequent, work-rest cycles are best. Schedule heavy work for
cooler parts of the day and use appropriate protective clothing.
• Certain medical conditions, such as heart conditions, or treatments like
low-sodium diets and some medications, increase the risk from heat
exposure. Seek medical advice in those cases.
• If signs and symptoms of heat stress are experienced, conditions should
be monitored as soon as possible.
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Severe Weather Job Site Shutdown
Shut down
Protocols
 During severe weather the possibility always exists that work may be
cancelled or postponed to protect the safety and welfare of our
employees, contractors and visitors. This section highlights the
protocol all Clipper Wind Power sites must follow during severe
weather:
 The Site Manager and the Site EHS Coordinator must be in
agreement weather conditions warrant ending/postponing work. The
following conditions elaborate on the criteria for cancelling or
postponing work and includes, but is not limited to the following
weather-related conditions:
o Freezing Precipitation and Ice Storms
 See Clipper document EHS Policies for Working
Around Ice, DC-021187-XX.
o Heat/Cold
 See Clipper document Recommended EHS Cold
Weather Gear, DC-012773-XX.
o High wind
 See Clipper document Safe Wind Speed Limits,
DC-136778-XX.
o Floods – monitor your local weather network;
o Thunderstorms – monitor your local weather network;
o Tornadoes – monitor your local weather network;
o Hailstorms – monitor your local weather network; etc
o Lightning –
1. All sites and employees should attempt to keep abreast of
changing weather conditions. Severe weather can develop
quickly, and without warning.
2. If threatening conditions seem imminent, seek shelter,
even in the absence of official weather warnings.
3. Lightning notification will be communicated from RMDC
through the site safety representative and/or site manager
on all shifts. It is the site safety representative’s and/or site
manager’s responsibility to communicate alerts to all
affected site personnel.
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4. It is the responsibility of the site to provide the “on-duty”
safety representatives’ work schedule and contact
information to the RMDC. Coverage is to be scheduled
whenever personnel are present.
5. Any deviation from the published schedule must be
communicated to RMDC. To avoid being contacted
unnecessarily during lightning events inform RMDC when
the site has been evacuated or no personnel are required
to remain onsite.
6. Contact will be made with the site safety representative
and/or site manager on duty when lightning strikes are
detected in the RMDC. The RMDC will only “advise” the
site safety representative and site manager on weather
conditions. The site safety representative and site
manager will determine what if any action(s) should be
taken.
7. The RMDC will use Meteorlogix Weather Sentry
http://weather.dtn.com to monitor lightning data and
weather conditions from the 50 mile weather advisory
radius to the 30 mile warning radius. The site then
assumes responsibility for monitoring weather conditions
from the 30 mile warning radius to the 15 mile evacuation
radius or other distance depending on the speed of the
storm.
 The RMDC will make initial contact with the site when
lightning strikes reach 50 miles from the site. The initial
contact is to focus awareness on lightning/approaching
storms.
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 The RMDC will again notify the site (site EHS
personnel and site manager) when the storm/lightning
is observed at the 30 mile warning radius. After the
storm/lightning is observed at the 30 mile warning
radius the site will monitor the storm/lightning until
such time an evacuation order is sent or the storm no
longer poses a threat. Depending on the speed of the
storm the evacuation radius could vary as the 15 mile
evacuation radius is just a recommendation.
 When an evacuation order is given ALL employees,
visitors and contractors MUST take shelter
IMMEDIATELLY. Personnel in towers are to evacuate
the tower and seek shelter until the “All Clear” is given.
Supervisors must account for all employees in their
charge. The following are guidelines for seeking
shelter:
 The safest location during lightning activity is a large
fully enclosed building with a roof, walls and floor, not
a partially open or small structure such as a home
being framed, a picnic shelter or shed.
Remain in shelter until the “All Clear” is given. The “All Clear” is given when
there are no new strikes observed by the RMDC within a 30 mile boundary
for a period of 30 minutes.
Note: The lightning guidelines only apply to Clipper personnel, our
subcontractors and Clipper visitors.
Lightning Warning Zones
50 miles Be alert – lightning in the area
30 miles Warning
~15 miles Take shelter immediately
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• The Site Construction Manager and Site EHS Coordinator can utilize the
following information to determine if conditions warrant cancelling or
postponing work (the list includes but is not limited to the following):
 A four function anemometer (Temperature, humidity,
wind speed and wind chill)
 NOAA web site for area specific weather conditions
o Other local web sites relevant to the area and conditions:
o In the event the Site Construction Manager and Site EHS
Coordinator cannot agree on cancelling or postponing work,
both individuals will consult the following individuals at once
(Do not hesitate to consult others in the event of a weather-
related disagreement):
 Regional EHS Supervisor or Director of EHS
 Regional Construction Manager or Director of
Construction
If work is cancelled or postponed due to a weather-related event the COO,
VP of Fleet Services and Director of EHS will be notified via e-mail at once.
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Subject Matter Expert(s) Change Summary
David Bressert Updates to confined space designations within the tower on page 9.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Personnel working in or on a Clipper turbine, project or facility must follow all applicable Clipper
and Project Owner Environmental Health and Safety policies without fail. All personnel must
also hold a Clipper Environmental Health and Safety certification or have a Permission to Work
Verification on file with the project owner and /or Clipper Windpower prior to accessing any
equipment on site.
Adhere to all Clipper Environmental Health and Safety policies without fail,
including the use of personal protective equipment during the performance of
procedures outlined in this document and whenever applicable.
RECOGNIZE SAFETY SYMBOLS, WORDS, AND LABELS
DANGER—Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or death if policies
and procedures are not strictly adhered to.
WARNING—Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or
death.
CAUTION—Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal injury or
product or property damage.
Clipper 2.5 Series Wind Turbine
DC-064510-01 Rev B
Date of Submission: 12/02/2009
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AND THAT NO RIGHT IS GRANTED TO DISCLOSE OR SO USE ANY INFORMATION
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AGREEMENT OR APPLICABLE LAW MAY RESULT IN CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION..........................................................................1
GENERAL PROVISIONS ...............................................................................................4
Purpose and Scope...............................................................................................4
Application.............................................................................................................4
Responsibilities...............................................................................................................5
Management .........................................................................................................5
Site Management ..................................................................................................5
Site Management, continued.................................................................................6
EHS Department ...................................................................................................6
Employees.............................................................................................................7
Confined Space Hazard Assessment and Designation ..................................................9
Hazard Assessment ..............................................................................................9
Turbine Confined Space Designations..................................................................9
Required Postings .................................................................................................9
Entering a Non-Permit Required Confined Space (NPRCS) ........................................10
Requirements ......................................................................................................10
Permit Required Confined Space Program (PRCS) .....................................................10
Preparation for PRCS Entry ................................................................................10
Preparation for Work ...........................................................................................11
Atmospheric Testing Requirements ....................................................................11
Atmospheric Testing Methods.............................................................................12
Elimination and Control of Hazards.....................................................................13
Downgrading a Permit Required Confined Space (PRCS) to a Non-Permit
Required Confined Space (NPRCS) ...................................................................16
After Entry is Complete .......................................................................................16
Rescue..........................................................................................................................17
Minimum Standby Safety Equipment ..................................................................17
Evacuation ....................................................................................................................18
Evacuation...........................................................................................................18
Documentation ....................................................................................................18
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Subcontractors..............................................................................................................19
General Requirements ........................................................................................19
Training Requirements .................................................................................................20
General Training Requirements ..........................................................................20
Definitions .....................................................................................................................21
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Purpose and
Scope
The purpose of the Confined Space Entry Plan is to protect our employees
from exposure to real and potential hazards within confined spaces that have
the potential to cause serious injury or illness. This procedure shall be
followed by all company employees and contractors that enter any confined
space within the control and responsibility of Clipper Wind Power.
This Confined Space Entry Plan details procedures and requirements for
practices and procedures to protect employees from the hazards of entry into
permit-confined spaces.
Application This Confined Space Entry Policy applies to all employees performing work
in confined spaces, including outside contractors, standby and rescue
personnel, and those who prepare and test equipment for entry. Project and
Site Management are accountable for implementation and enforcement of
this policy in all areas under their control.
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Responsibilities
Management Executives, Project Managers and Regional Service Managers shall:
• Ensure development and implementation of the plan.
• Provide site management with adequate resources and support to
carry out their responsibilities.
• Require site management adherence to confined space entry
procedures.
• Recognize site management and employees for performance
improvement.
Site
Management
Site Supervisors shall:
• Ensure requirements for confined space entry have been completed
before entry is authorized.
• Designate personnel as Permit Required Confined Space (PRCS)
entry supervisors, Attendants and Entrants.
• Hold all involved parties accountable for compliance with the
program.
• Ensure all materials and hardware for effective implementation of this
program are provided, properly utilized, and maintained.
• Ensure confined space monitoring is performed by personnel
qualified and trained in confined space entry procedures.
• Ensure a list of monitoring equipment and personnel qualified to
operate the equipment is maintained.
• Ensure that confined space rescue is practiced at least annually.
• Know the hazards that may be faced during confined space entry,
signs, symptoms and consequences of over-exposure or distress.
• Determine the confined space entry requirements for those tasks
requiring entry.
• Ensure that all required equipment (testing and monitoring,
ventilating, communications, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE),
lighting, barriers, ingress and egress, and rescue) is available and
properly maintained.
• Coordinate contractor confined space entry operations.
• Develop and implement procedures to coordinate confined space
rescue and emergency services.
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Site
Management,
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• Acquaint the rescue service with the hazards they may confront when
called upon to perform confined space rescue at the facility and
provide annually the opportunity to train on emergency rescue at the
facility.
• Notify involved employees of the permit requirements.
• Ensure the entry permit is properly completed and posted in a
conspicuous location near the entry to the confined space.
• Renew the permit or have it reissued as needed (a new permit is
required every shift).
• Ensure members of the confined space entry team know how to
communicate with each other and how to obtain assistance.
• Ensure any required barriers and signs are posted.
• Ensure atmospheric monitoring is done according to permit
requirements.
• Ensure the permit is canceled when the work is done.
• Ensure the confined space is safely closed and workers are cleared
from the area.
• Ensure the written program is available for inspection, upon request.
EHS
Department
The EHS Staff, is responsible for managing the Confined Space Program,
and shall:
• Ensure that a list of confined spaces at worksites is maintained.
• Ensure that canceled permits are reviewed for lessons learned.
• Ensure that coordination with outside responders is accomplished.
• Ensure that equipment is in compliance with applicable standards.
• Certify that persons who have active roles in entry operations
(authorized entrants, attendants, entry supervisors, or persons who
test or monitor the atmosphere in confined spaces) receive proper
training and are designated in writing.
• Ensure the written program is updated, as needed, and available for
inspection, upon request.
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Responsibilities, continued
Employees Confined Space Entry Supervisors shall:
• Be trained and authorized to approve confined space entry permits.
• Determine if conditions are acceptable for entry.
• Authorize entry and oversee entry operations.
• Terminate entry procedures as required.
• Serve as an attendant when trained and equipped appropriately for
that role.
• Ensure measures are in place to keep unauthorized personnel clear
of the area.
• Check the status of the work within the PRCS at least twice a shift via
radio or observation to verify and document permit requirements are
being observed (more frequent checks shall be made if operations or
conditions are anticipated that could affect permit requirements).
• Ensure that necessary information on chemical hazards is kept at the
worksite for the employees or rescue team.
• Ensure the confined space entry team is properly trained and have
practiced rescue procedures.
• Ensure attendants and others assigned to rescue duties have current
certification in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
Confined space attendants shall:
• Be stationed outside of the confined workspace while Entrants are
performing confined space work.
• Be assigned and qualified to perform non-entry and entry rescue
procedures.
• Be knowledgeable of and able to recognize potential confined space
hazards.
• Maintain a sign-in/sign-out log with a count of persons in the confined
space and ensure Entrants sign in and out.
• Maintain effective and continuous communication with personnel
during confined space entry, work, and exit.
• Order personnel to evacuate the confined space when he/she:
o Observes a condition which is not allowed on the entry permit.
o Notices the Entrants acting strangely, possibly as a result of
exposure to hazardous substances.
o Notices a situation outside the confined space which could
endanger personnel.
o Notices a hazard within the confined space that has not been
previously recognized or taken into consideration.
o Must leave his/her work station.
• Immediately notify the Confined Space Entry Supervisor and site
management if crew rescue becomes necessary.
• Keep unauthorized persons out of the confined space, order them
out, or notify authorized personnel of an unauthorized entry.
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Responsibilities, continued
Employees,
continued
Confined space Entrants shall:
• Be assigned, trained and qualified to perform confined space entry for
the specific task being performed.
• Read and observe the entry permit requirements.
• Remain alert to the hazards that could be encountered while in the
confined space.
• Properly use personal protective equipment required by the permit.
• Immediately exit the confined space when:
o Ordered to do so.
o Notice or recognize signs or symptoms of overexposure or
distress.
o A prohibited condition exists.
o An automatic alarm system sounds.
• Alert attendant(s) when a prohibited condition exists and/or when
warning signs or symptoms of overexposure exist or distress.
Confined space rescuers shall:
• Complete a training drill using mannequins or personnel in a
simulation of the confined space prior to the issuance of an entry
permit for any confined space and at least annually thereafter.
• Respond immediately to rescue calls from the Attendant or any other
person recognizing a need for rescue from the confined space.
• In addition to emergency response training, receive the same training
as that required of the authorized Entrants.
• Have current certification in first aid and CPR.
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Confined Space Hazard Assessment and Designation
Hazard
Assessment
The following list includes the “known” and “potential” hazards found within a
Wind Turbine Generator (WTG). This list is NOT all-inclusive. It is
recognized that certain activities may introduce other hazards, in which case
every effort should be utilized to identify, and make safe, the PRCS:
• Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) potentially exists in wind turbine parks located
at or near oil fields and/or oil refineries.
• Paint activities: refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for
proper PPE and ventilation requirements.
• Hot work occurring in any part of the WTG.
• Trouble-shooting live High Voltage (HV) lines or other live electrical
lines.
• Biological hazards: spiders, snakes, and mice.
Turbine
Confined Space
Designations
• In general, the Hub is classified as a Non-Permit Required Confined
Space. However this classification is contingent upon the activity
being performed. Activities which have the potential to introduce
atmospheric or physical hazard must follow the procedures for PRCS.
• Blades are classified as Non-Permit Required Confined Spaces to the
box beam. However this classification is contingent upon the activity
being performed. Activities which have the potential to introduce
atmospheric or physical hazard must follow the procedures for PRCS.
The areas past the box beam are classified as Permit Required
Confined Spaces.
Required
Postings
• A sign, "Danger – Permit Required Confined Space - Entry by Permit
Only," shall be permanently posted outside the point of entry of each
PRCS.
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Entering a Non-Permit Required Confined Space (NPRCS)
Requirements Requirements for entering a confined space that does not require a permit.
• Conduct Lockout/Tagout Procedures as appropriate.
• Use only ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) connections.
• Ensure that adequate lighting is available (use portable if necessary).
• Work activities shall not introduce hazards into the space.
• Coordinate with site management whenever work could generate a
hazardous atmosphere inside a confined space.
Permit Required Confined Space Program (PRCS)
Preparation for
PRCS Entry
• The Entry Supervisor shall determine the scope of work involved and
the required confined space controls that need to be in place prior to
entry.
• Employees, contractors, and others who enter a PRCS or work in
support of a PRCS operation shall know the procedures thoroughly.
• The entry supervisor shall ensure that the provisions are strictly
enforced.
• Safe work instructions shall be developed and implemented for each
procedure requiring unique steps or safeguards.
• If safe work instructions are not available, a Job Hazard Analysis
(JHA) shall be developed and followed.
• Employees, contractors, and others shall be trained in the correct use
of the gas detector and required monitoring.
• Employees, contractors, and others entering confined spaces shall be
familiar with the PRCS, time required to do the work, equipment and
tools required, and methods of communication with rescue
employees.
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Permit Required Confined Space Program (PRCS), continued
Preparation for
Work
• Prior to performing work in a PRCS each of the following shall be
accomplished:
o The atmosphere has been tested and proven safe.
o Requirements of the PRCS Entry Permit have been met.
o Notification and approval from the entry supervisor has been
obtained.
o Elimination of actual or potential hazards has occurred.
o Mechanical ventilation sufficient to eliminate actual or potential
atmospheric hazards prior to entry and during all phases of
the project is available.
o An Attendant is stationed at the entry point to the PRCS.
o Two-way communication method between Entrants and
Attendant is established.
o Rescue communication is established with entry supervisor.
o PPE to be used is inspected.
o Approved suitable lighting is available for use.
o Suitable retrieval equipment (i.e., line, harness, rescue device)
is within close proximity.
o Access areas are clear of debris and unnecessary materials.
• Proper use of body harness, lifeline, monitors and standby rescue
retrieval equipment is mandatory.
Atmospheric
Testing
Requirements
• The internal atmosphere shall be tested with an approved, calibrated,
direct-reading instrument for oxygen, flammable gases and vapors,
and potential toxic air contaminants, in that order.
• Testing equipment used in specialty areas shall be listed or approved
for use in such areas by the entry supervisor.
• Results of testing shall be recorded by the person performing the
tests on the permit.
• Contingent upon the work being performed, the atmosphere shall be
continually retested to verify that atmospheric conditions remain
within acceptable entry parameters, for example:
o If the PRCS has been vacated for more than one hour, the
space must be retested prior to entry.
o During continuous work, retest the area every 2 hours.
o Hot work or work which has the potential to introduce an
atmospheric hazard must be continuously monitored.
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Atmospheric
Testing
Requirements,
continued
• The atmosphere of the confined spaces shall be considered to be
within acceptable limits when the following conditions are maintained:
o Oxygen: 19.5 percent to 23.5 percent;
o Flammability: less than 10 percent of the Lower Flammable
Limit (LFL);
o Toxicity: less than recognized American Conference of
Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) exposure limits or
other published exposure levels [i.e., OSHA Permissible
Exposure Limits (PELs) or National Institute of Occupational
Safety and Health (NIOSH) Recommended Exposure Limits
(RELs)].
• Confined space entry is not permitted unless atmospheric testing
reveals conditions are below Permissible Exposure Limits (PEL).
• Continuous forced-air ventilation must be maintained throughout the
entry.
Atmospheric
Testing
Methods
• If a descent or ascent into atmosphere that may be stratified, the
atmosphere envelope should be tested a distance of approximately 4
feet (1.22 m) in the direction of travel and 4 feet to each side.
• Duration of testing for each atmospheric parameter should be made
for at least the minimum response time for the test instrument
specified by the manufacturer.
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Elimination and
Control of
Hazards
• Ventilation:
o Adequate and approved ventilation shall be provided to
prevent the development of hazardous atmospheres.
o All work shall stop and the area shall be evacuated if the
ventilation fails.
• Lock Out Tag Out:
o If start-up of electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, or mechanical
equipment is possible, each utility servicing the equipment
shall be disconnected and locked out.
o Such equipment shall be completely de-energized.
o Electrical isolation shall be achieved by locking circuit
breakers and/or disconnects in the open (off) position with a
key type padlock.
 The key is to remain with the person working inside the
confined space.
 If more than one person is inside the confined space,
each person shall place his/her own lock on the
electrical disconnect or conform to the requirements of
group lock-out/tag-out procedures.
 In addition to the lockout system there must be an
accompanying tag, which identifies the operation and
prohibits activation of the system.
• Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
o 110V portable lights and electrical tools shall be grounded
unless they are Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)
protected or UL approved (or equivalent) double insulated.
o Only approved, protected, low-voltage systems (only nominal
12 volts or less), battery-operated, or ground-fault-protected
equipment shall be used when electrically conductive liquids
are involved.
o Work in damp or metal confined spaces and enclosures
require exceptional protection from electrical hazards.
 This includes turbines and parts that are of metal
construction.
o All equipment shall be grounded in wet areas (which contain
liquid).
o Only low-voltage, battery-powered, or GFCI-protected lighting
systems shall be used.
• Mechanical Isolation of Moving Parts
o This shall be achieved by disconnecting linkages or drive
belts, chaining controls or levers. Equipment with moving parts
shall be blocked in such a manner that there can be no
accidental movement.
o Warning tags shall be placed to identify mechanical isolation
where possible.
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Control of
Hazards,
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• Requirements for Non-Sparking Tools:
o If combustible gases, vapors, or dusts may be present or
generated in the confined space, tools for chipping, scraping,
cleaning, and other uses shall be non-sparking.
• Ignition Sources:
o Sources of ignition shall not be allowed near flammable
materials within confined spaces.
• Welding Requirements:
o Hot Work Permits are required prior to entry.
o When welding or cutting is being performed in confined
spaces, the gas cylinders, electric generators, and welding
machine, shall be located outside the confined space and
shall be secured to prevent accidental movement.
o When arc welding is to be interrupted for any substantial
period of time, such as during lunch or overnight, electrodes
shall be removed from the holders and the holders carefully
located so that accidental contact cannot occur.
o The welders must be disconnected from the power source
when unattended.
o In order to prevent gas from escaping when gas welding or
cutting, the torch valves must be closed and positively shut off
at some point outside the confined space.
o Whenever the torch is not to be used for a substantial time
period, such as during lunch or over-night, the torch and hose
should be removed from the confined space where practical.
o If it is not practical to remove the torch and hose from the
confined space it must be disconnected at the source.
o When hot work involves the generation of toxic gases, vapors,
dusts, or fumes, local exhaust ventilation shall be used and
respiratory protection may be required (refer to MSDS).
o Eye protection, body harness, lifeline, and retrieval equipment
are mandatory.
o Barricades and Signs shall be in place when access to the
confined space is in a roadway or walkway prior to the start of
a confined space project.
• Internal Inspection:
o Covers, lids, hatches, etc., may be removed by employees for
internal inspection and no entry beyond the hand is permitted.
o For internal inspection, the person(s) making initial entry are
required to be equipped with safety harness, life line, and
fresh air mask (SCBA OR SUPPLIED AIRLINE).
o The area will be evacuated if any indication of dizziness,
irritation, excessive odors, or any sign of an emergency exists.
o No one will re-enter until the cause for the emergency has
been corrected.
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Elimination and
Control of
Hazards,
continued
• Minimize Exposure
o The number of employees permitted to enter confined spaces
shall be kept to a minimum.
o The plan of work shall be such that time spent in the confined
space shall be as brief as possible.
• Communication
o The Attendant must have the ability to communicate (visual or
radio) with Entrants and the entry supervisor.
o An Attendant shall be present whenever worker(s) enter a
PRCS.
o Provisions shall be made to enable the Attendant to readily
summon assistance.
o The Attendant shall remain outside the entrance, be in
communication with the person(s) entering the area, and be
ready to summon help in case of emergency.
o An effective means of communication (e.g. two way
communications) between the Attendant and the Entrant(s)
shall be provided whenever the Entrant is out of the
Attendant's sight.
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Permit Required Confined Space Program (PRCS), continued
Downgrading a
Permit
Required
Confined Space
(PRCS) to a
Non-Permit
Required
Confined Space
(NPRCS)
• Downgrading a PRCS to a NPRCS may be approved if it exhibits both
the following characteristics:
o The space poses no actual or potential atmospheric hazards.
o Non-atmospheric hazards can be eliminated without entering
the space.
• In order to downgrade a confined space that meets the criteria above,
non-atmospheric hazards associated with the space shall be
eliminated prior to entry.
• Some methods of hazard elimination include the following:
o Locking and tagging electrical equipment or mechanical
equipment;
o Blanking or blinding utility lines, pipes, or ducts prior to
working on such systems.
o Removing from the space any material that poses an
engulfment threat.
• The steps necessary to eliminate hazards and downgrade a PRCS to
a NPRCS shall be documented and approved by the Regional EHS
Supervisor/EHS Manager and site management.
• The hazard elimination steps shall be documented on the Confined
Space Entry Permit.
• Once the hazard has been eliminated and the elimination procedure
documented, Entrants may enter the space using the NPRCS entry
requirements.
• After Entry Is Complete
o Verify that all entrants have exited the space and are
accounted for.
o Verify that all equipment and materials have been removed
from the space.
o Verify and record the status of energy lockouts and line
breaks.
o Verify that barriers and signs have been removed.
After Entry is
Complete
• Verify that all entrants have exited the space and are accounted for.
• Verify that all equipment and materials have been removed from the
space.
• Verify and record the status of energy lockouts and line breaks.
• Verify that barriers and signs have been removed.
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Rescue
Minimum
Standby Safety
Equipment
• Entrants and Attendants shall follow established confined space
rescue procedures unless the nature of the emergency requires
deviation from the procedures.
• At a minimum, the following items will be available at the entry point
for rescue work unless deemed not necessary by all members of the
confined space entry team immediately prior to entry:
o One safety harness or wrist lines and lifeline.
o One fresh air breathing apparatus.
o One radio and one cell phone to communicate with the entry
supervisor.
o One ABC fire extinguisher or other as deemed appropriate by
the entry supervisor for conditions.
o Emergency lighting, such as a flashlight or battery-operated
lantern.
o Direct measurement 4-gas monitor.
o Emergency decent device.
• The Attendant shall not attempt to rescue Entrants through entry into
the confined space unless properly protected and assistance has
arrived.
• The Attendant shall use all means at hand to affect a rescue from the
outside of the confined space while waiting for help to arrive.
• Mechanical retrieval devices shall be available to rescue workers for
vertical entries into a PRCS greater than 5 ft in depth.
• Each rescue worker shall wear a suitable harness attached to one
end of a lifeline, provided the equipment does not increase the overall
risk of entry or hinder rescue.
• If rescue workers use supplied-air respiratory equipment to enter a
confined space, one standby person for every person entering the
space shall be immediately available outside the space.
o Standby rescue workers shall have an independent air supply and
be fully suited with the required protective clothing.
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Evacuation
Evacuation The confined space work area shall be evacuated if:
• Any indication of ill effects such as dizziness, irritation, or excessive
odors is noted.
• The combustible gas reading is 10% of the LEL or greater.
• The oxygen concentration falls below 19.5%.
• Rescue or rescue equipment is impaired.
• Entrants, Attendant or entry supervisor deem evacuation advisable.
Documentation • Following confined space entry, the entry permit will be forwarded to
the site supervisor who will maintain entry permits for a minimum of
three years.
• The entry permit will be forwarded to the HSE Manager upon request.
• Entry permits will be made available for inspection by the HSE
Department or managers.
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Subcontractors
General
Requirements
Subcontractors must be informed that the workplace contains PRCS
• Apprise the subcontractor of the known hazards within the PRCS.
• Apprise the subcontractor of precautions and procedures for working
in or near a PRCS.
• Coordinate entry operations.
• Debrief the contractor at the conclusion of the entry operations.
Subcontractors performing work in confined spaces shall:
• Certify their intent to comply with Clipper Wind Power requirements.
• Provide written confined space entry procedures they intend to use to
site management for review prior to confined space entry.
• Be advised of known hazards for confined space(s).
• Be informed of precautions and procedures that Clipper Wind Power
has implemented for the protection of its employees in or near the
confined space(s) in which they will be working.
• Coordinate confined space entry with Clipper Wind Power employees
and others.
• Inform site management of the confined space entry procedures they
will be using.
• Inform site management of hazard encountered or created during
work in confined spaces.
• Work using their own written confined space entry program and
procedures.
• Provide their own personal protective equipment, fall protective
equipment, atmospheric monitoring equipment, rescue equipment,
and the other equipment that they will need to perform confined
space entry and work activities.
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Training Requirements
General
Training
Requirements
General Training Requirements:
• Basic Confined Space training is provided as part of the
Fundamentals Training established for all technicians. It includes
general awareness and identifies existence and locations of PRCS.
• Confined space training shall be provided to Entrants, Attendants and
entry supervisors:
o Before the employee is first assigned duties under this
section.
o Before there is a change in assigned duties.
o Whenever there is a change in permit space operations that
presents a hazard about which an employee has not
previously been trained.
o Whenever there is reason to believe either that there are
deviations from the permit space entry procedures or that
there are inadequacies in the employee's knowledge or use of
these procedures.
• Entrants, Attendants, or entry supervisors shall be properly trained in
their general duties, confined space hazards, and correct procedures
for working in specific confined spaces.
• Employees shall complete refresher training for the specific confined
spaces to be entered at least annually.
• Required training shall include testing of individual employee
knowledge and skills.
• A written exam and skill demonstration will be successfully completed
by each employee to verify adequate knowledge and skills have been
acquired.
• Each Entrant, Attendant, and entry supervisor shall be certified by a
competent person as qualified based on successful completion of
confined space training.
• Confined space training shall be documented using the Training
Certification Record.
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Definitions
Acceptable
entry conditions
The conditions that must exist in a permit space to allow entry and to
ensure that employees involved with a Permit Required Confined Space
entry can safely enter into and work within the space.
Attendant An individual stationed outside one or more permit spaces who monitors
the authorized Entrants and who performs all Attendant's duties assigned
in the employer's permit space program.
Authorized
Attendant
A person stationed outside the confined space who monitors authorized
entrant(s)
Authorized
Entrant
A person who is authorized by the Entry Supervisor to enter a confined
space.
Blanking or
Blinding
The absolute closure of a pipe, line, or duct by the fastening of a solid
plate (such as a spectacle blind or a skillet blind) that completely covers
the bore and that is capable of withstanding the maximum pressure of
the pipe, line, or duct with no leakage beyond the plate.
Competent
Person
One who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the
surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or
dangerous to employees, and who has authorization to take prompt
corrective measures to eliminate them.
Confined
Space
1) Is large enough and so configured that an employee can bodily enter
and perform assigned work; and
(2) Has limited or restricted means for entry or exit (for example, tanks,
vessels, silos, storage bins, hoppers, vaults, and pits are spaces that
may have limited means of entry.); and
(3) Is not designed for continuous employee occupancy.
Enclosed
Space
A working space, such as a manhole, vault, tunnel, or shaft, that has a
limited means of egress or entry; that is designed for periodic employee
entry under normal operating conditions; and that under normal
conditions does not contain a hazardous atmosphere(but that may
contain a hazardous atmosphere under abnormal conditions).
Engulfment The surrounding and effective capture of a person by a liquid or finely
divided (flowable) solid substance that can be aspirated to cause death
by filling or plugging the respiratory system or that can exert enough
force on the body to cause death by strangulation, constriction, or
crushing.
Entry An action by which a person passes through an opening into a confined
space. Entry is considered to have occurred as soon as any part of the
body breaks the plane of the opening into the space.
Entry Permit The document that authorizes and controls entry into a permit space and
which specifies acceptable entry conditions and other information.
Entry
Supervisor
A person who determines if acceptable conditions are present,
authorizes entry, and oversees entry operations into a confined space.
Hazardous
Atmosphere
An atmosphere that may expose employees to the risk of death,
incapacitation, impairment of the ability for self-rescue, injury or acute
illness.
Hot Work
Permit
The employer's written authorization to perform operations (for example,
riveting, welding, cutting, burning, and heating) capable of providing a
source of ignition.
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Definitions, continued
IDLH (Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health) Any condition that poses an
immediate or delayed threat to life; that would cause irreversible adverse
health effects; or that would interfere with an individual's ability to escape
unaided from a permit space.
Isolation The process by which a confined space is removed from service and is
completely protected against the release of energy and material into the
space.
Non-Permit
Required
Confined
Space
(NPRCS)
A confined space that does not contain or, with respect to atmospheric
hazards, have the potential to contain any hazard capable of causing
death or serious physical harm.
Permit-
Required
Confined
Space
(PRCS)
A confined space that has one or more of the following characteristics:
(1) contains or has a potential to contain a hazardous atmosphere;
(2) contains a material that has the potential for engulfing an Entrant;
(3) has an internal configuration such that an Entrant could be trapped or
asphyxiated by inwardly converging walls or by a floor which slopes
downward and tapers to a smaller cross-section; or
(4) contains any other recognized serious safety or health hazard.
Permit system The employer’s written procedures for preparing and issuing permits for
entry and for returning the permit space to service following termination
of entry.
Prohibited
Condition
Any condition in a permit space that is not allowed by the permit during
the period of authorized entry.
Rescue
Service
Personnel designated to rescue employees from permit spaces.
Retrieval
System
The equipment used for non-entry rescue of persons from permit spaces.
Equipment may include retrieval lines, full-body harnesses, wristlets,
tripods or anchors.
Testing The process by which the hazards that may confront Entrants of a permit
space are identified and devaluated. Testing includes specifying the
tests that are to be performed in the permit space.
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Respirator Program
Subject Matter Expert(s) Change Summary
David Bressert Initial Release
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Personnel working in or on a Clipper turbine, project or facility must follow all applicable Clipper
and Project Owner Environmental Health and Safety policies without fail. All personnel must
also hold a Clipper Environmental Health and Safety certification or have a Permission to Work
Verification on file with the project owner and /or Clipper Windpower prior to accessing any
equipment on site.
Adhere to all Clipper Environmental Health and Safety policies without fail,
including the use of personal protective equipment during the performance of
procedures outlined in this document and whenever applicable.
RECOGNIZE SAFETY SYMBOLS, WORDS, AND LABELS
DANGER—Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or death if policies
and procedures are not strictly adhered to.
WARNING—Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or
death.
CAUTION—Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal injury or
product or property damage.
Clipper 2.5 Series Wind Turbine
DC-067998-01 Rev A
Date of Submission:
07/10/2008
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION..........................................................................1
TABLE OF CONTENTS..................................................................................................2
GENERAL PROVISIONS ...............................................................................................3
Purpose .................................................................................................................3
Scope ....................................................................................................................3
Responsibility..................................................................................................................4
Scope ....................................................................................................................4
EHS .......................................................................................................................4
Supervisor .............................................................................................................4
Employee ..............................................................................................................4
Program Elements ..........................................................................................................5
Scope ....................................................................................................................5
Respirator Selection ..............................................................................................5
Medical Evaluations ..............................................................................................5
Fit Testing..............................................................................................................6
Respirator Use ......................................................................................................6
Cleaning, Maintenance..........................................................................................7
Procedures for IDLH Atmospheres.................................................................................8
Scope ....................................................................................................................8
Program Evaluation ........................................................................................................8
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GENERAL PROVISIONS
Purpose While performing assigned duties, CLIPPER WIND POWER employees may
potentially be exposed to respiratory hazards. The primary objective of this
program is to prevent any potentially harmful exposures to respiratory
hazards and to control those known occupational diseases caused by
breathing air contaminated with hazardous gases or aerosols. This is
accomplished, to the extent possible, by using accepted engineering control
measures (for example, general and local ventilation, enclosures or isolation,
and substitution of less hazardous processes or materials). However, when
effective engineering controls are not feasible appropriate respirators may be
required. The purpose of this Respiratory Protection Program is to provide
the employees of CLIPPER WIND POWER with the information necessary to
adequately protect themselves from exposure to respiratory hazards.
Scope The practices and procedures described here constitute the program under
which respirators are effectively utilized at CLIPPER WIND POWER. These
practices apply all branch offices, construction sites and manufacturing
locations.
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Responsibility
Scope Due to the varied geographical location of our manufacturing plants and
branch offices and job sites, each location will be responsible for monitoring
and maintaining compliance with this program.
EHS • Providing technical assistance in determining the need for respirators and
in the selection of appropriate types.
• Annual evaluation of the respirator program.
• Administering the overall program.
Supervisor • Ensure documented respirator training is completed as per this
document.
• Ensuring that respirators are available as needed.
• Ensuring that employees wear respirators as required.
• Inspection of respirators on a regular schedule.
• Administer discipline up to and including termination for those individuals
that fail to comply with this program.
Employee • Using the respirator supplied to him/her in accordance with instructions
and training.
• Cleaning, disinfecting, inspecting, and storing his/her respirator.
• Reporting a respirator malfunction to his/her supervisor.
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Program Elements
Scope Respirators (half and full-face) were selected by the respirator program
coordinator. This choice is based on the physical and chemical properties of
the air contaminant and on the concentration likely to be encountered. The
quality of fit and the nature of the work being done also affect the choice of
respirators. The capability of the respirators chosen is determined from
appropriate governmental approvals, manufacturer's tests and experience
with the respirators.
Respirator
Selection
It is the intent of this policy that all CLIPPER WIND POWER employees
utilize the type and style of respirator, which provides the best available
respiratory protection whenever respiratory protection is deemed necessary.
The respirator selected was based on the task to be performed and the
specific type of hazard present.
All respirators used at CLIPPER WIND POWER shall be approved by the
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
Medical
Evaluations
Medical evaluations to determine an employee’s fitness to wear a respirator
will be performed by a qualified medical provider before the employee is
required to wear a respirator. The physical examination will be administered
under the direction of a physician or other Licensed Health-Care Provider
(PLHCP). CLIPPER WIND POWER will provide the PLHCP with the
following:
• A copy of the written respiratory protection program;
• The weight and type of the respirator and other protective equipment
required to be worn;
• The temperature ranges and humidity extremes that are anticipated
during use; and,
• A copy of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s
(OSHA) respiratory protection standard.
The employee will provide the PLHCP with the completed medical
questionnaire.
The medical evaluator is to provide to the Site Administrator with a written
recommendation as to the suitability of using a respirator for each person
evaluated.
The medical evaluator is to provide a copy of the complete recommendation
to the person who has been evaluated, and may discuss the results with the
person he or she has evaluated.
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Fit Testing CLIPPER WIND POWER shall require that all employees required to wear a
respirator submit to an initial fit test. These tests will be administered by a
“certified” professional (The professional could be an internal or external
safety professional) and will establish a record of an OSHA approved
qualitative or quantitative fit test for each employee, and shall include:
• The name of the employee tested.
• The type of fit test performed.
• The specific make, model, style, and size of respirators tested.
• The date of the test and pass/fail results.
Respirator Use It shall be the policy of CLIPPER WIND POWER that all employees will
familiarize themselves with and abide by the provisions outlined in this
program. All employee maintenance, use and care of respirators shall be
conducted in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and
recommendations.
OSHA 1910.134 (g) clearly states that facial hair that comes between the two
sealing surfaces (seal area) is not acceptable if such hair interferes with the
sealing surface or interferes with valve function.
Other potentially compromising conditions, such as wearing eyeglasses that
protrude through the seal area, are not acceptable. It is the policy of
CLIPPER WIND POWER to allow contact lenses or other corrective lenses
while wearing a respirator, provided these corrective devices do not interfere
with the face piece seal of the respirator.
Each employee shall be trained in performing a seal check according to the
manufacturer’s recommendation. This seal check will be performed before
each use of the respirator.
Each respirator and canister unit must have an “End of Service Life Indicator
(ESLI) procedure or device in- place. If there is no ESLI procedure
appropriate for the workplace, the local administrator must establish and
enforce a change out schedule for the canisters and cartridges. This
schedule will be established based on industrial trends, manufacturer
information and actual user experience(s).
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Program Elements, continued
Cleaning,
Maintenance
The maintenance and care of respirators are essential elements of any
respiratory protection program and are required to maintain NIOSH
certification of the respirator, and to meet the requirements of the
Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) regulation
1910.134 (h).
All cleaning and maintenance of respirators will be performed in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Facemasks are to be stored in the mask bags provided by the manufacturer
or in a manner that will not allow deformity or damage.
Inspection of the respirators will follow the manufactures’ guidelines, which
may include some or all of the following.
Any respirator that becomes damaged or otherwise unserviceable will be
immediately removed from service, tagged or marked to clearly indicate its
out-of-service status, and turned into their immediate supervisor or designee
for replacement.
Rubber face piece
• Dirt
• Cracks, tears, or holes
• Distortion from improper
storage
• Cracked, scratched or loose
fitting lens
• Broken or missing mounting
clips
Valves
• Detergent residue, dust or dirt on
the valve seat
• Cracks, tears or distortion in the
valve
• Missing or defective valve cover
Head straps
• Breaks or tears
• Loss of elasticity
• Broken or malfunctioning
buckles or attachments
• Excessively worn serrations of
the head straps, which might
allow the face piece to slip.
Filter Elements
• Proper type of filter for the job and
contaminants
• Missing or worn gaskets
• Worn threads
• Cracks or dents in the housing
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Procedures for IDLH Atmospheres
Scope It shall be the policy of CLIPPER WIND POWER that no employee should
ever attempt to enter any area or environment that is known to be
Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health (IDLH).
Program Evaluation
S
c
o
p
e
This program will be evaluated annually to determine its effectiveness and
completeness. The site or regional EHS professionals will consult
employees for evaluation of the workplace as necessary to ensure that the
program is being effectively implemented and that it continues to be effective.
Factors to be assessed include, but are not limited to:
• Respirator fit;
• Appropriate evaluation of the potential hazards to which the employee may
be exposed;
• Proper respirator use;
• Proper respirator maintenance;
• Recordkeeping; and,
• Medical evaluations.
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Subject Matter Expert(s) Change Summary
Neal Hargrove
David Bressert
Implemented the assisted blade rescue to procedure
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Personnel working in or on a Clipper turbine, project or facility must follow all applicable Clipper
and Project Owner Environmental Health and Safety policies without fail. All personnel must
also hold a Clipper Environmental Health and Safety certification or have a Permission to Work
Verification on file with the project owner and /or Clipper Windpower prior to accessing any
equipment on site.
Adhere to all Clipper Environmental Health and Safety policies without fail, including the
use of personal protective equipment during the performance of procedures outlined in
this document and whenever applicable.
RECOGNIZE SAFETY SYMBOLS, WORDS, AND LABELS
DANGER—Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or death if policies
and procedures are not strictly adhered to.
WARNING—Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or
death.
CAUTION—Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal injury or
product or property damage.
Clipper 2.5 Series Wind Turbine
DC-070241-01 Rev B
Date of Submission:
11/13/2008
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION..........................................................................1
GENERAL PROVISIONS ...............................................................................................3
Purpose and Scope...............................................................................................3
Reference Documents...........................................................................................3
Rules and Regulations ..........................................................................................3
EQUIPMENT OVERVIEW ..............................................................................................4
Emergency Evacuation System.............................................................................4
AG 10 with Hub Illustration....................................................................................4
Training Requirements ...................................................................................................5
Site Personnel Training .........................................................................................5
On Site Rescue Team ...........................................................................................5
Call Out Rescue Team ..........................................................................................5
Project Leadership ................................................................................................5
IDENTIFY HIGH RISK SITUATIONS..............................................................................6
Overview ...............................................................................................................6
Tower ....................................................................................................................6
Inside of Nacelle....................................................................................................6
Top of Nacelle .......................................................................................................6
Hub........................................................................................................................6
ANCHORS......................................................................................................................7
Certified .................................................................................................................7
NOT Certified ........................................................................................................8
ACTION PLAN................................................................................................................9
Communication Plan .............................................................................................9
Self Rescue ...........................................................................................................9
Assisted Rescue....................................................................................................9
RESCUE ASSESSMENT .............................................................................................10
Overview .............................................................................................................10
Rescue Process ..................................................................................................10
Rescue System Set-up........................................................................................11
Rescue Using the Jib Crane as an Anchor...................................................................12
Attaching the rescue device ................................................................................12
Rescue Using the Upright Tie Off Ring as an Anchor...................................................14
Assisted Rescue Using the Ladder Bracket as an Anchor ...........................................15
Attaching the rescue device ................................................................................15
Assisted Rescue..................................................................................................15
Assisted Rescue Using the Safety Rail as an Anchor ..................................................16
Assisted Hub Rescue using the Jib Crane as an anchor..............................................17
Assisted Blade Rescue using the Pitch Motor as an anchor ........................................18
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GENERAL PROVISIONS
Purpose and
Scope
This document is intended to explain Clipper Windpower’s training,
certification, and rescue plan for all employees required to work at height.
The following procedures will better enable personnel working on Clipper
wind turbines to make informed decisions if a rescue is needed. This manual
is a reflection of ‘best working practice’ where working at height is part of the
daily activities.
Reference
Documents
The following documents provide prerequisite information needed for
successful tower rescue practices.
• EHS Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Guidelines DC-020172-XX
• EHS Tower Climb and Personal Fall Protection
Inspection Protocol DC-015974-XX
• Hub Entry Procedure DC-008843-XX
• AG 10 Operator’s manual DC-061599-XX
Rules and
Regulations
OSHA 1910
OSHA 1926 (29 CFR 1926, Subpart M)
ANSI / ASSE A10.32-2004
ANSI: Z359-2007
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EQUIPMENT OVERVIEW
Emergency
Evacuation
System
(A) Derope unit with mounted ladder adapter
(B) Adjustable lanyard including two locking carabiners
(C) Edge Roller with locking carabiner
(D) T-bar with locking carabiner
(E) Rope Grab
(F) Rescue bag with 300 feet of rope
If a tower is not equipped with a rescue bag, each crew must have a rescue
bag with them.
AG 10 with Hub
Illustration
A
A
C
C
B
B
D
D
E
E
F
F
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Training Requirements
Site Personnel
Training
The practical application of using both PPE and rescue equipment is an
important aspect of the tower rescue training program. All site personnel will
undergo a minimum of:
• Fall prevention training and protection
• Tower rescue training
• Annual refresher training
All training will be recorded with a clipper training record form
(DC-005633-XX) and transferred to the Clipper Datastay training module.
On Site Rescue
Team
An on-site rescue team will be trained and equipped, including performing
annual simulations and having a documented site emergency plan. A
communication plan must be established to notify the on-site rescue team
and off-site fire and rescue services. The rescue procedures must be
explained to each employee during site orientation, so that each employee
can activate the rescue plan for injured personnel.
Call Out
Rescue Team
When a “Call Out” is performed after work hours, 2 people will be called to
the site. A 3rd
person will be called directly to notify of the call out and to be
prepared to go to the site in case a rescue is needed. This does not apply to
a permit required confined space.
Project
Leadership
Project leadership must establish a mutual aid agreement with the local off-
site fire and rescue service when establishing any new project site. During
the initial meeting the following items will be determined:
• The type of equipment that the local fire and rescue services have and
what can be used to rescue a fallen employee.
• A schedule for bringing the fire and rescue services onto the site for
familiarization, coordination, and combined rehearsals.
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IDENTIFY HIGH RISK SITUATIONS
Overview There are inherent risks associated with working inside of a wind turbine due
to the size of the machinery, fall hazards, and the dynamic environment. It is
Clipper’s responsibility to provide a safe-work environment for its employees.
Awareness of high risks, such as the following areas, is intended to mitigate
the potential danger to employees.
Tower • Climbing the tower poses a risk to personnel because of the physical
exertion required to climb a ladder 80m, and the distance a person must
travel vertically to exit out of the turbine.
• The working surface of the ladder and platforms are constantly exposed
to oil, moisture, and mud.
Inside of
Nacelle
Inside of the nacelle is where the bulk of the work done to the turbine is
executed. Possible risks include:
• Fire hazards
• Electrical hazards
• Mechanical hazards
It is possible that these hazards could block some of the escape routes out of
the tower.
Top of Nacelle • Work is exposed and fall on protection will require a buddy assisted
rescue.
• Ice or moisture on the fiberglass surface can cause a poor footing hazard
and workers are always at risk from high winds.
Hub • The hub is a confined space, which requires use of the confined space
program (DC-064510-XX).
• Hub evacuation is intended to return injured personnel to the nacelle first.
Further evacuation
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ANCHORS
Certified The following have been identified as certified locations to anchor a rescue
system.
a) From the jib crane arm, placed on
the mast side of the festoon bracket.
b) From the tie off ring located on
uprights in the Nacelle.
c) From the Safety Rail on the Nacelle
Top.
d) From a ladder connection bracket
(the connection to the ladder rungs
is not weight bearing.)
e) From the pitch motor for blade
rescue.
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ANCHORS, continued
NOT Certified The following locations should not be used as locations to anchor a rescue
system.
From either handle ring located on the aft
nacelle gate railing.
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ACTION PLAN
Communication
Plan
To activate a rescue from a tower an employee should use these prioritized
communication methods to the site administrator at the project trailers:
1. Two-way Radio
2. Cell Phone
3. Runner to Project Trailer
The witness must be specific during his communication of the nature of the
injury, how it happened, and any special equipment required to be brought to
the rescue site. The Site Administrator will call emergency medical services
at 911 (or other local emergency number if 911 is not available in the area)
and relay this information.
The Site Administrator will then notify the Project Manager or Site
Supervisor, who will follow notify other parties as detailed below:
Self Rescue A rescue performed without the assistance of another person. An AG10
without a hub can be used as an evacuation tool.
Assisted
Rescue
Requires the assistance of one or more people. In an evacuation situation,
an AG10 without hub can be used. In an situation where a person fell on a
fall arrest system and needs assistance, an AG10 with hub is required.
Site
Administrator
Project Manager
or Site
Supervisor
Owner Insurance Carrier
Emergency
Contact
of Injured
personnel
1 2 3
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RESCUE ASSESSMENT
Overview This section outlines a rescue process that can and will change for each type
of situation. It is a way of thinking through problems in the turbine. Always
remember that the tower ladder is the primary escape route. Employing a
rescue system should always be considered a secondary escape route.
Remember to NEVER put yourself in danger during a rescue. SAFETY
MUST COME FIRST.
Rescue
Process
1. Assess the situation:
a. Where is the emergency?
b. What is the emergency?
c. How much time do you have? In case of fire, move away from the
emergency to increase the amount of time available for a rescue.
2. Call for outside help using the communication plan.
3. Secure the area
a. Do not further endanger the safety of the rescuers or patients by
attempting to start the rescue before dealing with the threat.
b. De-energize and/or LOTO equipment to remove additional hazards from
forming.
c. Position rescue equipment away from the hazard.
Perform self rescue if possible. If not, then move to step 4.
4. Establish communication with the injured personnel:
a. Determine consciousness
b. Assess the injured personnel’s condition through visual observation and
by asking questions.
c. Determine what happened.
d. Reassure the injured personnel.
5. Ensure that the rescue plan is in action.
6. Begin to help injured personnel with assisted rescue.
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RESCUE ASSESMENT, continued
Rescue System
Set-up
It must be ensured that the people involved in the rescue are always secured
during the entire rescue process to either a non-certified anchor capable of
holding a 5000 pound static load or a certified anchor of twice the maximum
arresting force.
1. Choose an anchor point. The anchor must be either non-certified for
a static load of 3000 pounds, or certified and labeled for five times the
applied load.
2. Connect the AG10 rescue device to the anchor. Ensure that the
locking carabiner on the AG10 is not cross-loaded and the device
hangs freely.
3. The anchor point should be at a position on the structure, which
allows a free descent without obstruction. Ensure that the rope runs
cleanly and an edge protection device should be placed under the
rope to protect the rope when an adequate spacing distance cannot
be maintained from a sharp or abrasive surface.
4. Move the excess rope out of the way by throwing the rope bag or
positioning to the side.
5. Execute either self or assisted rescue.
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Rescue Using the Jib Crane as an Anchor
Attaching the
rescue device
When attaching the rescue device using the jib crane as an anchor, two
possible connections may be used:
Option 1
Using the adjustable lanyard, place the
lanyard around the jib crane on the mast side
of the festoon bracket and connect it with the
locking caribiner.
• The ladder adapter may be placed on the
jib crane boom (as shown) to stabalize the
connection, but is not weight bearing.
• Excess lanyard may be moved out of the
way (as shown) by placing it on the boom.
Option 2
If the adjustable lanyard is not available, place
a cross arm strap over the jib crane on the
mast side of the festoon bracket.
• Examine the strap placement to ensure
that the strap is in a “straight down” pull
and that the “straight down” pull is on the
outside edge of the jib crane.
• Connect the Derope unit locking carabiner
to the “D-Ring” of the strap. Ensure that
the locking carabiner closes properly.
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Rescue Using the Jib Crane as an Anchor, continued
1. Connect the rope carabiner to the front
D-ring of the harness of the self rescuer.
2. Open the rear gate and raise the work
platform floor section.
NOTE: If the work platform section cannot
be raised, connect the edge roller with
locking carabiner as shown to protect the
rope during descent.
3. Open the roll up door. Use the manual
door release if necessary.
4. Move the excess rope out of the tower
by throwing the rope bag to the ground.
5. Step outside and slowly lower yourself
until you are below the nacelle and
release the rope. The AG10 Rappelling
Rescue Device will automatically lower
you at a set speed of approximately
three feet per second.
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Rescue Using the Upright Tie Off Ring as an Anchor
1. Connect the Derope unit locking
carabiner to the upright tie off ring.
Ensure that the locking carabiner closes
properly.
2. Connect the rope carabiner to the front
D-ring of the harness of the self rescuer.
3. Open the roll up door. Use the manual
door release if necessary.
4. Move the excess rope out of the tower
by throwing the rope bag to the ground.
5. Step outside and slowly lower yourself
until you are below the nacelle and
release the rope. The AG10 Rappelling
Rescue Device will automatically lower
you at a set speed of approximately
three feet per second.
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Assisted Rescue Using the Ladder Bracket as an Anchor
Attaching the
rescue device
Assess and determine the most efficient way to attach the rescue device on
the ladder for rescuing a person. The rescue device must be at least 2-4 feet
above the injured personnel. It must be attached to the ladder bracket(s) in
one of the two following configurations:
Option 1
Configuration using both carabiners around
two ladder brackets.
Option 2
Configuration using a carabiner and a rope
grab around a single ladder bracket.
Assisted Rescue
1. Attach the short end of the rope from the
AG10 device to the injured personnel’s
front or rear “D” ring.
2. Using the crank wheel, raise the injured
personnel up until the lad safe can be
removed from the steel fall arrest cable.
NOTE: During training exercises, this
lad safe is never released.
3. Slowly lower the injured personnel down
to the next lower deck or continue down
to the converter deck.
4. Move the injured personnel outside for
further first aid or to transfer patient to
the care of Emergency Medical
Services.
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Assisted Rescue Using the Safety Rail as an Anchor
FALL HAZARD
This rescue technique should only be used if other means to exit the
turbine are not available. Under NO CIRCUMSTANCES will a LIVE
PERSON be used for this exercise. A dummy will be used.
1. Connect the rescue device to the safety
rail.
2. Attach Rope Grab to short-end of
rescue rope with locking carabiner and
open Rope Grab.
3. Clamp the rope grab to the injured
personnel’s lanyard.
4. Using the wheel on the rescue device,
move the injured personnel until you can
disconnect the injured personnel’s
lanyard hook from the safety rail.
5. Connect the descent rope to the injured
personnel.
6. Disconnect the injured personnel’s
lanyard hook from the safety rail.
7. Lower the injured personnel to the
ground.
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Assisted Hub Rescue using the Jib Crane as an anchor
Hub entry requires LOTO procedures as identified in the Hub entry
procedure (DC-008843-XX). Before attempting a hub rescue ensure that
any electrical systems (PCU, EPU switches, etc) are de-energized.
1. Connect the rescue device to the jib
crane boom as if performing a self
rescue.
2. Connect the hook of the jib crane to the
right forward upright “D” ring to secure
the crane from swinging.
3. Connect the descent rope to the injured
personnel.
4. Position additional personnel to assist
the injured personnel from the hub.
5. Using the wheel on the rescue device,
move the injured personnel until they
are out of the hub with assistance of
additional personnel if available.
6. Evacuate the injured personnel from the
turbine.
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Assisted Blade Rescue using the Pitch Motor as an anchor
Hub entry requires LOTO procedures as identified in the Hub entry
procedure (DC-008843-XX). Before attempting a hub rescue ensure that
any electrical systems (PCU, EPU switches, etc) are de-energized.
FALL HAZARD
The blade position will either be at the 9 o’clock or 3 o’clock angle for
blade work. The rotor must be locked out per the Hub LOTO procedure
to avoid rotation of the blade to the 6 o’clock position.
Atmospheric conditions within the blade may require additional safety
measures. A Gas Alert atmospheric tester (4 part) should be used to
monitor and assess the safety of entry. A minimum of 2 trained
personnel are required to perform the rescue from inside the blade.
1. Assess the situation in the hub for
additional dangers within the confined
space.
2. Connect the rescue device to the pitch
motor opposite the blade containing the
injured personnel for a straight pull.
3. Assess the situation in the blade for
additional dangers before allowing a
minimum of 2 trained personnel may
enter the blade.
4. Attach rescue rope to front or back “D”
ring if possible. The front “D” ring may
be used as secondary attachment point
if the back “D” ring is not accessible.
5. If necessary, attach the rescue rope to
the injured personnel’s feet, and/or
under the arms until a “D” ring
attachment can be made.
6. Using the commands “Pull” and “Stop”
follow the instruction of 1 of the 2
rescuers in the blade to assist the
injured personnel to the hub.
7. Continue Rescue using Assisted Hub
Rescue.
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Subject Matter Expert(s) Change Summary
Neal Hargrove-Clipper
David Bressert-Clipper
Initial Release
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Personnel working in or on a Clipper turbine, project or facility must follow all applicable Clipper
and Project Owner Environmental Health and Safety policies without fail. All personnel must
also hold a Clipper Environmental Health and Safety certification or have a Permission to Work
Verification on file with the project owner and /or Clipper Windpower prior to accessing any
equipment on site.
Adhere to all Clipper Environmental Health and Safety policies, including the use
of personal protective equipment during the performance of procedures outlined
in this document and whenever applicable.
RECOGNIZE SAFETY SYMBOLS, WORDS, AND LABELS
DANGER—Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or death if policies
and procedures are not strictly adhered to.
WARNING—Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or
death.
CAUTION—Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal injury or
product or property damage.
Clipper 2.5 Series Wind Turbine
DC-128535-01 Rev A
Date of Submission: 2/26/2009
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION..........................................................................1
GENERAL PROVISIONS ...............................................................................................3
Purpose and Scope...............................................................................................3
Required Materials ................................................................................................3
Safety ....................................................................................................................3
Reference Documents...........................................................................................3
Safety Equipment ..................................................................................................3
Preparation............................................................................................................4
Special Precaution ................................................................................................4
Uptower Blade Rescue Procedure..................................................................................5
Steps to Readiness ...............................................................................................5
Rescue System Set Up .........................................................................................5
Blade Rescue ........................................................................................................7
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GENERAL PROVISIONS
Purpose and
Scope
This document is a safety procedure for an uptower rescue of personnel in
the confined space within the blade of a Clipper wind turbine generator.
Required
Materials
• Assisted rescue gear (Tractel or Miller)
• As of this date: Tractel or Miller Rescue Systems
• Minimum of 3 trained people per described and tested program
• Communication equipment (radio, cell phone)
• 1 large carabiner
Safety Each person is AUTHORIZED and OBLIGATED to stop all work if you see or
feel that there is any danger to yourself or others. Anyone may call to stop
work if needed. All work will stop until the issue is resolved. SAFETY MUST
COME FIRST.
Reference
Materials
DC-008843-XX, Hub Entry Procedure
DC-009643-XX, TCU LOTO Procedure
DC-008843-XX, PCU LOTO Procedure
DC-064510-XX, Confined Space Entry Program
DC-009641-XX, Rotor LOTO
Safety
Equipment
The below is not all inclusive to Safety Equipment:
• Hard hat
• Safety toe boots
• Safety glasses
• Approved full body harness
• Life lines (blade entry)
• Lad-Safe
• Tractel or Miller rescue systems
• Sked® stretcher rescue system (full body) or comparable system
• Tag line
• 1 XL carabiner
• Rope protectors
• Break bar
• Communication devices, site radio, cell phone
• First Aid kit
• Zip ties (minimum of 6)
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GENERAL PROVISIONS, continued
Preparation
Stated LOTO
procedures must
be performed
prior to working
in hub or blade
• The Uptower Blade Rescue Procedure shall be reviewed by Clipper and
owner HSSE professionals with all workers associated with activity prior
to work beginning.
• All rescue equipment shall be inspected before use.
• All PPE shall be inspected before use.
• The O&M technician will perform the following processes:
o Place blade to be worked on in the 3 or 9 o’clock position.
o Engage rotor lock according to Rotor LOTO, DC-009641-XX.
o Follow Hub Entry Procedure, DC-008843-XX to LOTO EPUs,
PCU and Hub.
o Follow TCU LOTO, DC-009643-XX.
o Perform test via laptop controls to ensure the blade cannot move.
• After the O&M technician has performed the necessary LOTO
procedures, the sub-contractors shall apply their LOTO locks, on hasps if
necessary, when they are working on or around equipment that is in a
LOTO stage. If they leave before the task is finished, they will remove
their LOTO locks. Sub-contractors should be the last to place their LOTO
locks and first to remove them if a Clipper employee has initiated the
LOTO procedure.
• The rescue team will then set up the rescue system.
• A review of the rescue will be discussed before work begins.
• Any questions will be addressed at this time.
Special
Precaution
Since this rescue procedure is uptower and inside of a blade, the body size
of the blade entrants will be monitored for a safe extraction.
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Uptower Blade Rescue Procedure
Steps to
Readiness
1. O&M Technician will position the blade, LOTO the hub, EPUs, PCU and
TCU, and verify no blade movement per Preparation section above.
2. Rescue team will obtain and assemble rescue system before hub or
blade entry is allowed.
3. The rescue leader will conduct detailed safety review of the rescue
system to ensure that it meets procedure requirements.
4. Ensure blade entry personnel understand blade rescue system and
expectations. Personnel entering the blade to perform work will have a
lifeline attached to the back D-ring on their safety harness.
5. The confined space atmosphere will be tested and a confined space
permit will be put in place.
6. The hole-watcher will be in an appropriate place in the hub that allows
direct contact with the workers inside of the blade and the appointed
rescue personnel.
7. One rescue personnel will be located outside of the hub and in direct
contact with the hole-watcher. The remaining rescue personnel will be
located on standby inside the nacelle.
8. Allow work to begin.
9. Be prepared for rescue.
Rescue System
Set Up
1. The rescue system must be in place before work begins.
2. The jib crane should be swung toward the front of the nacelle as shown.
3. Attach rescue device (Tractel or Miller) (main line) to jib crane “I” beam.
Secure the trolley by utilizing the parking pin and hole in the I-beam of
the crane boom if available.
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Uptower Blade Rescue Procedure, continued
Rescue System
Set Up,
continued
4. Attach large carabiner to “D” ring on upright by window in front of nacelle
to redirect rescue rope into hub room.
5. Route the end of the rescue rope through the carabiner mentioned
above into the top hub opening as shown.
6. The stretcher rescue system will be in the hub for easy access.
7. Rope protectors will be positioned as needed to avoid damage to rescue
rope and turbine components.
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Uptower Blade Rescue Procedure, continued
Blade Rescue 1. Assess the situation. Monitor atmosphere, simple First Aid, broken limbs,
cuts, victim’s position, your position, dangers in area, etc. Inform site
personnel to be down tower on standby and call EMS.
2. Estimated average times:
Packaging victim 5 min.
Removing victim from blade to hub 6 min.
Removing victim from hub to nacelle 5 min.
Removing victim from nacelle to ground 6 min.
Total Estimated Average Time 22min.
3. The rescuers will be on standby inside the nacelle. One rescuer will be
in direct contact with the person designated to hole-watch. The hole-
watch will activate the rescue by announcing man down to the rescuers.
4. 2 rescue personnel will go into the blade and 1) assist the person out of
the blade and hub and into the nacelle or 2) place the person in the
stretcher rescue system.
5. 1 rescuer will stay inside the blade to help direct the stretcher out in a
headfirst position.
6. The other rescuer will exit the blade to help retrieve the stretcher out of
the blade opening, turn and place the stretcher in a resting position on
the EPU. At this time the rescue system rope is latched to the stretcher.
This is completed as the 3rd
rescuer is operating the rescue device.
Stretcher at resting position on EPU
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Uptower Blade Rescue Procedure, continued
Blade Rescue,
continued
7. Commands are “Pull” and “Stop” in retrieving the victim out of the blade,
hub and nacelle. These commands will come from the rescuer
controlling the stretcher.
8. Once the stretcher is completely outside the blade, the rescuer operating
the rescue device will continue to direct the stretcher toward the hub
opening.
9. As the rescue rope is pulling the stretcher toward the hub opening, the 2
rescuers in the hub will assist in directing the stretcher toward and
through the hub opening.
10. Once the stretcher is supported by the hub opening, one rescuer in the
hub will exit and assist in getting the stretcher through the hub opening
and resting on the gearbox.
11. When the stretcher is on the gearbox the other rescuer in the hub will
exit the hub and assist in getting the stretcher directed toward the rear of
the nacelle.
12. While the stretcher is resting on the gearbox, ensure that the lifting
device is rigged so that the stretcher will lower horizontally. Release the
jib crane so it will swing toward the rear of the nacelle when the stretcher
is moved in that direction, while always keeping control of the rope.
Stretcher supported by hub opening Stretcher resting on Gearbox
From gearbox to rear of nacelle
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Uptower Blade Rescue Procedure, continued
Blade Rescue,
continued
13. Once the stretcher is toward the rear of the nacelle and in position to be
lowered to the nacelle floor, 2 rescuers will move from the gearbox to the
rear nacelle floor and guide the stretcher as it is lowered.
14. The rescuer operating the rescue device will allow the rope to release,
but always keeping control of the rope as the stretcher is lowered to the
nacelle floor.
15. When the stretcher is at the rear of the nacelle and lowered to the
nacelle floor, a tag line will be attached to the head section of the
stretcher and lowered to the ground for ground control during the
descent. The remaining rescue system bag with rescue rope should be
released out the tower at this time. Keep the rescue rope clear of the
tagline.
16. At this time the rescuers will tie off 100% and open the nacelle crane
gates.
17. The stretcher is moved out of the nacelle feet first and positioned to be
lowered. Once the stretcher is completely out of the nacelle, the ground
personnel will be notified that the stretcher will be released and they
have control of the stretcher.
18. The nacelle crane gates are closed as the stretcher is released for
descend.
19. One rescuer will stay by the rear of the nacelle to observe and let the
rescue device operator know to slow down or stop the descent if
needed.
20. Once on the ground EMS will take control of victim.
Lowering to nacelle floor
Tag line
Rescue line
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Subject Matter Expert(s) Change Summary
D. Bressert Initial release
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Personnel working in or on a Clipper turbine, project or facility must follow all applicable Clipper
and Project Owner Environmental Health and Safety policies without fail. All personnel must
also hold a Clipper Environmental Health and Safety certification or have a Permission to Work
Verification on file with the project owner and /or Clipper Windpower prior to accessing any
equipment on site.
Adhere to all Clipper Environmental Health and Safety policies without fail,
including the use of personal protective equipment during the performance of
procedures outlined in this document and whenever applicable.
RECOGNIZE SAFETY SYMBOLS, WORDS, AND LABELS
DANGER—Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or death if policies
and procedures are not strictly adhered to.
WARNING—Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or
death.
CAUTION—Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal injury or
product or property damage.
Clipper 2.5 Series Wind Turbine
DC-069856-01 Rev A
Date of Submission:
07/11/2008
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION..........................................................................1
TABLE OF CONTENTS..................................................................................................2
General Provisions..........................................................................................................3
Purpose .................................................................................................................3
Responsibilities .....................................................................................................3
Definitions .......................................................................................................................4
Biological Hazard ..................................................................................................4
Medical Wastes/ Infectious Wastes.......................................................................4
Universal Precautions ...........................................................................................4
Hazards ..........................................................................................................................5
Scope ....................................................................................................................5
Hazard Control ......................................................................................................5
Administrative Controls .........................................................................................5
Reporting and Record Keeping .............................................................................5
Training .................................................................................................................5
Hepatitis-B Virus (HBV) Vaccinations ...................................................................6
Treatment and Notification ....................................................................................7
General Procedures........................................................................................................8
Cuts .......................................................................................................................8
Blood Exposure .....................................................................................................8
Waste Disposal Plan.......................................................................................................9
Disposal Plan ........................................................................................................9
Blood Exposure ...................................................................................................10
Blood-Borne Pathogen Control Universal Precautions and General Safety Rules
Exposure Determination ...............................................................................................11
Precautions and General Safety Rules ...............................................................11
Control of Blood-Borne Pathogens Program ................................................................12
Medical Waste Treatment and Disposal Procedures....................................................12
For Posting ..........................................................................................................12
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General Provisions
Purpose An infection control plan must be prepared for all persons who handle, store,
use, process, or disposes of infectious medical wastes, or may foreseeable
exposed to blood or body fluids in the conduct of their job. This infection
control plan complies with OSHA requirement, 29 CFR 1910.1030, Blood
Borne Pathogens. The plan includes requirements for personal protective
equipment, housekeeping, training, and a procedure for reporting exposures.
Employees who provide 1st aid response as part of their job task must be
included in the program.
Responsibilities • The Director of EHS will conduct the Blood Borne Pathogen Program and
maintain records of training and inspections for this program.
• The Director of EHS will ensure proper conduct of the program though
inspections, record keeping and periodic audit.
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Definitions
Biological
Hazard
The term biological hazard or biohazard is taken to mean any viable
infectious agent that presents a risk, or a potential risk, to the well being of
humans.
Medical
Wastes/
Infectious
Wastes
All waste emanating from human or animal tissues, blood or blood products
or fluids. This includes used first aid bandages, syringes, needles, sharps,
material used in spill cleanup and contaminated PPE or clothing.
Universal
Precautions
Refers to a system of infectious disease control that assumes that every
direct contact with body fluids is infectious and requires every employee
exposed to be protected as though such body fluids were infected with blood-
borne pathogens. All infectious/medical material must be handled according
to Universal Precautions (OSHA Instruction CPL 2-2.44A)
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Hazards
Scope Unprotected exposure to body fluids presents the possible risk of infection
from a number of blood borne pathogens that include but are not limited to
Hepatitis and HIV.
Hazard Control Prevention of exposure to blood borne pathogens engineering controls
includes proper storage facilities and containers, syringes designed to
prevent accidental needle sticks, autoclaves and disinfectant equipment.
Administrative
Controls
Prevention of exposure to blood borne pathogen administrative controls
include universal precautions, assignment of PPE, employee training, use of
spill kits specifically designed for blood and body fluids, restricted access to
waste collection points and waste disposal procedures.
Reporting and
Record
Keeping
Any reports required by OSHA will be maintained by the Program
Coordinator or designee. All reports (Training Certificates, Notice of HBV
Vaccinations, exposure reports) will be maintained for 30 years.
Occupationally contracted HBV or HIV will be recorded on the OSHA 200
Log of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses as an illness. Exposures to blood-
borne pathogens from contact with sharps will be recorded on the OSHA 200
Log of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses if treatment such as gamma
globulin, hepatitis B immune globulin or hepatitis B vaccine is prescribed by a
Physician.
Training All personnel assigned duties as 1st Responders will receive initial and
annual training by a qualified medical practitioner on the Blood borne
Pathogen Program. Additionally, personnel trained in First Aid shall be
offered this annual training. All new and current affected Employees will be
trained initially and annually thereafter. The content of the training program
will include:
o Facility Policy
o Types and transmission of Blood-Borne Pathogens
o General Safety Rules
o Universal Precautions
o Use of Personal Protective Equipment
o Medical or iv drug use Waste Disposal Procedures
o Post Exposure Treatment and Procedures
o HBV Vaccinations
Documentation
of training
Documentation of training should be by Control of Blood-Borne Pathogens
Training Certificate.
All Employees not affected by this Program will receive an overview of the
program requirements during scheduled department Safety Meetings with
documentation by Safety Meeting Minutes Form.
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Hazards, continued
Hepatitis-B
Virus (HBV)
Vaccinations
Health Professionals and those required to provide first aid or emergency
response duties or medical care on a routine basis will be offered Hepatitis-B
Virus (HBV) Vaccinations at Clipper wind Power’s expense. Employees that
transfer to a job or their job is reclassified to include exposure to blood-borne
pathogens will be offered HBV Vaccinations within 10 working days of the
transfer or reclassification.
The choice for HBV vaccination is not mandatory. If an affected Employee
chooses not to have the vaccination at the initial offering, they will have the
opportunity to be vaccinated when they are ready. Clipper wind Power will
document the offer, acceptance or declination, and vaccination dates with the
Notice of HBV Vaccinations Form.
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Post Exposure Treatment and Notification Procedures
Treatment and
Notification
Should an affected Employee or an Employee acting as a "Good Samaritan"
be occupationally exposed to HIV/HAV/HBV the affected Employee will
report the exposure to their immediate supervisor. Clipper Wind Power will
provide for the Employee to be tested for HIV/HAV/HBV at no charge to the
employee. Following the initial blood test at time of exposure, seronegative
Employees will be retested at 6 weeks, 12 weeks and 6 months to determine
if transmission has occurred. During this period, the Employee will follow the
recommendations provided by the Physician or the U. S. Public Health
Service.
An "occupational exposure" is defined as blood or body fluid contact from an
injured or ill Employee to an open wound, or mucous membrane of the
affected Employee, or an injury by a contaminated sharp object. Following
the report of exposure, ____________ will contact the exposure source and
request that person be tested for HIV/HAV/HBV at Facilities expense. The
request is not mandatory and if refused will not effect that Employee's future
employment. The source individual's blood is tested as soon as possible and
after consent is obtained to determine HBV and HIV infectivity. (Hepatitis B
surface Antigen, Hepatitis C Antibody and HIV Screen)
The exposed employee's blood shall be collected as soon as feasible and
tested for HBV (Hepatitis Bs Antibody, Hepatitis C Antibody) and HIV
serological status after consent is obtained (Employee Consent for HIV
Antibody Testing).
During all phases of Post Exposure, the confidentiality of the affected
Employee and exposure source will be maintained on a "need to know
basis". The Blood-Borne Pathogens Exposure and Treatment form is used to
document the exposure and offer of medical assistance to the affected
Employee and use the Medical Consent for Blood-Borne Pathogens Testing
form for the exposure source. The results of any HIV/HAV/HBV tests
conducted will be provided to the exposed and source Employees within 5
business days of receipt.
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General Procedures
Cuts If an employee has a needle stick, cut, or mucous membrane exposure to
another persons body fluids he/she must report the incident immediately.
Blood
Exposure
All employees exposed to human blood and blood products must report to
their immediate supervisor for information and possible inclusion in the
Hepatitis B Immunization Program.
Infection
Control Plan
The purpose of the Infection Control Plan is to protect the health and safety
of the persons directly involved in handling the materials, Facility personnel
and the general public by ensuring the safe handling, storage, use,
processing, and disposal of infectious medical waste. This plan complies with
OSHA requirement proposed for 29 CFR 1910.1030, Blood Borne
Pathogens.
Universal precautions: Refers to a system of infectious disease control
which assumes that every direct contact with body fluids is infectious and
requires every employee exposed to be protected as though such body fluids
were infected with blood-borne pathogens. All infectious/medical material
must be handled according to Universal Precautions (OSHA Instruction CPL
2-2.44A).
The following universal precautions must be taken.
1. Gloves must be made of appropriate disposable material, usually
intact latex or vinyl. They must be used:
o when the employee has cuts, abraded skin, chapped
hands, dermatitis, or the like.
o when examining abraded or non-intact skin of a patient
with active bleeding.
o while handling blood or blood products or other body
secretions during routine procedures.
2. Gowns, aprons, or lab coats must be worn when splashes of body
fluid on skin or clothing are possible.
3. Mask and eye protection are required when contact of mucosal
membranes (eyes, mouth or nose) with body fluids is likely to
occur (e.g. splashes or aerosolization).
4. Resuscitation equipment, pocket masks, resuscitation bags, or
other ventilation equipment must be provided to eliminate the
need for direct mouth to mouth contact.
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Waste Disposal Plan
Disposal Plan 5. Medical/Infectious waste must be segregated from other waste at
the point of origin.
6. Medical/Infectious waste, except for sharps
(e.g. razor blades, broken glass, needles, etc.) capable of
puncturing or cutting must be contained in double disposable red
bags conspicuously labeled with the words, "INFECTIOUS
WASTE -- BIOHAZARD."
7. Infectious sharps must be contained for disposal in leak-proof,
rigid puncture resistant containers.
8. Infectious waste thus contained as described in procedures 2 and
3 above must be placed in reusable or disposable leak-proof bins
or barrels which must be conspicuously labeled with the words,
"INFECTIOUS WASTE -- BIOHAZARD." These waste barrels are
be picked up regularly by an outside company licensed to handle
infectious wastes.
9. Spills/Disinfectants: a solution of sodium hypo chlorite (household
bleach) diluted 1:9 with water must be used to disinfect, following
initial cleanup of a spill with a chemical germicide approved as a
hospital disinfectant. Spills must be cleaned up immediately.
10. After removing gloves, and/or after contact with body fluids, hands
and other skin surfaces must be washed thoroughly and
immediately with soap or other disinfectant in hot water.
11. Other biological wastes that do not contain radioactive or
hazardous substances may be disinfected by steam sterilization
(autoclave) and then disposed of in the regular trash.
12. Liquid biohazard waste may be disposed of in the sewage
system following chemical decontamination.
13. Reusable glassware must be decontaminated in sodium hyper
chlorite (household bleach) solution (1:9) prior to rinsing and acid
washing. Then the glassware must be sterilized in an autoclave.
Prevent gross microbial contamination of hands (e.g., contact with
urine or feces).
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Waste Disposal Plan, continued
Blood
Exposure
Personal Protective Equipment for Worker Protection
Against HIV and HBV Transmission
Task Gloves Apron Mask Eyewear
Control of Bleeding w/ spurting blood X X X X
Bleeding control with minimal
bleeding
X
Emergency Child Birth X X X X
Blood Drawing X
Handling & Cleaning Instruments X
Cleaning Bio Spills X
Taking Temperature
Giving Injection X
Measuring Blood Pressure
The examples provided in this table are based on application of universal
precautions. Universal precautions are intended to supplement rather than
replace recommendation for routine infection control, such as hand washing
and using gloves to prevent gross microbial contamination of hands
(e.g., contact with urine or feces).
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Blood-Borne Pathogen Control Universal Precautions and
General Safety Rules Exposure Determination
Precautions
and General
Safety Rules
Clipper Wind Power will not perform invasive medical treatment or provide
intravenous medication. Therefore, the exposure to Blood-Borne Pathogens,
as defined in item # 3 below, is determined to be from routine and
emergency first aid treatment of common workplace injuries. The following
Universal Precautions and General Safety Rules have been established to
prevent the spread of viral and bacterial organisms (namely HIV/HAV/HBV).
In all cases, the Universal Precautions and General Safety Rules should be
followed.
• Before and immediately after providing patient care, wash exposed areas
(hands, arms, etc.) with antibacterial soap.
• Don and use the required personal protective equipment for the medical
care given as outlined in the Personal Protective Equipment for Worker
Protection Poster.
• Treat all human body fluids and items soiled with human body fluids
(blood, blood products, seamen, vaginal secretions, cerebrospinal fluid,
synovial fluid, pleural fluid, peritoneal fluid, pericardial fluid, amniotic fluid,
concentrated HIV/HAV/HBV, and saliva (in dental settings) as if
contaminated with HIV/HAV/HBV. (Note: Feces, urine, nasal secretions,
sputum, sweat, tears, or vomits need not be treated as contaminated
unless they contain visible blood)
• To avoid special handling, all clothing contaminated with human body
fluid will be presoaked (sprayed on the affected areas) with the
antibacterial/viral solution before being sent to the laundry. (Note: Gloves
and eye protection should be worn when handling contaminated clothing
until presoaked for 10 minutes)
• Any spills of body fluid will be presoaked (sprayed on the affected area)
with antibacterial/viral solution for 10 minutes before being removed.
(Note: Gloves and eye protection should be worn when handling spills of
body fluids)
• Any suspected exposure to HIV/HAV/HBV by human body fluid contact
(via broken skin, human bites, needle sticks, etc.) should be reported to
your Supervisor immediately.
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Control of Blood-Borne Pathogens Program
Medical Waste Treatment and Disposal Procedures
For Posting 1. All Medical Wastes (those soiled with covered human body fluids)
will be placed in a red leak-proof container marked either
Biohazard or Medical Waste. All other wastes will be discarded
following customary procedures. (Note: Soiled feminine
hygiene/sanitary napkins, soiled facial tissues, etc. are not
considered a biohazard or medical waste. Pretreatment is not
necessary; however, Employees should wear personal protective
equipment and wash hands with antibacterial soap afterwards)
2. Don and use the required personal protective equipment when
handling medical wastes as outlined in the Personal Protective
Equipment for Worker Protection Poster.
3. At the end of each shift, all accumulated medical wastes will be
treated to remove biohazards using the following procedure:
• Prepare a solution of 10 percent chlorine bleach to water
(approximately 2 cups chlorine bleach to 1 gallon of
water)
• Pour solution over the medical wastes and thoroughly
saturate
• Let stand for 10 minutes and then drain into sink
• Discard as ordinary wastes
• Rinse medical wastes container and return for use again.
• Wash hands and exposed areas with antibacterial soap.
Caution: Sharp objects (broken glass, hypodermic needles, etc.) should not
be handled by hand to prevent accidental punctures and lacerations
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Subject Matter Expert(s) Change Summary
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Personnel working in or on a Clipper turbine, project or facility must follow all applicable Clipper
and Project Owner Environmental Health and Safety policies without fail. All personnel must
also hold a Clipper Environmental Health and Safety certification or have a Permission to Work
Verification on file with the project owner and /or Clipper Windpower prior to accessing any
equipment on site.
Adhere to all Clipper Environmental Health and Safety policies without fail,
including the use of personal protective equipment during the performance of
procedures outlined in this document and whenever applicable.
RECOGNIZE SAFETY SYMBOLS, WORDS, AND LABELS
DANGER—Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or death if policies
and procedures are not strictly adhered to.
WARNING—Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or
death.
CAUTION—Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal injury or
product or property damage.
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Date of Submission: 06/20/2008
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION..........................................................................1
TABLE OF CONTENTS..................................................................................................2
GENERAL PROVISIONS ...............................................................................................2
Purpose and Scope...............................................................................................2
STANDARDS & COMMUNICATION ..............................................................................3
OSHA Hazard Communication Standard ..............................................................3
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)....................................................................3
Labels and Warnings.............................................................................................4
Hazardous Materials Identification System (HMIS)...............................................5
PROCEDURES ..............................................................................................................6
Hazard Determination Procedure..........................................................................6
TRAINING.......................................................................................................................7
Training Requirements ..........................................................................................7
Training of Contractors..........................................................................................8
New Hazardous Chemicals ...................................................................................8
MONITORING & HAZARD REDUCTION.......................................................................8
Monitoring for Airborne Chemicals ........................................................................8
Reduction of Hazardous Chemicals ......................................................................8
POLICY AFFECTING CONTRACTORS.........................................................................9
Hazard Communication for Contractors ................................................................9
APPENDIX ‘A’ – HAZARD COMMUNICATION INVENTORY......................................10
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Purpose and
Scope
The objective of this policy is to ensure that:
• Every chemical used by Clipper Windpower Inc. is evaluated with
regard to potential physical and health hazards.
• Information regarding potential hazard(s) of chemicals used at Clipper
Windpower, Inc. sites is transmitted to employees, visitors and
appropriate contractors.
• Employees are notified with respect to potential hazard(s) resulting
from operations and investigative activities.
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STANDARDS & COMMUNICATION
OSHA Hazard
Communication
Standard
In August 1987, the United States Department of Labor, through its
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), revised its standard
for communicating potential health and physical hazards to employees,
contractors, and customers to cover all employees exposed to hazardous
chemicals in their work places. This standard applies to Clipper
Windpower Inc. and its subsidiaries. Requirements of the standard are:
• Hazard Determination
o Chemical manufacturers must determine both health and
physical hazards of the materials they produce.
• Chemical Inventory
o A chemical inventory must be compiled for each work area.
See Appendix A for a blank Hazardous Chemical Inventory.
 Maintained, up-to-date, and posted or filed in the work
area so that it is available for employee review at any
time.
o As new chemicals are introduced into the work area, they
must be added to the inventory along with filing a MSDS.
o A MSDS must be kept on file for 30 years as chemicals are
removed, changed, deleted or phased out.
Material Safety
Data Sheets
(MSDS)
• The producer of a hazardous material must prepare a MSDS for the
material, supply the customer a copy of the MSDS with the first shipment,
and update the MSDS as needed.
• Employees and contractors using, handling, or storing the chemical at the
customer's site must be given the information contained in the MSDS as
part of a training program. The MSDS must be readily available to
employees and contractors for review.
• The standard requires that the MSDS provide:
o The specific chemical identity of the material.
o The physical and chemical characteristics.
o The physical hazards.
o The health hazards, including signs and symptoms of exposure,
and medical conditions generally recognized as being aggravated
by exposure to the chemical.
o The primary routes of exposure; for example inhalation, ingestion
or absorption.
o The OSHA or other exposure limit used or recommended by the
MSDS author.
o Whether the chemical is a known carcinogen.
o The generally applicable precautions for safe handling and use of
the chemical.
o Emergency and first aid procedures.
o The date of preparation or latest revision.
o The name, address, and telephone number of a person who can
give additional information and appropriate emergency
procedures if needed.
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STANDARDS & COMMUNICATION, Continued
Labels and
Warnings
• All containers of hazardous chemicals that are shipped must be labeled
to reflect the identity, the hazard warning, and the name and address of
the chemical manufacturer.
• Containers of hazardous chemicals in the workplace must be labeled as
to identity using the full chemical name (i.e., acetone) with appropriate
hazard warning(s) (flammable).
• Piping systems will be labeled with the hazardous material that is in the
pipe or hose.
o Tags or labels at intervals so the piping system is visible in areas
the piping enters
o Painted/labeled pipes shall meet the Clipper Windpower, Inc.
color code:
 Red = Electrical Powerlines/Prohibition/Danger/Fire
Suppression
 Yellow = Gas,Oil,Steam/Caution/Inherently Hazardous
Materials
 Orange = Communication/Work Zone/Warning signs
 Blue = Water/Information/Notice/Low Hazard
 Green = Sewers, Drains/Directional/Safety
 Purple = Hydraulic fluid
 White/Black = Pneumatic (Air)
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STANDARDS & COMMUNICATION, Continued
Hazardous
Materials
Identification
System (HMIS)
• Clipper Windpower, Inc. utilizes the Hazardous Materials Identification
System (HMIS). See Figure 1.
o Blue = Health Hazard – numbering system from 0 – 4
 0 = No significant risk to health
 1 = Irritation or minor reversible injury possible
 2 = Temporary or minor injury may occur
 3 = Major injury likely unless prompt action is taken and
medical treatment is given
 4 = Life-threatening, major or permanent damage may
result from single or repeated overexposures
o Red = Flammability Hazard – numbering system from 0 – 4
 0 = nonflammable, WILL NOT BURN
 1 = Flash point above 200°F and must be preheated to
burn
 2 = Flash point above 100°F but below 200°F
 3 = Flash points below 73°F and boiling points above
100°F as well as liquids with flash points between 73°F
and 100°F.
 4 = Flash Point below 73°F and boiling points below
100°F. Materials may ignite spontaneously if exposed to
air.
o Yellow = Reactivity Hazard – numbering system from 0 – 4
 0 = Materials which are normally stable even under fire
conditions, and which will not react with water.
 1 = Materials which are normally stable, but can become
unstable at high temperatures and pressures.
 2 = Materials that undergo violent chemical change at
elevated temperatures and pressures. These materials
may also react violently with water.
 3 = Materials that are capable of detonation or explosive
reaction, but require a strong initiating source, or must be
heated under confinement before initiation. Materials
which react explosively with water.
 4 = Materials that are readily capable of detonation or
explosive decomposition at normal temperatures and
pressures.
Figure 1: HMIS Label
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PROCEDURES
Hazard
Determination
Procedure
• Chemicals mixed for on-site use must be evaluated to determine if they
are hazardous. If a chemical is determined to be a physical or health
hazard, an MSDS must be prepared and the hazard identified.
• The following procedure is used to evaluate the hazards of a chemical:
o Determination of Physical Hazards:
 The department mixing or using the chemical must
research relevant available literature, including published
as well as internal information.
o Sources consulted in evaluating hazards of chemicals:
 EH&S Manager/Coordinator
 29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart Z
 "Threshold Limit Values for Chemical Substances and
Physical Agents in the Work Environment", American
Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, current
edition.
 "Workplace Environmental Exposure Level Guides",
American Industrial Hygiene Association.
 "Annual Report on Carcinogens", National Toxicology
Program.
 Monographs, International Agency for Research on
Cancer.
 Sources which may be consulted in hazard evaluation:
• Tests conducted in hazard evaluation.
• Tests data from other sources (manufacturers,
laboratories, etc.).
• Commercial data bases and standard tests and
handbooks (see Appendix C to 29 CFR 1910.1200
for a list of available sources).
• MSDSs from other manufacturers.
• The information is studied to determine significant
physical hazards of the chemical.
o Determination of Health Hazards
o The chemical (MSDS) is submitted to the EH&S
Department for evaluation of possible health hazards* and
aquatic toxicity.
o Relevant available literature including published and
internal information is compiled.
o Toxicological and medical literature is reviewed and data
from scientifically valid studies evaluated for hazard
information.
o The evaluating health professionals report their
conclusions to the Department requesting the chemical.
*Health hazards are determined according to the definitions
and criteria set forth in Appendices A and B to CFR
1910.1200.
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TRAINING
Training
Requirements
• All Clipper Windpower, Inc. employees are given training in the general
requirements of the Hazard Communication Standard.
o Given a copy of the Hazardous Chemical Inventory
o Informed that all Hazardous Chemical Containers are labeled with
appropriate labeling
o Informed of the location of the Material Safety Data Sheets.
o Given a brief description of an MSDS and how to read an MSDS
o Informed to contact their Supervisor with questions on Hazardous
Materials
• Employees assigned to jobs requiring routine use or handling of
potentially hazardous chemicals are given additional training by their
supervisors:
o Emphasis on health and/or physical hazards of the specific
chemical.
o The hazards of chemicals in the employee's work area.
o The measures the employee can take for protection against the
hazards.
o Specific procedures put into effect by the employers to provide
protection such as work practices and the use of personal
protective equipment.
o Methods and observations, such as visual appearance or smell,
which a worker can use to detect the presence of a hazardous
chemical to which he or she may be exposed.
o How to obtain and use the available hazard information.
• Employees performing non-routine tasks with potential for exposure to a
hazardous material are given special training by their supervisors:
o Dealing with the particular hazard.
o Emphasis on health and/or physical hazards of the specific
chemical.
o The hazards of chemicals in the employee's work area.
o The measures the employee can take for protection against the
hazards.
o Specific procedures put into effect by the employers to provide
protection such as work practices and the use of personal
protective equipment.
o Methods and observations, such as visual appearance or smell,
which a worker can use to detect the presence of a hazardous
chemical to which he or she may be exposed.
o How to obtain and use the available hazard information.
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TRAINING, Continued
Training of
Contractors
The Site EH&S Coordinator and Contractor Supervisor informs contract
employees of known hazards which may be encountered during the course
of the job and how to use the MSDS system. This training is given by the
supervisor.
New Hazardous
Chemicals
Before a hazardous chemical previously unused in an area is put into
service, all employees assigned to the area must be instructed on the
hazards of the materials.
MONITORING & HAZARD REDUCTION
Monitoring for
Airborne
Chemicals
• Personnel monitoring samples and/or area (fixed location) samples are
collected and analyzed.
• The jobs monitored and locations that are sampled are chosen on the
basis of those with the greatest potential for employee exposure, except
for those chemicals regulated by the Occupational Safety and Health
Association. All employees with the potential for exposure to regulated
chemicals will receive initial air monitoring. If action levels are exceeded,
corrective action will be taken and monitoring will be performed every six
months.
• Potential exposure levels for other chemicals used or produced in the
various locations are determined as needed.
• Monitoring results are reported to the area sampled and to all employees
assigned to the job or, if appropriate, to the area. Results are maintained
in the EH&S Managers/Coordinators Office
Reduction of
Hazardous
Chemicals
It is Clipper Windpower, Inc.’s policy and intention to reduce or remove
hazardous chemicals from the workplace where possible.
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POLICY AFFECTING CONTRACTORS
Hazard
Communication
for Contractors
All contractors who perform work for Clipper Windpower Inc. and/or its
subsidiaries are provided with information about the job and hazards which
may be encountered by the Site Contract Coordinator with input as
necessary from the area(s) involved.
• Before starting the job, the contractor is advised:
o That he/she must conform to safety practices necessary to
protect his/her employees and Clipper Windpower Inc.
employees from exposure to hazards from the job.
o Of unusual hazardous situations recognized by Clipper
Windpower, Inc. and unique to site operations, and of
protective equipment, procedures, and/or safety rules used or
followed if the job is done by Physical Plant personnel.
o Those chemicals that may be brought on the site only after an
MSDS is obtained.
o That his/her employees must be acquainted with the location
and the contents of MSDSs for all chemicals used in
performing the job.
o That he/she must inform the Site Contract Coordinator of any
activity which may adversely-affect the safety and health of
Clipper Windpower Inc. employees.
o That Clipper Windpower Inc.’s labeling system requires that
containers be labeled as to identity the contents and with the
appropriate hazard warning.
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APPENDIX ‘A’ – HAZARD COMMUNICATION INVENTORY
Chemical Name Common Name
Department/
Area Quantity
Health
Flammabil
ity
Reactivity
Physical
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POWERED INDUSTRIAL TRUCK
CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
Subject Matter Expert(s) Change Summary
Jeff Moore Initial Release
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Personnel working in or on a Clipper turbine, project or facility must follow all applicable Clipper
and Project Owner Environmental Health and Safety policies without fail. All personnel must
also hold a Clipper Environmental Health and Safety certification or have a Permission to Work
Verification on file with the project owner and /or Clipper Windpower prior to accessing any
equipment on site.
Adhere to all Clipper Environmental Health and Safety policies without fail,
including the use of personal protective equipment during the performance of
procedures outlined in this document and whenever applicable.
RECOGNIZE SAFETY SYMBOLS, WORDS, AND LABELS
DANGER—Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or death if policies
and procedures are not strictly adhered to.
WARNING—Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or
death.
CAUTION—Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal injury or
product or property damage.
Clipper 2.5 Series Wind Turbine
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Date of Submission: 07/14/2008
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION..........................................................................1
GENERAL PROVISIONS ...............................................................................................3
Purpose and Scope...............................................................................................3
RESPONSIBILITIES.......................................................................................................3
Certified Operator..................................................................................................3
Trainer ...................................................................................................................3
Management .........................................................................................................3
CLASSIFICATION ..........................................................................................................4
Definition ...............................................................................................................4
Class I ...................................................................................................................4
Class III .................................................................................................................4
Class IV .................................................................................................................4
Class V ..................................................................................................................4
Class VII ................................................................................................................4
MAINTENANCE/CHECK SHEET(S)/REFUELING.........................................................5
Maintenance and Inspection .................................................................................5
Refueling ...............................................................................................................5
Charging/ Changing Batteries ...............................................................................5
Check Sheets (See Appendices A through D) ......................................................6
GENERAL OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FORKLIFTS.........................................8
Definition ...............................................................................................................8
Safe Operating Procedures...................................................................................8
PROCEDURES FOR OPERATING A POWERED INDUSTRIAL TRUCK...................10
Safe Starting Procedure ......................................................................................10
Traveling..............................................................................................................10
Loading................................................................................................................11
Transporting Loads .............................................................................................11
Unloading ............................................................................................................12
SAFETY TIPS...............................................................................................................12
APPENDIX ‘A’ – Class IV & V Powered Industrial Truck Inspection Checksheet ........14
APPENDIX ‘B’ – Class II Powered Industrial Truck Inspection Checksheet.................15
APPENDIX ‘C’ – Class III Powered Industrial Truck Inspection Checksheet ...............16
APPENDIX ‘D’ – Class VII Powered Industrial Truck Inspection Checksheet..............17
APPENDIX ‘E’ – Forklift Operator Quizzes...................................................................18
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GENERAL PROVISIONS
Purpose and
Scope
The purpose of the Industrial Lift Truck Program, in accordance with 29 CFR
1910.178, is to inform workers of the hazards involved in operating and
maintaining powered industrial trucks.
This policy covers the communication of powered industrial truck (PIT)
hazards to full-time Clipper Windpower employees, visitors, vendors and
contractors.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Certified
Operator
• Responsible for inspecting the PIT daily.
• Obeying all safe operating procedures.
• Carry a valid certification to operate a PIT issued by a Clipper Windpower
Inc. certified trainer.
• Certification is to be PIT specific (classification).
Trainer • Provide academic direction to certify Clipper employees
• Know what is expected when operating a PIT
• Administer a written test.
• Observe the employee driving the Powered Industrial Truck to ensure
they are proficient at operating it.
Management • Ensure employees are aware of the Clipper Windpower Inc. Powered
Industrial Truck program.
• Prohibit any uncertified person from operating Clipper Windpower-owned
PIT unless the following is completed:
o Proficiency is proven to a Clipper Windpower PIT trainer and the
Certified Operator test is given and passed.
o Operator already has a valid certification issued by an outside entity.
The certification will be reviewed by an EHS representative, and
he/she may issue a Clipper Windpower PIT license.
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CLASSIFICATION
Definition A powered industrial truck (PIT) is any mobile power-propelled truck used to
carry, push, pull, lift, stack, or tier materials. They may be ridden or
controlled by a walking operator. Common types of PITs include, but are not
limited to, forklifts, man lifts, and personnel carts.
Over-the-road trucks and earth moving equipment are NOT included in this
definition.
There are five (5) classifications of PITs operated by Clipper Windpower
employees.
Class I Electric Motor Rider Trucks
• Counterbalanced rider type stand-up trucks
• Three-wheel sit-down electric trucks
Class III Electric Motor Hand or Hand/Rider Trucks
• Low lift walkie pallet jack
• Stand-up AC powered narrow-aisle lift trucks
Class IV Internal Combustion Engine Trucks - Cushion (Solid) Tires
• Sit-down Rider Fork – LPG
Class V Internal Combustion Engine Trucks – Pneumatic Tires
• Fork Counterbalanced (Pneumatic Tires)
Class VII Rough Terrain Forklift Trucks
• Extended-Reach
• Pneumatic Tires
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MAINTENANCE/CHECK SHEET(S)/REFUELING
Maintenance
and Inspection
All PITs will be inspected daily by a certified operator and any maintenance
will be performed by a qualified powered industrial truck mechanic.
• Any forklift not in safe operating condition must be removed from
service.
• All repairs must be made by authorized maintenance personnel.
Refueling The PIT operator-training program should teach trainees to observe the
following rules relative to the refueling of forklifts:
• Do not smoke at or near the refueling station.
• Do not restart gasoline or diesel-powered forklifts after refueling until
all spilled fuel has evaporated or been absorbed and wiped up, and
until the fuel tank cap is back in place.
• Do shut off the forklift engine when refueling.
• Do check the LPG tank for dents, gouges, and other damage.
• Do inspect the quick-disconnect coupling for damage, deterioration,
and damaged or missing flexible seals.
• Do inspect the valves and fittings of the LPG tank for damage and
ensure that the relief valve points are in the direction specified by the
manufacturer.
• Do wear gloves, long sleeves and a face shield when changing LPG
tanks. Escaping gas is painfully cold to the skin.
Charging/
Changing
Batteries
Many people do not know that batteries and battery acid can be dangerous.
Forklift operators should be taught to observe these rules:
• Battery charging installation areas are designated as battery charging
installation areas.
• Always wear appropriate impervious gauntlet gloves and eye and
face protection when filling battery cells.
• Battery charging areas must be provided with operable emergency
flushing facilities and with adequate ventilation for the dispersal of
fumes that batteries produce during charging.
• “NO SMOKING” signs must be posted in battery charging areas. DO
NOT SMOKE in battery charging areas.
• Add battery acid to water. Do not add water to battery acid.
• A carboy tilter or siphon must be provided for handling electrolyte.
• The forklift must be properly positioned and the brake applied before
an attempt is made to change or charge the batteries.
• The vent caps must be inspected to ensure that they are not plugged.
To avoid electrolyte spray, the vent caps must be in position before
the battery is charged.
o Tools and other metallic objects must be kept away from the
top of uncovered batteries.
o The battery cover or compartment cover must be left open
during the charging of batteries so that heat may dissipate.
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MAINTENANCE/CHECK SHEET(S)/REFUELING
Check Sheets
(See
Appendices A
through D)
The checklists are designed to ensure that the Power Industrial Truck is in
good, safe working order.
• Overhead Guard – Are there broken welds, missing bolts or damaged
areas?
• Hydraulic Cylinders – Is there leakage or damage on the lift, tilt or
attachment functions of the cylinders?
• Mast Assembly – Are there broken welds, cracked or bent areas, or
worn or missing stops?
• Lift Chains and Rollers
o Is there wear or damage or kinks, signs of rust, or any sign
that lubrication is required?
o Is there squeaking?
o Are they cracked or bent, worn, or mismatched?
o Is there excessive oil or water on the forks?
• Tires – What do the tires look like?
o Are there large cuts around the circumference of the tire?
o Are there pieces of rubber missing or separated from the rim?
o Are there missing lugs?
o Is there bond separation that may cause slippage?
• Battery Check
o Are the cell caps and terminal covers in place?
o Are the cables missing insulation?
• Hydraulic Fluid – Check level
• Gauges – Are they all properly working?
• Steering
o Is there excessive free play?
o If power steering, is the pump working?
• Brakes
o If pedal goes all the way to the floor when you apply the
service brake, that is the first indicator that the brakes are bad.
o Do brakes also work in reverse?
o Does the parking brake work? The truck should not be
capable of movement when the parking brake is engaged.
• Lights – If equipped with lights, are they working properly?
• Horn – Does the horn work?
• Safety Seat – If the truck is equipped with a safety seat, is it working?
• Load Handling Attachments
o Is there hesitation when hoisting or lowering the forks, when
using the forward or backward tilt, or the lateral travel on the
side shift?
o Is there excessive oil on the cylinders?
• Propane Tank – Is the tank guard bracket properly positioned and
locked down?
• Propane Hose
o Is it damaged? It should not be frayed, pinched, kinked or
bound in any way.
o Is the connector threaded on squarely and tightly?
• Propane Odor – If the presence of propane gas odor is detected, turn
off the tank valve and report the problem.
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MAINTENANCE/CHECK SHEET(S)/REFUELING
Check Sheets
(See
Appendices A
through D)
• Engine Oil – Check levels
• Engine Coolant – Visually check the level.
Never remove the radiator cap to check the
coolant level when the engine is running or while
the engine is hot. Always wear gloves while
removing the radiator cap.
• Transmission Fluid – Check levels.
• Windshield Wipers – Do they work properly?
• Seat Belts – Do they work and fit properly?
• Safety Door (stand up rider models) – Is it in place and functional?
• Safety Switch (stand up riding tow tractors) – Is it working?
• Hand guards (riding tow tractors, walking pallet trucks, walking
trainstackers) – Are they in place?
• Tow Hook
o Does it engage and release smoothly?
o Does the safety catch work properly?
• Control Lever – Does the lever operate properly?
• Safety Interlock (order pickers) - If the gate is open, does the vehicle
run?
• Gripper Jaws (order pickers) – Do the jaws open and close quickly
and smoothly?
• Work Platform (order pickers) – Does the platform raise and lower
smoothly?
NOTE: See Appendix A for the Specific Powered Industrial Truck Daily
Check Sheet.
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GENERAL OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FORKLIFTS
Definition The general operating procedures outlined below are all safety related,
affecting the PIT operator, the pedestrian or the load being transported.
While some of these procedures may appear to be common sense, they
should all be thoroughly discussed to enhance overall safety.
Safe Operating
Procedures
• If at any time a forklift is found to be in need of repair, defective or in any
way unsafe, the forklift must be taken out of service until it has been
restored to a safe operating condition.
• All repairs must be made by authorized personnel only.
• Manufacturer’s operating instructions must be understood by the
operator.
• Operation of the controls must be explained and their functions
demonstrated.
• Load capacity information must be explained. A forklift must never be
used to lift a load beyond its capability.
• Fuel tanks must not be filled while the engine is running. Fuel spillage
must be avoided.
• Any spillage of oil or fuel must be carefully absorbed and wiped up or
evaporated. The fuel tank cap must be replaced before the engine is
restarted.
• A forklift must not be operated if there is a leak in the fuel system. The
leak must first be repaired.
• Seat belts are required to be worn while operating the forklift.
• The operator must always drive slowly enough to make a turn without
tipping the forklift and to stop safely for pedestrians.
• Wet or slippery driving surfaces require slower than ordinary speeds.
• The operator must not pass another vehicle at intersections, blind spots
or other dangerous locations.
• The operator must slow down and sound the horn at cross aisles and
other locations where vision is obstructed.
• The operator must watch for pedestrians, especially at intersections,
passageways and doors leading from toilets, lunchrooms and offices.
• The operator must never drive directly toward anyone.
• Stunt driving and horseplay are not permitted.
• A forklift may be used to elevate workers only if proper precautionary
measures are taken:
o A safety platform with guardrails must be firmly secured to the
forks to keep the worker from falling.
o The person being lifted should have some way of shutting off the
power to the forklift in case of emergency.
o Protection from falling objects should be provided in accordance
with particular conditions.
o No one can be allowed to stand or pass under the lift portion of
any forklift, whether loaded or empty, because injury may result
from mechanical failure or falling objects.
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GENERAL OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FORKLIFTS
Safe Operating
Procedures
• Loaders and/or operators must check the maximum load capacity on
the forklift nameplate.
• Lifted loads must be neatly piled and cross-tied, if possible.
• To reduce the risk of tipping, the load must be centered on the lift
forks.
• Carry the load low enough to avoid striking overhead obstructions,
such as doorways, electrical conduits and sprinklers.
• Carry the load high enough to avoid raised or uneven surfaces.
• Do not raise or lower a load while the forklift is moving, lest the
operator’s attention is distracted from driving.
• Drive the forklift in reverse if bulky items obstruct the front view.
• Easy and gradual starts and stops help prevent loads from shifting.
• Exercise caution on inclines. Always drive with the load pointed uphill
(whether ascending or descending).
• Be especially careful going downhill so that the forklift can be brought
to an emergency stop.
• Never load or park the forklift so that fire aisles, fire equipment, or
means of egress are obstructed.
• Utilize spotters if the load or other obstacles obstruct the operator’s
view.
• Motorized hand trucks must enter a confined area with the load end
forward.
• When loading highway trucks, properly secure the dockboard, then
drive over it carefully and without an overload.
• Keep forklifts well back from the edge of loading docks and other
open-sided floors.
• In order to safely board a highway truck with a forklift, set the brakes
of the truck and chock the rear trailer wheels so that the truck will not
move.
o Note: As pertaining to OSHA standard (1910.178) during
trailer loading/unloading operations, other positive mechanical
means used to prevent truck/trailer movement may also be
acceptable. IOSHA allows use of springloaded brake system
and dock locks in lieu of chocking or blocks, since spring-
loaded brakes or dock locks serve as acceptable means to
secure trucks or trailers to loading docks. 29 CFR
1910.178(k)(1) requires wheel chocks to be placed under the
rear wheels of highway trucks to prevent the trucks from
rolling while they are boarded by powered industrial trucks;
and 29 CFR 1910.178(m)(7) requires wheel blocks to be in
place to prevent movement of trailers while loading or
unloading. Specifically, the opinion of the Iowa Department of
Labor is that spring-loaded brakes or dock locks are as safe
as compliance with the standards and are an acceptable
alternative to compliance with the standards provided the
brake systems or dock locks are properly maintained,
inspected and functionally checked to ensure effectiveness
and reliability.
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GENERAL OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FORKLIFTS
Safe Operating
Procedures
• Immediately upon uncoupling a semitrailer from its tractor, inspect the
landing gear to ensure its ability to support the imposed load.
• Check the flooring of highway trucks, trailers and railroad cars for breaks
and other signs of weakness before boarding with the forklift.
• If a semitrailer is not coupled to a tractor, fixed jacks may be needed to
support the trailer and prevent its upending during loading or unloading.
• A forklift must not be parked closer than 8 feet to a railroad track.
• When the operator must leave the forklift unattended, load engaging
means must be fully lowered, controls must be neutralized, the power
must be shut off, and the brakes must be set. Removing the keys is an
additional safety precaution.
• When an operator is dismounted and is within 25 feet of the vehicle and
is in view of the vehicle, the engine may be left running. The load
engaging mechanism must be fully lowered, controls must be neutralized,
and the brakes must be set.
• Wheels must be blocked if the forklift is parked on an incline.
PROCEDURES FOR OPERATING A POWERED INDUSTRIAL TRUCK
Safe Starting
Procedure
• Secure the seat belt
• Apply the foot brake
• Place the direction selector lever in NEUTRAL
• Turn the ignition key to ON until the engine starts
• Check for visibility both in front and behind before engaging the forklift
gear.
• The forklift is now ready to operate.
Traveling • Be knowledgeable about plant traffic patterns and conditions.
• Maintain a safe following distance (three forklift lengths or three seconds)
behind other traffic.
• Keep a vehicle under control so that it can be stopped safely when floors
are slippery, wet or uneven.
• Avoid running over loose materials and slippery areas in order to avoid:
o Injury to the driver’s back
o Loss of control of the forklift
o Injury to the driver from being struck by the steering wheel or
by a lever
o Spilling the load
o Turning the forklift over on its side.
• Secure dockboard or bridge plates before crossing them with the
forklift and travel over them slowly and carefully.
• Maintain adequate overhead clearance from lights, sprinklers,
heaters, pipes, overhead tracks and doorways.
• Report or correct stacked material that is leaning to prevent collapse.
• Steer the forklift only with smooth motions in order to prevent loss of
control and tipping of the load.
• Check the rear clearance of the forklift before maneuvering near
pedestrians or near other vehicles.
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PROCEDURES FOR OPERATING A POWERED INDUSTRIAL
TRUCK
Loading • When handling any load, space the forks so that the load weight is evenly
distributed.
• Only attempt to handle stable or safely arranged loads.
• Approach each load slowly and carefully with the mast in a vertical
position until the load touches the carriage.
• Tilt the mast backwards slightly, then lift the load.
• Do not lift a load higher than necessary for safe traveling (normally 2 to 6
inches floor clearance).
Transporting
Loads
• Always look in the direction of travel.
• Always travel with the load as low as possible while maintaining good
floor clearance. The mast should be angled slightly back.
• Keeping the load low helps maintain the stability of the forklift.
• Never lift or lower loads while traveling. Changing the load height while
traveling with the forklift can affect the stability of the forklift and possibly
interfere with forward vision.
• Railroad tracks should be crossed at a slight angle unless a long load is
being carried across the forks.
• Allow for the rear swing (counterweight) when turning into narrow aisles.
• Slow down and sound the horn at cross-aisles, sharp curves, ramps,
dips, office or corridor entrances, blind corners, and on wet, slippery or
rough floors.
• In congested areas or when vision is obstructed, keep the forklift at a
slow speed and watch for obstructions and pedestrians.
• Always operate on inclines with the load uphill.
• Go up inclines in forward gear and go back down in reverse.
• Protect against accidents or damage by making sure that the forklift and
load weights do not exceed floor limits and that the raised mast or
overhead guard clears all overhead obstacles, lights, pipes, sprinklers,
heaters, overhead tracks and doorways.
• Prevent loss of control by turning the steering wheel only with smooth,
controlled motions.
• Normally, starts and stops should not be sudden because they place
unnecessary stress on the forklift.
• If the forklift is unattended and if the forklift is not within the operator’s
view, or if the forklift is more than 25 feet away from the operator, the
operator must do the following prior to leaving the forklift: fully lower the
attachment, put the controls in neutral, shut the engine off, set the
brakes, and put the wheel chocks in place. Turn off the LP gas cylinder if
the forklift will be stored for an hour or more. To prevent a tripping
hazard, place the forks of a forklift under a pallet.
THINK “LOW AND SLOW” WHILE TRAVELING
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PROCEDURES FOR OPERATING A POWERED INDUSTRIAL
TRUCK
Unloading • Maneuver the forklift into position.
• Tilt the mast forward to vertical position so the load will be level.
• If necessary, raise the forks to the desired height
• Lower the load until it rests upon the desired surface
• Smoothly back away without dragging.
NOTES:
• Pallets loaded with cases and cartons should be stacked straight and
square. The top tier should be staggered so as to “tie” the pallets into
place.
• Operator trainees should be taught to stack rolls or round objects tightly
together and straight. Then the rolls must be held securely with wedges.
SAFETY TIPS
Safety Tips • Only operate a forklift if you are authorized to do so.
• Become familiar with the features and functions of each forklift you
operate.
• Give your forklift a thorough operational check prior to each shift.
• Only use approved forklifts in classified locations where fire hazards
exist.
• Do not allow pedestrians to pass under the forks or attachment of your
forklift.
• Assume the responsibility for keeping your forklift under control at all
times.
• Know your travel routes. Ensure that there is overhead clearance, that
the bridge plates are secure, and that all floor surfaces are of sufficient
strength (trailers, warehouse, etc).
• Do not allow anyone to ride on your forklift as a passenger.
• Enforce the rule against stunt driving and horseplay.
• Protect your arms, legs and other parts of your body by keeping them
within the forklift and overhead guard area.
• Obey the rule against eating or drinking while driving, so that your full
attention can be on your work.
• Pick up a load only when you are sure it is stable.
• Know and do not exceed the rated load capacity of your forklift.
• Be responsible for your forklift—never leave it unattended.
• Protect yourself by observing the “NO SMOKING” rule at refueling and
recharging stations.
• Protect others by driving with the forks low and by parking with the forks
on the ground.
• Only allow authorized personnel to perform maintenance on your forklift.
• On ramps, drive in reverse when carrying a load down inclines, and look
in the direction of travel when going up inclines.
• Make sure the forks of your forklift are not used as an elevator unless
you are using a safety platform designed to hold people.
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SAFETY TIPS
Safety Tips • Satisfy yourself that the forklift you drive is equipped with the following
safety equipment:
o Backup alarm
o Rearview mirror
o High visibility color (with the rear of the forklift striped with paint or
reflective tape)
o Fire extinguisher
o Adequate and readily accessible emergency shutdown (deadman
seat brake)
o Rollover protection and seat belts
o Guards for air, hydraulic or fuel lines (from heat and abrasive
objects)
o Guards or shields for exhaust stack and service platform
o Special tires (for comfort, traction)
• Immediately report any accident to your supervisor, especially those
causing property damage or personal injury.
• Stop your forklift’s engine before filling the fuel tank.
• Use convex mirrors at blind corners to watch for pedestrians.
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APPENDIX ‘A’ – Class IV & V Powered Industrial Truck
Inspection Checksheet
Lift Truck Number:
Sit down three point w/(cushion tires = IV)(pneumatic tires = V)
Certified Operator:
Date:
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat
Engine Oil Level
Coolant Level
Hydraulic Fluid Level
Battery Level
Engine Fuel Level (LP)
Lift Chains greased
Oil Leaks Present
Fuel Leaks
Roll Cage Cracks
Visible stress cracks
Lift Forks cracks
Lift Truck Clean
Tires in good condition
Lights
Horn
Back-up Alarm
Steering (turns easy, don't grab)
Brakes Hold (forward/reverse)
Emergency Brake Holds
Lifts Forks Raise properly
Mast working freely
Side Shift works properly
Forward moves smoothly
Reverse moves smoothly
Seat Belts
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
Comments:
*Any defect must be reported to your
Supervisor!
*Defects will be corrected accordingly!
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APPENDIX ‘B’ – Class II Powered Industrial Truck Inspection
Checksheet
Lift Truck Number:
Electric Stand type/Narrow Isle Truck
Certified Operator:
Date:
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat
Hydraulic Fluid Level
Battery Level
Lift Chains greased
Oil Leaks Present
Roll Cage Cracks
Visible stress cracks
Lift Forks cracks
Lift Truck Clean
Tires in good condition
Lights
Horn
Back-up Alarm
Foot plate operates
Steering (turns easy, don't grab)
Brakes Hold (forward/reverse)
Emergency Brake Holds
Lifts Forks Raise properly
Mast working freely
Side Shift works properly
Forward moves smoothly
Reverse moves smoothly
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
Comments:
*Any defect must be reported to your
Supervisor!
*Defects will be corrected accordingly!
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APPENDIX ‘C’ – Class III Powered Industrial Truck Inspection
Checksheet
Lift Truck Number:
Electric Walk Behind Pallet Jack
Certified Operator:
Date:
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat
Hydraulic Fluid Level
Battery Level
Oil Leaks Present
Visible stress cracks
Lift Forks cracks
Lift Truck Clean
Tires in good condition
Horn
Back-up Alarm
Steering (turns easy, don't grab)
Brakes Hold (forward/reverse)
Emergency Brake Holds
Lifts Forks Raise properly
Forward moves smoothly
Reverse moves smoothly
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
Comments:
*Any defect must be reported to your
Supervisor!
*Defects will be corrected accordingly!
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APPENDIX ‘D’ – Class VII Powered Industrial Truck
Inspection Checksheet
Lift Truck Number:
Rough terrain (pneumatic tire) lift truck
Certified Operator:
Date:
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat
Engine Oil Level
Coolant Level
Hydraulic Fluid Level
Battery Level
Engine Fuel Level (LP)
Oil Leaks Present
Fuel Leaks
Visible stress cracks
Lift Truck Clean
Tires in good condition
Lights
Horn
Back-up Alarm
Steering (turns easy, don't grab)
Brakes Hold (forward/reverse)
Emergency controls working
Drive controls move smoothly
Safety Decals readable
Controls panel clean/working correctly
Safety indicator lights working
Surroundings Inspection
Ground terran solid
Pot holes
Slippery conditions
Windy conditions
Electrical lines over head
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
Comments:
*Any defect must be reported to your
Supervisor!
*Defects will be corrected accordingly!
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APPENDIX ‘E’ – Forklift Operator Quizzes
Name:_________________________________ Date: _________
Instructor: ______________________________ Instructor Signature: _______________________
1. Pedestrians have the right-of-way only while in designated pedestrian lanes.
TRUE or FALSE
2. Label the each of the following fork truck controls.
3. Name two of the three ways to detect a propane leak.
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
4. Minimum PPE items required when refueling a propane tank are
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
5. Which of the following would not be necessary to check before driving a forklift into a trailer:
a. Dock plate connected to trailer
b. Trailer license and registration
c. Trailer floor integrety and weight rating
d. Trailer wheels chocked
e. Trailer nose supported
6. If a load blocks your vision, it is OK to raise the load while moving to see under it.
TRUE or FALSE
7. Preoperation inspections are done only because OSHA says we have to do them.
TRUE or FALSE
8. Attachments reduce capacity by increasing the load center and adding weight.
TRUE or FALSE
9. Two significant differences between a forklift and a car are weight and steering.
TRUE or FALSE
1
2 3
4 5 6
2
7
8
9
Answers:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
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10. Which of the following conditions, when combined with turning sharply could create
a tipover?
a. A raised load.
b. An inclined surface.
c. A pothole
d. Speeding
e. All of the above
11. If your forklift has a rearview mirror, looking behind you is not necessary.
TRUE or FALSE
12. When driving without a load, the forks should be raised at least waist high to avoid hitting the
ground.
TRUE or FALSE
13. Choose the correct shut down procedure from the following list
a. Raise forks, place in park, release parking brake, turn off engine
b. Lower forks to ground, place in park, apply parking brake, turn on engine
c. Lower forks to ground, place in neutral, apply parking brake, turn off engine.
d. Raise forks, place in neutral, apply parking brake, turn off engine
Use the below picture for questions 14 through 16.
14. Which way will the center of gravity shift if a load is added to the forks?
a. A
b. B
c. C
d. D
15. Which way will the center of gravity shift if the truck moves in reverse and stops suddenly?
a. A
b. B
c. C
d. D
16. Which way will the center of gravity shift if the truck makes a quick turn to the right?
a. A
b. B
c. C
d. D
A
B
C
D
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True/False
T F 1. An operator of a powered industrial lift truck shall not drive up to employees
that are standing in front of a bench or fixed object.
T F 2. Before moving or stacking a lift truck, operator shall survey the path of travel in
order to avoid obstacles.
T F 3. A powered industrial truck operator shall report all accidents involving injury to
an employee or damage to buildings and equipment to the employer.
T F 4. A powered industrial truck operator shall maintain clear access of the fire
aisles, to stairways and fire equipment when depositing loads.
T F 5. An operator of a rider-type powered industrial truck may pass another truck
traveling in the same direction at intersections, blind spots, or other dangerous
locations if moving at a slow speed.
T F 6. In level areas an operator shall travel with the load engaging means elevated
only sufficiently to clear obstacles on floor or roadway.
T F 7. Starts, stops and turns shall be made in a manner that will prevent a load from
shifting or overturning the truck.
T F 8. A powered industrial truck operator shall drive at a slow speed over wet or
slippery floors
T F 9. An employee needs to be protected from airborne contaminants created in
exhaust gases of fossil fueled powered industrial trucks.
T F 10. Because the sulfuric acid electrolyte solution in batteries is corrosive, there
must be an eyewash facility within 25 feet of the battery charging area.
T F 11. A powered industrial truck operator must promptly report any defects on the
powered industrial truck to the employer.
T F 12. You must not fuel your truck while the engine is running.
T F 13. A powered industrial truck shall not be used to open freight car doors unless it
is equipped with attachments designed for that purpose.
T F 14. Semi-trucks and trailers shall have two (2) wheels blocked or restrained by
other mechanical means when being boarded by a powered industrial truck.
T F 15. When following another truck, you shall maintain approximately one (1) truck
length from the vehicle ahead.
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SELECT THE ANSWER THAT IS MOST CORRECT
16. An employee shall not be lifted or transported on a powered industrial truck except when
an approved safety platform is attached to the forks by:
a) Secured to the forks by an enclosed sleeve
b) A safety chain
c) Or a mechanical device in such a manner that the platform cannot
tip or slip
d) All of the above
17. Employees operating a powered industrial truck shall not place their arms or legs in either
of the following positions:
a) Between the uprights of the mast
b) Outside the running lines of a moving truck
c) Both a and b
18. A semi-trailer less than 30 feet in length, when not coupled to a tractor and being loaded
or unloaded with a powered industrial truck, shall:
a) Be provided a support capable of sustaining the load at the front
b) Be provided a support capable of sustaining the load on either side
of the trailer
c) Be provided with a support capable of sustaining the load at the rear
19. It is acceptable to lift or transport:
a) Only a load that cannot fall out of a basket or container
b) Only a load that cannot fall off the load engaging means during the
normal movements of the truck
c) a and b
20. If mechanical trouble develops with a powered industrial truck, you should:
a) Fix it yourself, if minor in nature
b) Drive until repairs can be made
c) Report the trouble to your Supervisor
21. Forks on empty parked powered industrial trucks must always be:
a) Two inches from the floor
b) Four inches from the floor
c) On the floor
22. When operating your powered industrial truck on a public road you should:
a) Assume traffic will avoid you
b) Obey the rules of the road as though you were in a car
c) Sound horn and steer clear of him
23. Your powered industrial truck permit must be:
a) Filed with the State of Iowa
b) Secured to the back of your truck
c) Be carried or made available for inspection during working hours
Job Safety & Environment Analysis Page 1 of 3
DC-012212-01 Rev C
Job Safety & Environment Analysis
Use in conjunction with JSEA Preparation Checklist as a tool for identifying hazards.
Facility Location: Date:
Job Task Performed: PIC of Job:
1) Assign The Right Team: Knowledge, Experience, Committed, Confident, Empowered
2) Understand The Steps / Define The Hazards: Who knows the hazards? Gather appropriate resources.
3) Execute: Influence, Manage, Lead, Assign Responsibility to Recommended Actions to Reduce / Eliminate Hazards
Team Members
(Print Name)
Job Title Employer Signature
If procedures should change or the JSEA is revised, STOP the job! You MUST get approval from person-in-charge (PIC) of job before
continuing.
• Is there anything associated with the work I am getting ready to do that could cause a fatality or serious injury to my co-workers or me?
• How can the work I’m about to do adversely affect the other workers in or around my work site:
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Job Safety & Environment Analysis
Use the JSEA Preparation Checklist as a tool for identifying hazards.
Facility Location: Date:
Job Task Performed: PIC of Job:
Basic Job Steps
(List the Tasks Involved)
Potential Hazards
(What If? What Could Go Wrong?)
Controls for Identified Hazards
(How To Eliminate Or Reduce Hazards?)
Name of Responsible Party
for Putting Controls in Place
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JSEA Preparation Checklist
PPE Required
hard hat / safety glasses / steel toe boots
hearing protection
Fire Resistant Clothing / Flash Gear
gloves
face shield / goggles
respiratory protection
fall protection gear
other:
Procedures To Review
specific job procedures
permit to work*
confined space entry*
hot work
cold cutting
hot bolting
energy isolation*
lifting operations*
ground disturbance*
working at heights
rescue plan for use of fall protection
emergency action plan
MSDS
other:
Adequate Personnel
knowledge / skills / experience
training / orientation
short service employees
approved EHS contractor’s list
PIC of job identified
communication among co-workers
other:
Tools & Equipment
proper tools & equipment available
proper use of tools & equipment
tools & equipment inspected for damage
qualification of operator
proper certification
safety devices in bypass
service / maintenance
hot / cold surfaces
equipment guarding
other:
Hazardous Materials
crude oil / natural gas / condensate
flammable / combustible / explosive
H2S / SO2 / CO
acids / bases / corrosives
radioactive materials
dusts / gases / fumes
poisons
reactive chemicals
other:
Energy Sources (Mechanical)
rotating equipment
pinch points
sharp objects
moving / dropped objects
other:
Energy Sources (Pneumatic)
sandblasting
painting
volume bottles
air hoses
air tools
air tuggers
cylinders (O2 / acetylene / N2)
natural gas (vessels / tanks / piping)
other:
Energy Sources, Electrical
bare wiring
shock hazards
grounding on tools / equipment
electric power tools
electrical
other:
Lifting
lifting with crane
lifting with hoist / come-a-long
hoisting of tools w/ rope
proper rigging practices
manual lifting (body position)
other:
Body Position / Movement
prolonged awkward body position
bending / twisting
climbing / over extending
crawling / crouching
reaching / pulling / pushing
carrying materials
pinch points of body / hands
other:
Weather Conditions
rain / lightning
excessive cold / heat
wind / sea conditions
other:
Physical Surroundings
cluttered walkways & work area
slippery walking surfaces
slips / trips / falls
housekeeping
work over open water
open holes
emergency egress identified
low hanging pipes / supports
lighting levels
noise levels
ambient temp (heat / cold stress)
other:
Safe Location Factors
geographic area (wildlife refuge)
terrain (rough / wet / rocky / muddy)
excavation (shoring / water table)
adequate access / egress roads
overhead wires
lasers / x-rays / microwaves / UV
other:
Roadways
flagmen (PPE & training)
signs / cones / flares / lights / reflectors
transition, high / low asphalt to dirt
speed of traffic on highway
other:
Potential Pollution Factors
spill procedures
controlling waste (rags, pads, etc.)
trash containment
breaking flanges
drip pans
proper absorption pads
moving hoses & containers
identify waste generation and procedures to use
other:
check waste generated:
1. For waste(s) checked, review procedures from
Waste Management Manual.
2. If waste(s) belong to contractor, contractor to
package, label and manifest waste per contractor
procedures in prep for removal of waste from BP’s
location.
3. Review jobsite after work completion to ensure
jobsite is cleaned.
absorbent materials metal, scrap (NORM
free)
acetylene methanol
acid methyl ethyl ketone
aerosol cans natural gas
antifreeze nitrogen
aviation fuel NORM, equip, pipe
barite (excess) NORM, produced sand
batteries NORM tank bottoms
bulk containers (sacks) oil (used)
caustic soda oxygen
cement (excess) paint / paint waste
ceramic pkg material paraffin
chlorine tablets pigs
completion fluids pipe dope
cooking oil produced water
crude oil / condensate
diesel fuel
refuse, debris,
contaminated
drilling fluids / cuttings sand, produced sand
drums (empty) tank btm (NORM free)
filters (used) sandblasting materials
fluorescent light bulbs sanitary wastewater
food waste thread protectors
freon TF solvent tires (used)
glycol trash
halon Vertrel MCA solvent
metal cuttings Other:
Other Potential Problem Areas
* Denotes Golden Rule

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Written Programs.pdf

  • 1. Clipper Windpower, Inc. Written Safety Programs 1. Emergency Action Plan 2. Personal Protective Equipment y PPE Guidelines y Respiratory Protection Program 3. Lockout/Tagout y LOTO Guidelines y LOTO Process Map y LOTO Annual Certification 4. Arc Flash Program 5. Chemical Hazard Communication 6. Fall Protection Program 7. Forklift Certification Program 8. Injury and Illness y Injury/Illness Prevention Plan y Incident Investigation and Reporting y Bloodborne Pathogen Program 9. Control of Work (JSEA) 10. Weather y Severe Weather Program y Cold Weather Program y Icy Conditions Plan 11. Vehicle Usage Program 12. Permit-Required Confined Spaces
  • 2. ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Page 1 of 7 Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled WORK INSTRUCTION TEMPLATE DC-015200-01 Rev E Environmental Health and Safety Arc Flash Program DC-109164-01 Rev B Change Summary Added clarifications and updates to text and reformat document in current template. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Personnel working in or on a Clipper turbine, project or facility shall follow all applicable Clipper and Project Owner Environmental Health and Safety policies. In addition, all personnel shall have received documented training from a competent person pertaining to their planned activities prior to beginning any work or accessing any equipment on a Clipper site or at a Clipper facility. Adhere to all Clipper Environmental Health and Safety policies, including the use of personal protective equipment during the performance of procedures outlined in this document and whenever applicable. RECOGNIZE SAFETY SYMBOLS, WORDS AND LABELS DANGER—Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or death if policies and procedures are not strictly adhered to. WARNING—Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death. CAUTION—Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal injury or product or property damage. THIS DOCUMENT, OR AN EMBODIMENT OF IT IN ANY MEDIA, DISCLOSES INFORMATION WHICH IS PROPRIETARY, IS THE PROPERTY OF CLIPPER WINDPOWER, INC. & ITS SUBSIDIARIES, IS AN UNPUBLISHED WORK PROTECTED UNDER APPLICABLE COPYRIGHT LAWS, AND IS DELIVERED ON THE EXPRESS CONDITION THAT IT IS NOT TO BE USED, DISCLOSED (INCLUDING REPRODUCTION AS A DERIVATIVE WORK), OR USED FOR MANUFACTURE FOR ANYONE OTHER THAN CLIPPER WINDPOWER INC. & ITS SUBSIDIARIES WITHOUT ITS WRITTEN CONSENT, AND THAT NO RIGHT IS GRANTED TO DISCLOSE OR SO USE ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED THEREIN. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ANY ACT IN VIOLATION OF PRIOR AGREEMENT OR APPLICABLE LAW MAY RESULT IN CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES.
  • 3. Environmental Health and Safety Arc Flash Program DC-109164-01 Rev B ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Page 2 of 7 Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled WORK INSTRUCTION TEMPLATE DC-015200-01 Rev E TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION....................................................................................................1 GENERAL PROVISIONS .........................................................................................................................3 Purpose ...........................................................................................................................................3 Scope ..............................................................................................................................................3 Site Specific Personal Protective Equipment Requirements...........................................................3 Roles and Responsibilities........................................................................................................................3 Supervisor .......................................................................................................................................3 Employee/ Contractor......................................................................................................................3 Environmental Health and Safety Department ................................................................................3 Corporate Training Department.......................................................................................................3 Arc Flash Program....................................................................................................................................4 National Fire Protection Association Standard NFPA 70E..............................................................4 Training Overview ...........................................................................................................................4 Training ...........................................................................................................................................4 Protect the Person...........................................................................................................................5 Lockout/Tag out...............................................................................................................................6 Glossary....................................................................................................................................................7
  • 4. Environmental Health and Safety Arc Flash Program DC-109164-01 Rev B ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Page 3 of 7 Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled WORK INSTRUCTION TEMPLATE DC-015200-01 Rev E GENERAL PROVISIONS Purpose The Clipper Windpower Arc Flash Program is intended to inform Clipper employees and contractors of safety precautions necessary to prevent or minimize injuries when working with or around energized electrical circuits. Scope This program applies to all Clipper field employees and field contractors hired by Clipper Windpower that are required to work with, or around live electrical circuits. Site Specific Personal Protective Equipment Requirements Be aware that some site specific PPE requirements may be different than Clipper Windpower standards. Customer/owners may have a more stringent PPE policy that shall be adhered to. Roles and Responsibilities Supervisor • Encourages the proper attitude toward job safety performance in leading by example • Requires all employees to comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Standards, rules, regulations, and orders applicable to his/her own actions and conduct • Administers required discipline when at-risk behaviors show a disregard for Clipper policies, programs and procedures Employee/ Contractor • Complies with all Occupational Safety and Health Standards and rules, regulations, and orders that are applicable to his/her own actions and conduct • Complies with Clipper Arc Flash Program • Takes every reasonable precaution to protect their health and life and the health and life of their fellow employees Environmental Health and Safety Department • Revises or modifies this program as required to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards • Provides consultation to other departments on matters of employee health and safety Corporate Training Department Provides the required documented arc flash training annually, upon hire or when at-risk behavior shows the need for additional training.
  • 5. Environmental Health and Safety Arc Flash Program DC-109164-01 Rev B ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Page 4 of 7 Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled WORK INSTRUCTION TEMPLATE DC-015200-01 Rev E Arc Flash Program National Fire Protection Association Standard NFPA 70E There are a number of important electrical industry consensus standards that have indirect or direct impact on human safety. NFPA 70E, the "Standard for Electrical Requirements for Employee Workplaces," is one of the most widely used. This standard focuses on protecting people and identifies requirements that are considered necessary to provide a workplace that is generally free from electrical hazards. NFPA 70E recommends: • Establishing an electrically safe work condition prior to beginning work • Implementing appropriate procedures and training to avoid injury • Determining and adhering to shock and flash protection boundaries • Minimizing work with live/energized equipment if possible Training Overview Workers need training on the tasks and procedures (such as specific lockout/tag out procedures) that are essential to conducting their work in a safe manner. Any person assigned to tasks associated with electrical energy must be qualified and trained for the job at hand. He or she must be able to identify electrical hazards, avoid exposure to those hazards, and understand the potential results of all action taken. Each Clipper Windpower employee affected by arc flash will receive the following documented training annually and upon hire: • Review this program • Review the relevant lockout/tag out procedures • Review the OMSW Control of Work, Risk Assessment, & Mitigation, DC-154511-XX, containing the JSEA, Job Safety & Environment Analysis, form • Review the required PPE relevant to their tasks Training Providing an electrically safe work condition: • Use the right tool for the job. Use the appropriate tools for the job at hand, keep them accessible and in good working condition. • Always use a circuit tester on each circuit using Hot-Cold-Hot test before troubleshooting because all voltages can be dangerous. Contact with even low voltages can result in serious injury. • Always treat all circuits as LIVE unless tests proven otherwise. • Remove all jewelry, key rings, cell phones, radios and pagers, other metal objects, etc., before troubleshooting any electrical circuits or apparatus. • When troubleshooting live circuits, take care to be safely isolated (i.e., rubber mats, insulated tools, EH rated shoes, etc.). • Never troubleshoot circuits when in contact with metal, wet surfaces or in water.
  • 6. Environmental Health and Safety Arc Flash Program DC-109164-01 Rev B ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Page 5 of 7 Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled WORK INSTRUCTION TEMPLATE DC-015200-01 Rev E To prevent shocks, take precautions to: • Keep metal objects from touching or being exposed to any LIVE parts, moving machine parts or connections. • Do not wear tool belts and do not carry tools in pockets. • Use only double-insulated rated tools when troubleshooting on circuits that may not be de-energized. • Stand to the side when opening/closing a main line disconnect. Protect the Person The following personal protective equipment shall be worn at all times when working on energized Level 1 and Level 3, electrical equipment. Level 1 PPE – All Clipper-supplied for use with the following energized equipment - DJB, TCU and EPU: • FR rated pants and long sleeve shirt with all-natural fiber under garments (8 cal/cm2 ) • Safety glasses – nonmetal framed safety glasses • Rubber gloves (class 0) with leather over gloves • Hard hat (Minimum Class E) with face shield • EH rated footwear • All natural fiber undergarments If fall protection is required it must be FR rated - otherwise it must be removed Level 3 PPE – All Clipper-supplied for use with the following energized equipment - PDP and GCU: 25 cal/cm2 required when inside on all sites in the GCU 25 cal/cm2 required when inside of the PDP on most sites (contact site supervisor) 40 cal/cm2 required when inside of the PDP on specified sites (contact site supervisor for more information) • FR rated pants and long sleeve shirt with all-natural fiber under garments. • FR rated under shirt • FR rated coveralls (layering system to 25 cal/cm2 ) • Safety glasses – nonmetal framed safety glasses • Rubber gloves (class 0) with leather over gloves • Arc flash hood • EH rated footwear • All natural fiber undergarments If fall protection is required it must be FR rated – otherwise it must be removed
  • 7. Environmental Health and Safety Arc Flash Program DC-109164-01 Rev B ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Page 6 of 7 Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled WORK INSTRUCTION TEMPLATE DC-015200-01 Rev E Level 4 PPE – All Clipper-supplied for use with the following energized equipment - PDP: 40 cal/cm2 required when inside of the PDP on specified sites (contact site supervisor for more information) • Layering to 40 cal/cm2 FR rated pants and long sleeve shirt with all-natural fiber under garments • FR rated overalls with the layering system to (40 cal/cm2 ) • Safety glasses – nonmetal framed safety glasses • Rubber gloves (class 0) with leather over gloves • 40 cal/cm2 arc flash suit hood • 40 cal/cm2 flash suit jacket • 40 cal/cm2 flash suit pants • EH rated footwear • All natural fiber undergarments If fall protection is required it must be FR rated – otherwise it must be removed Lockout/Tag out Lockout/tagout procedures must be followed when power is not required to perform the task. Testing and troubleshooting may be done live. To minimize the hazard, repairs can only be done when system has been properly de-energized or circuits isolated. If it is impossible to establish an electrically safe work environment, be sure to shut down every possible energy source. Understand that sometimes a de-energized circuit can become re-energized, and necessary precautions must be taken. The Lockout/Tagout Standard was created to help reduce the death and injury rate caused by the unexpected energization or start-up of machines, or the release of stored energy. Ask supervisor to review the affected policies with the technicians. Reference Datastay. For additional questions pertaining to the Clipper Arc Flash Program, contact immediate supervisor, site manager or regional EHS professional.
  • 8. Environmental Health and Safety Arc Flash Program DC-109164-01 Rev B ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Page 7 of 7 Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled WORK INSTRUCTION TEMPLATE DC-015200-01 Rev E Glossary Arc Flash Arc flash is extremely high-temperature conductive plasma and gases resulting from an arc fault incident. Arc flash temperatures can be higher than those on the surface of the sun. An arc flash can cause second and third degree burns, and death. EH Electrical Hazard FR Fire Retardant NFPA National Fire Protection Association is an international organization charged with creating and maintaining minimum standards and requirements for fire prevention and suppression activities, training, and equipment, as well as other life-safety codes and standards. OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration is a federal agency under the Department of Labor that publishes and enforces safety and health regulations for most businesses and industries in the United States. Shock Shock is a sudden painful physical reaction consisting of nerve stimulation and muscle contraction, caused by an electric current flowing through the body. Most electric shocks can be avoided with proper training, planning, job preparation, procedures, and equipment.
  • 9. ©2009 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Page 1 of 18 Printed Copies of this document are uncontrolled EHS FALL HAZARDS AWARENESS, INSPECTION OF PERSONAL FALL PROTECTION AND TOWER CLIMB Subject Matter Expert(s) Change Summary David Bressert Addition of climb test “competent instructor” responsibilities (Item 1 on page 6) and related climb test checklist modifications (page 17). IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Personnel working in or on a Clipper turbine, project or facility must follow all applicable Clipper and Project Owner Environmental Health and Safety policies without fail. All personnel must also hold a Clipper Environmental Health and Safety certification or have a Permission to Work Verification on file with the project owner and /or Clipper Windpower prior to accessing any equipment on site. Adhere to all Clipper Environmental Health and Safety policies without fail, including the use of personal protective equipment during the performance of procedures outlined in this document and whenever applicable. RECOGNIZE SAFETY SYMBOLS, WORDS, AND LABELS DANGER—Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or death if policies and procedures are not strictly adhered to. WARNING—Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death. CAUTION—Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal injury or product or property damage. DC-015974-01 Rev G Date of Submission: 09/08/2009
  • 10. /EHS FALL HAZARDS AWARENESS, INSPECTION OF PERSONAL FALL PROTECTION AND TOWER CLIMB Page 2 of 18 DC-015974-01 Rev G ©2009 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION..........................................................................1 GENERAL PROVISIONS ...............................................................................................4 Purpose and Scope...............................................................................................4 Personal Protective Equipment .............................................................................4 Rules and Regulations ..........................................................................................4 Referenced Documents.........................................................................................4 Glossary of Terms .................................................................................................5 Climb Safety Rules .........................................................................................................6 Climb Safety Rules................................................................................................6 Harness Inspection .........................................................................................................8 Overview ...............................................................................................................8 When to inspect.....................................................................................................8 Taking a harness out of service ............................................................................8 Primary Inspection Areas ......................................................................................8 OSHA 1926.502(d)(21) .........................................................................................8 Steps to assist proper usage of the harness .........................................................9 What to do if PFP has been shock-loaded ............................................................9 Lanyards................................................................................................................9 Harness Storage ...................................................................................................9 Descent Device .....................................................................................................9 Connecting Devices......................................................................................................10 Illustrations ..........................................................................................................10 Connecting Device MISTAKES.....................................................................................11 Illustrations of what not to do...............................................................................11 Impact Forces ...............................................................................................................12 Fall Clearance Calculation (for Retractable Lifeline) ...........................................12 Fall Clearance Calculation (for Cross Arm Strap) ...............................................12
  • 11. /EHS FALL HAZARDS AWARENESS, INSPECTION OF PERSONAL FALL PROTECTION AND TOWER CLIMB Page 3 of 18 DC-015974-01 Rev G ©2009 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Tower Ladder Climb: No Safety Cable .........................................................................13 Introduction..........................................................................................................13 General Requirements ........................................................................................13 PPE Required......................................................................................................13 WARNING 1 ........................................................................................................13 WARNING 2 ........................................................................................................13 Procedure Using Large Steel Carabineer ...........................................................14 Illustrations ..........................................................................................................14 Appendix A ..........................................................................................................................15 Harness Inspection Checklist........................................................................................15 Appendix B ..........................................................................................................................16 Climb Test Checklist .....................................................................................................16 Appendix C ..........................................................................................................................17 Wind Turbine Climb Check-List ....................................................................................17 Appendix D ..........................................................................................................................18 Clipper Windpower, Inc. EHS Tower Climb and Personal Fall Protection Inspection Protocol.........................................................................................................................18
  • 12. /EHS FALL HAZARDS AWARENESS, INSPECTION OF PERSONAL FALL PROTECTION AND TOWER CLIMB Page 4 of 18 DC-015974-01 Rev G ©2009 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information GENERAL PROVISIONS Purpose and Scope The purpose of this document is to provide a basic understanding of potential fall hazards and the use of fall protection. Falls are the number one cause of death and injury in the workplace. Whenever possible fall hazards will be eliminated through engineering and when this is not possible a fall arrest system will be used. A “Personal Fall Arrest System” consists of the following items: 1. Anchor 2. Body Harness 3. Connecting Device Personal Protective Equipment Reference EHS Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Guidelines, DC-020172-XX. • Company issued hard hat • Safety footwear with toe protection • ANSI Z87.1 compliant safety glasses with permanently affixed side shields • Work gloves as required • Safety Harness • Two legged (or Y) lanyard • Ladsafe (or equivalent rope grab) Rules and Regulations OSHA 1910 OSHA 1926 (29 CFR 1926, Subpart M) ANSI / ASSE A10.32-2004 ANSI: Z359.1-1992 Referenced Documents DC-006508-XX, EHS Policy Handbook DC-070241-XX, Tower Rescue DC-136778-XX, Safe Wind Speed Limits DC-021187-XX, EHS Policies for Working Around Ice
  • 13. /EHS FALL HAZARDS AWARENESS, INSPECTION OF PERSONAL FALL PROTECTION AND TOWER CLIMB Page 5 of 18 DC-015974-01 Rev G ©2009 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information GENERAL PROVISIONS, continued Glossary of Terms Anchor: A secure point where a worker can attach a lanyard or retractable lanyard device. Arresting Force: The force generated and transmitted to the body when a fall is arrested. Body Belt: (Body belts are not allowed on Clipper Sites.) Body Harness: Straps and webbing secured to one’s body in a manner that will distribute the arresting forces over the body to the thighs, shoulders and pelvis. Competent Person: A person who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surrounding work area which could be dangerous to employees. A person that also has authority to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them. Connecting Device: A flexible line used to secure a body belt or body harness to an anchor point. Deceleration Device: A mechanism which serves to dissipate energy during a fall. Deceleration Distance: The vertical distance a falling employee travels before stopping, from the point at which the deceleration device begins to operate. Free Fall Distance: The total distance that an employee falls from the connection (D-ring) on the back of the harness, the length of the lanyard, plus the deceleration device and the distance from the anchor point. Personal Fall Arrest System: A system used to capture and employee in a fall. Qualified Person: One who, by possession of a recognized degree, certificate or professional standing or who by extensive knowledge training or experience has successfully demonstrated their ability to solve or resolve problems relating to the subject manner. Retractable Lifeline: A type of connecting device that has an automatic line tensioning, which allows line to extend and retracts line at a certain speed, and will lock or brake if that speed is exceeded. Rope Grab: A device which attaches to a life line as an anchoring point that provides a means of arresting a fall. Snap-Hook: A self closing device with a keeper, latch, gate or other similar attachment which will remain closed until manually opened. Total Fall Distance: The maximum vertical distance between the worker’s body harness attachment point and the lowest extremity of their body before and after the fall is arrested, including the shock absorbing lanyard.
  • 14. /EHS FALL HAZARDS AWARENESS, INSPECTION OF PERSONAL FALL PROTECTION AND TOWER CLIMB Page 6 of 18 DC-015974-01 Rev G ©2009 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Climb Safety Rules Climb Safety Rules 1. All personnel shall be climb tested by a competent instructor prior to being allowed to climb a tower. Documentation of the climb test in Appendix B will be filed with the Site Manager/Supervisor when complete. All Climb Safety rules shall apply. Prior to conducting the climb test the competent person will: a. Notify the Operations Supervisor (OS) or OS delegate of the presence of personnel at the particular turbine. b. Notify Clipper Remote Monitoring and Diagnostic Center (RMDC) of the presence of personnel at the particular turbine. The phone number for RMDC is 319-362-1178. c. Complete a Job Safety and Environmental Analysis (JSEA) before climbing the tower. d. Verify a turbine Service Flag is active on the tower and confirm via TCUMon and/or RMDC prior to the climb test. 2. Hard hats must be worn while in turbine areas or where other overhead hazards exist. 3. Only Clipper issued or authorized fall arrest equipment may be used during tower or nacelle work. Equipment may not be altered for any reason and will be inspected daily by the user. Faulty equipment will not be used at any time. 4. All fall protection equipment must be inspected by a “competent individual”. 5. The EHS team will designate a qualified individual to perform and record a quarterly inspection. 6. Only approved Lad-safe devices will be used to climb towers. 7. If no safety cable is present you must use a lanyard that has 2 large carabiner (rebar hooks) to ascend and descend the tower to ensure fall protection at all times. Under no circumstance can more than one lanyard hook be attached to a either the front or rear D-Ring. 8. The use of an approved rope grab is allowed if a certified rope system is in place. 9. Any persons working 6 (six) feet or more above a fall hazard MUST wear the proper fall arrest equipment. 10. Personnel must be attached to an approved anchor point at all times when working above six (6) feet. 11. Any fall protection equipment which has sustained an impact or is damaged must be taken out of service and given to the EHS coordinator immediately for inspection and subsequent destruction after the investigation is complete. 12. Fall protection equipment shall only be used for its intended purposes. At no time shall a lanyard, carabineer or rebar hook be used to lift or carry materials. Neither shall the front or rear D-Ring be used to lift or hoist materials. 13. Unless preauthorized by a site supervisor, no climbing will be permitted on lattice style towers in a steady wind of 18m/s or higher. Lattice climbing is prohibited when wet. 14. Reference Safe Wind Speed Limits, DC-136778-XX, for wind speed guidelines for entry into the tower, nacelle, hub, blade uptower and for nacelle roof access or other pertinent activities.
  • 15. /EHS FALL HAZARDS AWARENESS, INSPECTION OF PERSONAL FALL PROTECTION AND TOWER CLIMB Page 7 of 18 DC-015974-01 Rev G ©2009 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Climb Safety Rules, continued Climb Safety Rules 15. Climbing or walking on ice covered surfaces where fall hazards exist shall not be attempted at any time. Reference DC-021187-XX, EHS Policies for Working Around Ice for more detail. 16. Climbing wet tower ladders is permitted, but only if the tower ladder is equipped with a safety cable from ground to spill deck. 17. Climbing alone will not be permitted. A ground man for several climbers is acceptable as long as personnel can communicate via radio or cell phones in case of an emergency. Ground men are to be kept aware of overhead hazards. Reference Permission to Work section of EHS Policy Handbook, DC-006508-XX for specific information regarding working alone. 18. Only one person shall be allowed on the ladder at any given time, unless in the event of a tower rescue or other tower emergency. 19. Always anchor to an approved anchor point or connect the ladsafe to the wire rope before stepping into the tower ladder area. 20. Hatch doors are NOT designed to support weight of a climber, personnel shall NEVER stand on them. They are only designed to deflect small objects that may fall when others are working above. 21. All tower section hatch doors must be kept closed when workers are working on a section or level, unless the workers are attached to an approved anchor point. 22. Correct or report any loose parts found on a tower or nacelle. The first person to climb the tower ladder should wipe any grease or oil from the ladder, if present. 23. A climber’s hands must be free of any item(s) and shoes will be cleaned of dirt before climbing. 24. Climbing towers is only permitted when the turbine is not running. 25. Vehicles shall not be parked any closer than 50 feet from towers being serviced or repaired. For other activities i.e. installation vehicles must be parked a distance equal to the height of the tower or crane boom. Always park trucks into the wind to prevent door damage. 26. Items (i.e. tools, keys, phones, radios, etc.) must be secured in pouches or bags during the climb or when working above others. Items that could fall and strike people below must never be secured in pants pockets. 27. When reaching the top of the tower, Lad-safe devices shall be placed on the spill deck prior to entry into the nacelle. 28. When working around rotating hazards, remove lanyards from climbing harness. A climbing harness must be worn at all times when working in the nacelle or tower.
  • 16. /EHS FALL HAZARDS AWARENESS, INSPECTION OF PERSONAL FALL PROTECTION AND TOWER CLIMB Page 8 of 18 DC-015974-01 Rev G ©2009 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Harness Inspection Overview This document is intended as supplemental material to Harness Inspection Training and to be accompanied by practical training performed by an identified competent person. When to inspect A harness shall be inspected before every use. An inspection log shall be kept on site to record the inspection of each harness. A “qualified” person shall inspect and record the inspection on a quarterly basis. When information concerning the prior inspections is out of date, unclear, or not on the harness, notify the site EHS Coordinator immediately and identify the harness as out of service until an inspection is complete. Taking a harness out of service A harness shall be taken out of service if any of the following occurs: • If the harness fails inspection. • If the harness has been in service for five years past the date of issuance. • If the harness is ever exposed to a shock load. If there doubts about any PPE or Personal Fall Arrest Equipment, TAKE IT OUT of service immediately. It should always be presumed that all equipment is unsafe before it has been inspected. Always consult the site EHS Coordinator for further information. Primary Inspection Areas • Webbing • Material • Connections • Labels OSHA 1926.502(d)(21) A personal fall arrest system must be inspected prior to each use. Any component with any significant defect such as tears, abrasions, mold or undue stretching, alterations or additions which might affect its efficiency, damage due to deterioration, contact with fire, acids or other corrosives, distorted hooks or faulty spring, loose or damaged mountings, non-functional parts or wearing, must be removed from service immediately.
  • 17. /EHS FALL HAZARDS AWARENESS, INSPECTION OF PERSONAL FALL PROTECTION AND TOWER CLIMB Page 9 of 18 DC-015974-01 Rev G ©2009 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Harness Usage Steps to assist proper usage of the harness Make sure the dorsal D-ring is properly positioned between the shoulder blades. The straps that wrap around the thigh should be tightened to a point that allows for two fingers to easily slide between the strap and the thigh. Hang in the harness from an approved anchor point a few feet off the ground to ensure a proper fit. What to do if PFP has been shock-loaded 1. Fill out a near miss/accident investigation report. 2. Report the incident to a safety supervisor. 3. Turn the harness and connector over to the site supervisor or EHS coordinator at once. Do not use it again! Lanyards Stay aware of the position of the lanyards. Do not allow lanyards to wrap around other elements of the harness. Only one lanyard is allowed to be connected to the D-ring located on the back of the harness. The one lanyard shall be a “Y” type lanyard with a built- in shock absorbing (deceleration) device. Make sure that all the gear in the harness system is compatible. Always have another individual help inspect lanyards and that proper attachment is made to the rear (dorsal) D-ring. Harness Storage Store gear in a location where is free from the elements, including UV (ultraviolet) light or sun exposure; which can degrade the harness and lanyard material. The rear window of a vehicle is not the proper place to store personal fall protection equipment. Descent Device Descent device with ladder bracket
  • 18. /EHS FALL HAZARDS AWARENESS, INSPECTION OF PERSONAL FALL PROTECTION AND TOWER CLIMB Page 10 of 18 DC-015974-01 Rev G ©2009 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Connecting Devices Illustrations Ladsafe Rope Grab Y Lanyard with Shock absorber Retractable Lanyard Cross-arm strap
  • 19. /EHS FALL HAZARDS AWARENESS, INSPECTION OF PERSONAL FALL PROTECTION AND TOWER CLIMB Page 11 of 18 DC-015974-01 Rev G ©2009 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Connecting Device MISTAKES Illustrations of what not to do A. Two lanyards in one D-Ring B. Loading of the gate C. Lanyard connecting hook not secured to D-ring D. Connecting a lanyard to another lanyard to extend reach E. Hooking a lanyard back onto itself (unless it is designed to do so) F. Insecure connection
  • 20. /EHS FALL HAZARDS AWARENESS, INSPECTION OF PERSONAL FALL PROTECTION AND TOWER CLIMB Page 12 of 18 DC-015974-01 Rev G ©2009 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Impact Forces Fall Clearance Calculation (for Retractable Lifeline) Fall Clearance Calculation (for Cross Arm Strap)
  • 21. /EHS FALL HAZARDS AWARENESS, INSPECTION OF PERSONAL FALL PROTECTION AND TOWER CLIMB Page 13 of 18 DC-015974-01 Rev G ©2009 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Tower Ladder Climb: No Safety Cable Introduction This procedure is to be utilized by personnel climbing towers only when a safety cable or service lift is not available for use. Personnel must use climbing PPE that meets OSHA 29CFR 1910.66 fall protection standards. General Requirements • Persons using this procedure have been trained and certified per Clipper Windpower standards to climb wind turbine towers. • Persons using this procedure have been trained and demonstrated they fully understand the process contained within. • If at any time this is procedure not able to be followed work must stop until modifications are made and personnel understand the process of climbing the tower ladder without a safety cable. PPE Required • Hard hat that meets OSHA Z89.1-1969 • Safety Glasses that meets OSHA Z87 • Protective toed boots • Gloves • Climbing harness that meets OSHA 29 CFR 1910.66 fall protection specifications • Lanyards with carabineers that meet OSHA 29 CFR 1910.66 fall protection specifications for side loading and ANSI Z359.1 WARNING 1 It is extremely critical that all personnel using this procedure understand that any one tower “foot peg” or “horizontal ladder rung” is NEVER to be utilized as an anchor point without incorporating the vertical ladder riser. Climbers must incorporate the vertical riser per this procedure into their connector in order to achieve an acceptable anchor point. WARNING 2 Personnel shall remain hooked up to at least one lanyard in an approved fashion whenever a fall hazard of more than 6’ exists. Never remove one lanyard end without first ensuring the other end is securely connected to an approved anchor point.
  • 22. /EHS FALL HAZARDS AWARENESS, INSPECTION OF PERSONAL FALL PROTECTION AND TOWER CLIMB Page 14 of 18 DC-015974-01 Rev G ©2009 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Tower Ladder Climb: No Safety Cable, Continued Procedure Using Large Steel Carabineer 1. Inspect all PPE for damage or non-functionality before every use. If any deficiencies are found, take the equipment out of use and report it to the site EHS coordinator immediately. 2. Approach the ladder, located at the bottom tower platform and attach one lanyard to the vertical riser of the tower ladder. 3. Climb ladder approx 2′ and attach the second lanyard to vertical riser of the tower ladder so the gate of the rebar hook faces out from the ladder. 4. Reach down and disconnect first lanyard from vertical riser of ladder and re-attach at a higher elevation on the same vertical riser. 5. Repeat steps 3 & 4 until you have reached the desired level within the tower as well as descending the tower once the work has been completed. 6. Never disconnect one lanyard without having the other secured and locked in place. See Below Illustrations
  • 23. /EHS FALL HAZARDS AWARENESS, INSPECTION OF PERSONAL FALL PROTECTION AND TOWER CLIMB Page 15 of 18 DC-015974-01 Rev G ©2009 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Appendix A Harness Inspection Checklist Item Description Comments Initial 1. Cracks, bends, or other damage to the metal D-Ring and any other connecting rings on the back of the harness 2. Broken stitching due to extensive stretching on straps 3. Broken stitching due to extensive stretching on webbings 4. Broken stitching due to extensive stretching on lanyards 5. Cuts or tears on any strap 6. Damage stiffness to any strap 7. Discoloration of any strap 8. Chemical exposure to any strap 9. Mold on any component 10. Adjust all connecting points in straps for inspection as they may be covering damaged areas 11. All harness components, including lanyards or any other attachable items, are part of the original harness system and are compatible hardware 12. Springs on any connection brackets are inspected to ensure a secure connection to other compliant hardware in the harness system 13. All grommets used in straps are inspected to ensure that they are completely connected to the strap, not bent, and not corroded 14. Label in harness is checked to ensure that they exist and are legible 15. Ladsafe is inspected once inside tower to ensure locking device works Results Pass Fail Employee: _____________________________ Date: _____________________ Company: _____________________________ Supervisor: ____________________________ Date: _____________________
  • 24. /EHS FALL HAZARDS AWARENESS, INSPECTION OF PERSONAL FALL PROTECTION AND TOWER CLIMB Page 16 of 18 DC-015974-01 Rev G ©2009 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Appendix B Climb Test Checklist Participant Name _______________________________ Instructor Name __________________________________ Instructions: 1. Show participant proper gear use prior to climbing. Demonstrate proper way to insure gear fits correctly and is secure. 2. Notify the participant that you will climb first, and not to follow until you have reached the next platform and are no longer directly above them. 3. Demonstrate climbing with a lad-safe. 4. Demonstrate “hook” climbing with the lanyards. 5. Have participant demonstrate “hook” climbing and lad-safe climbing. 6. Once lanyard is secure, disengage lad-safe from cable. 7. Enter nacelle, climb to top, and demonstrate tie-off points on the outer top of tower. 8. Climb down tower, participant first, with instructor in close proximity. This is allowable for climb tests only. The student: 1. Is attentive during instruction. Acceptable Needs Improvement 2. Understands instruction. Acceptable Needs Improvement 3. Understands equipment use. Acceptable Needs Improvement 4. Approaches tower and climbs with confidence. Acceptable Needs Improvement 5. Enters nacelle correctly and demonstrates ability to use tie off points and moves freely around the nacelle. Acceptable Needs Improvement 6. Climbs onto the nacelle top and demonstrates the ability to access the nacelle top instruments. Acceptable Needs Improvement 7. Climbs and descends tower completely. Acceptable Needs Improvement RESULTS Pass Fail Comments Climb test was conducted on the date listed below, and covered all applicable areas, as defined above. Participant Signature Instructor Signature Date
  • 25. /EHS FALL HAZARDS AWARENESS, INSPECTION OF PERSONAL FALL PROTECTION AND TOWER CLIMB Page 17 DC-015974-01 Rev G ©2009 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Appendix C Wind Turbine Climb Check-List  Review the attached Safety Rules regarding climbing and review with all site personnel.  Clipper and the Project Owner will approve and sign-off on each request to climb. Clipper and/or the Project Owner may restrict a climb if either feels that the candidate is not in appropriate physical condition.  All candidates are to undergo an appropriate training session before climbing.  Wind turbine is to be placed in the “off” position, out of operation and incapable of generating electricity, prior to climbing.  I, , the competent person for this climb test do verify a service flag has been activated for this tower with RMDC while the climb test is ongoing. I also verify I will notify RMDC or appropriate party onsite and inform them when the tower climb test is complete and all individuals have exited the tower and are accounted for.  Climbing will not be permitted under high wind conditions. The current wind speed as provided by RMDC is m/s.  Clipper and the Project Owner’s safety procedures must be strictly adhered to. Any climbing candidate must follow instructions, or their climb is to be stopped. There is no tolerance for safety deviations no matter who they are.  Safety footwear with toe protection and appropriate clothing must be worn at all times.  All persons climbing a turbine must first sign a waiver and release form prior to beginning their climb. It must be signed and witnessed by authorized Clipper personnel.  First aid and rescue equipment must be available at the site to ensure that emergency events can be dealt with. Personnel trained in first aid must be present.  A Clipper employee trained and authorized to climb with third parties must accompany all climbs.  Third parties not involved in a climb are not to be in the tower base.  All parties must be made aware of safety hazards. All must be made aware of and stay clear of all buttons and equipment at the base of the tower.  Clipper personnel must review the Wind Energy Climbing Rules in their entirety with all persons requesting to climb prior to any wind turbine climb.  Climbing will be restricted to one visitor with any one Clipper authorized climbing guide per climb.  If more than one visitor is climbing at the same time there shall be at least two Clipper personnel assisting the climb at all times. Please adhere to the above guidelines. Common sense and best judgment should be used at all times. I (employee) ACKNOWLEDGE THAT MY FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN DISCIPLINARY ACTION OR MY TERMINATION. Safety Representative Employee Signature / Date After Safety Representative and Employee signatures have been gathered, remove this page and retain in employee file.
  • 26. /EHS FALL HAZARDS AWARENESS, INSPECTION OF PERSONAL FALL PROTECTION AND TOWER CLIMB Page 18 DC-015974-01 Rev G ©2009 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Appendix D Clipper Windpower, Inc. EHS Tower Climb and Personal Fall Protection Inspection Protocol Please read the following statement and sign below to indicate your receipt and acknowledgment of the Clipper Windpower, Inc. EHS Tower Climb and Personal Fall Protection Inspection Protocol, and your acceptance of the following statement as conditions of your employment. “The signature below confirms the undersigned has read and understands these safety policies and that any concerns have been raised with either the EHS department, immediate supervisor, manager or the Human Resources department. It is also understood that failure to comply with the policies referenced in this document may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.” Your signature indicates your understanding of this policy and your consent to its contents. Employee's Printed Name Position Employee’s Signature Date The signed original copy of this agreement must be given to Human Resources for inclusion in your personnel file.
  • 27. 1 Criterion Emergency Action Plan Clipper 2.5 Series Wind Turbine DC-025804-01 Rev A Clipper Windpower Inc.
  • 28. Emergency Action Plan DC-025804-01 Rev A Page 2 of 22 Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Revisions and Copyright Information Revisions Revision # Subject Matter Expert(s) Date Technical Writer Change Summary A Neal Hargrove 7/9/07 Zachary Johnson Initial Release Copyright Copyright © 2007 by Clipper Windpower, Inc. All Rights reserved by Clipper Windpower, Inc. (2004). Printed in the United States of America. Except as permitted under the United States Copyright Act of 1976, no part of this publication may be reproduced or distributed in any form or by any means or stored in a database or retrieval system, without the prior written permission of the publisher. Clipper Windpower Inc. 6305 Carpinteria Ave. Suite 300 Carpinteria, CA 93013 United States of America
  • 29. Emergency Action Plan DC-025804-01 Rev A Page 3 of 22 Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Table of Contents Revisions and Copyright Information ................................... 2 Revisions .................................................. 2 Copyright................................................... 2 Table of Contents ................................................. 3 Criterion Emergency Action Plan .......................................... 5 Introduction ..................................................... 5 Overview................................................... 5 Safety Contacts .............................................. 5 When to Call 9-1-1 ........................................... 5 Accidents, Injuries, and Violence ...................................... 6 Accidents and Injuries ......................................... 6 Acts of Violence.............................................. 7 Power Failure and Hazardous Material.................................. 8 Power Failure ............................................... 8 Hazardous Material ........................................... 8 Bomb Threat .................................................... 9 Procedure .................................................. 9 Bomb Threat Checklist ........................................ 10 Bomb Threat Checklist ........................................ 10 Severe Weather ................................................. 11 Tornado or Severe Weather Alerts ............................... 11 Ice, Sleet, or Snow........................................... 11 Radio Stations for Weather Alerts ................................ 12 TV Stations for Weather Alerts .................................. 12 Fire .......................................................... 13 Procedure ................................................. 13 Key Points................................................. 13 Medical Emergency .............................................. 15 Procedure ................................................. 15 Chemical or Biological Emergency.................................... 16 Procedure ................................................. 16 Nuclear or Radiological Emergency ................................... 17
  • 30. Emergency Action Plan DC-025804-01 Rev A Page 4 of 22 Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Procedure ................................................. 17 Site Evacuation ................................................. 18 Procedure ................................................. 18 Tower Evacuation................................................ 19 Overview.................................................. 19 Up-tower Medical Emergencies.................................. 19 Fire Emergencies............................................ 20 Misc. and Other Hazards........................................... 22 Ice or Slippery Floors ......................................... 22 Odors .................................................... 22 Flooding .................................................. 22 Other Hazards .............................................. 22
  • 31. Emergency Action Plan DC-025804-01 Rev A Page 5 of 22 Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Criterion Emergency Action Plan Introduction Overview The purpose of this safety guide is to ensure the safety of life and property at Clipper Windpower, Inc. in the event of an emergency or hazardous situation. It is in the best interest of every employee to read this guide, and to understand it, BEFORE an emergency occurs. In the event of an emergency or hazardous situation, seconds CAN SAVE LIVES. Time wasted looking up what to do or where to go CAN COST YOU YOUR LIFE. Safety Contacts Name Phone/Location FIRE DEPT., AMBULANCE, POLICE 9-1-1 Site Supervisor: Scott Mammana By radio, Cell Phone (805)403-2774 Alternate Contact: Jeff Bailey By radio, Cell Phone (304)790-2711 First Responder: Jeff Bailey By radio, Cell Phone (304)790-2711 East Regional Mgr: Jeremy Law By Cell Phone (607)664-6160 Regional HSE: Cory Sperry By Cell Phone (319)321-6688 When to Call 9-1-1 1. Any LIFE-THREATENING condition 2. Serious injury 3. FIRE 4. Hazardous Material spill that cannot be easily/safely contained and cleaned up 5. Acts of violence *PLEASE inform Safety Supervisor and Site Supervisor anytime you or others contact 9-1-1
  • 32. Emergency Action Plan DC-025804-01 Rev A Page 6 of 22 Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Accidents, Injuries, and Violence Accidents and Injuries If you are a victim of, or observe an accident that involves an injury such as a cut, sprain, or more serious trauma (injury): 1. Determine if medical attention is necessary. • If the injury requires more than the most basic of First-Aid (application of a band aid), then medical attention is necessary. • When in doubt, call for help and let medical professionals decide. 2. If needed call 9-1-1. Notify the Site Supervisor and the Safety Supervisor. • State the nature and location of the emergency, and the number of patients (victims) • Example: O&M Building for an employee with a bad cut to his hand. • Example: Turbine 6 for 2 employees struck by a falling wrench. 3. ALL Injuries MUST be reported. Injury reporting forms will be made available to all employees. Be sure to return them as soon as possible to the Regional HSE Supervisor. 4. Be as detailed as possible when documenting an accident/injury, so that we may understand the causes involved as fully as possible. This is NOT to just “assign blame,” but will help all of us to work towards preventing future accidents. Our goal MUST be “no accidents/injuries!” Continued on next page
  • 33. Emergency Action Plan DC-025804-01 Rev A Page 7 of 22 Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Accidents, Injuries, and Violence, Continued Acts of Violence 1. Report all acts of theft, vandalism, and violence IMMEDIATELY to Site Supervisor and Safety Supervisor, or call 9-1-1. 2. Do NOT physically engage someone committing an act of violence UNLESS in defense of your personal safety. 3. IF possible to do so SAFELY, pay close attention to the perpetrator’s appearance and provide that information to responding authorities. 4. In the event of a holdup, cooperate in every possible way, giving money, wallet, or other items as ordered. Always remember: no item is worth your life!
  • 34. Emergency Action Plan DC-025804-01 Rev A Page 8 of 22 Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Power Failure and Hazardous Material Power Failure Follow directions received from your supervisor, be aware that some equipment may still be energized or could present a hazard upon re- establishment of power. **Nobody should be in an area without light. Exercising great caution, move to an area with at least minimal light (enough to locate an exit path). Hazardous Material A hazardous material release could involve substances such as paint, solvents, de-greasers, oils, lubricants, propane, etc. MSDS for all hazardous materials used will be maintained and accessible at all times to all employees. The MSDS will be located in the “Right to Know” center, along with a list of all chemicals used. 1. IF the release does NOT represent a hazard beyond its immediate location: • Ask all occupants to LEAVE the affected area, contact your supervisor. • Post warning cones outside the secured area. • If unsure about the hazard, proceed with building EVACUATION following the exit routes posted on the Evacuation Plan, and avoiding a path adjacent to the hazardous material. 2. IF the material is UNKNOWN or poses a hazard beyond its immediate location (e.g. very large quantity, highly volatile, explosive, or toxic compound), EVACUATE IMMEDIATELY/CALL 9-1-1. 3. IF a person has become contaminated with the substance, notify EMS immediately. • If contamination is to the eyes, check MSDS and if indicated assist the victim to the closest eye wash station AWAY from the spill. Flush eyes thoroughly for at least 15 minutes and ensure 9-1-1 has been called. • If contamination is to the skin, check MSDS and if indicated wash the affected area as quickly as possible; continue to flush the skin for at least 15 minutes and call 9-1-1 for chemical burns. IF possible to do so SAFELY, position a responsible person at locations outside the immediate spill area to direct people, traffic, etc., AWAY from the spill.
  • 35. Emergency Action Plan DC-025804-01 Rev A Page 9 of 22 Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Bomb Threat Procedure 1. Notify Site Supervisor and Safety Supervisor 2. Notify Police (9-1-1) 3. Follow any instructions received from the Police 4. The receiver of the call should attempt to get as much information as possible. 5. Fill out the Bomb Threat Checklist as soon as possible and relay to Police. 6. Do NOT attempt to locate, move, or disarm any suspicious items. Inform authorities of the item when they arrive. Alert others to stay clear of the item. Continued on next page
  • 36. Emergency Action Plan DC-025804-01 Rev A Page 10 of 22 Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Bomb Threat, Continued Bomb Threat Checklist Bomb Threat Checklist Questions to ask: 1. When is the bomb going to explode? 2. Where is it right now? 3. What does it look like? 4. What will cause it to explode? 5. Did you place the bomb? 6. Why? 7. What is your address? 8. What is your name? Caller’s Information Sex of caller: Age: Race: Length of call: min Caller’s Voice:  Calm  Laughing  Lisp  Disguised  Angry  Crying  Rasp  Accent (what kind?)  Excited  Normal  Deep  Slow  Distinct  Rapid  Slurred  Clearing throat  Soft  Nasal  Ragged  Deep breathing  Loud  Stutter  Cracking voice Familiar (if familiar, who does it sound like?) Background Sounds  Clear  Street noise  Voices  Office Machinery  Local  Motor  House noises  Factory Machinery  Crockery  Long distance  Animal noises  Music  PA system  Static  Phone booth  Other: Threat Language  Foul/vulgar  Incoherent  Irrational  Well-spoken (educated)  Message  Taped message  Read by threat maker Remarks:
  • 37. Emergency Action Plan DC-025804-01 Rev A Page 11 of 22 Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Severe Weather Tornado or Severe Weather Alerts 1. Notification of an approaching storm will be made by the National Weather Service and relayed to supervisors by the Safety Supervisor, or his 2nd -shift designee. Supervisors should relay appropriate warning information to employees in their area, and review the Tornado Shelter location (Interior room of main building). 2. As much as possible, all employees should attempt to keep abreast of changing weather conditions. Tornados and severe weather can develop quickly, and without warning. If threatening conditions seem imminent, seek shelter; even in the absence of official weather warnings/tornado alerts. Waiting can be a fatal mistake! 3. The National Weather Service will issue weather advisories/warnings. During weather emergencies, ALL employees, visitors, and contractors MUST take shelter IMMEDIATELY. Supervisors are responsible for accounting for the employees in their charge. 4. Remain in shelter until the “All-Clear” is given. 5. Remember: straight-line winds can do as much, or even greater damage than a tornado. If instructed to seek shelter, do not waste time arguing about the need for shelter…evacuate immediately to the designated shelter area. Ice, Sleet, or Snow Notification of a major ice/sleet/snow storm will be made by the National Weather Service. Site management will decide if early closing/late opening is indicated. If conditions in your local area are not safe for travel, your own best judgment must be used. Continued on next page
  • 38. Emergency Action Plan DC-025804-01 Rev A Page 12 of 22 Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Severe Weather, Continued Radio Stations for Weather Alerts Local Stations and Frequencies TV Stations for Weather Alerts CBS- ABC- NBC- Fox-
  • 39. Emergency Action Plan DC-025804-01 Rev A Page 13 of 22 Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Fire Procedure 1. If Fire Alarm sounds, evacuate the building as quickly as possible, following established evacuation routes. Be prepared to use an alternate route if your primary escape route is blocked by fire. If a fire is observed and no alarm is sounding, activate the fire alarm and evacuate the building. 2. Ensure 9-1-1 is called from a safe location. Try to provide the dispatcher with as much information as possible as to: where the fire is located, what is burning, if everyone has evacuated the area, if people are trapped, etc. Remember, the dispatcher hangs up FIRST. 3. Supervisors are responsible for ensuring the evacuation of their crew, and for conducting a Personnel Accountability Report (PAR). • At the start of a shift supervisors will record the names and duties of their crew. • Upon evacuation, supervisors will escort their crew out of harm’s way. • The Safety Supervisor (or the 2nd -shift designee) will contact all supervisors by radio or in-person to verify total evacuation of the building/structure. 4. The PAR will be used to determine if all are accounted for, or if anyone is missing. • By utilizing the PAR, the supervisor should be able to relay to firefighters, the last known location of the missing person in order to facilitate a more efficient/timely search and rescue effort. Key Points IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER in the EVENT of a FIRE: 1. Do NOT use a fire extinguisher unless 9-1-1 has been called, you are trained to use it, AND can do so SAFELY. • Remember “PASS:” • PULL the pin • AIM at the base of the fire • SQUEEZE the handle • SWEEP back and forth • Be sure to leave yourself an escape route • Most extinguishers only last 10-20 seconds! Continued on next page
  • 40. Emergency Action Plan DC-025804-01 Rev A Page 14 of 22 Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Fire, Continued Key Points (continued) 2. If you observe employees, visitors, or contractors not taking the fire alarm seriously, please encourage them to do so. This can save their life, and will reduce risks to the firefighters. 3. Do not stop to retrieve personal belongings or make phone calls. If possible and if it can be done SAFELY, take your car keys with you in case vehicles need to be moved to make room for fire apparatus. NEVER return into a burning building. 4. Use posted evacuation routes; be prepared to take an alternate route if your primary means of egress is blocked by fire or other hazard (ie. throw a chair through a window and escape through window). 5. If things are falling on or around you, get under a sturdy table or desk until they stop falling. 6. Leave quickly, but DO NOT PANIC. Panic results in more injury and death in large occupancy fires than the fire itself (in most cases). 7. If possible, and ensuring it will not trap anybody, close doors behind you to limit fire spread (office area). 8. When approaching a closed door that may lead to a burning room use the back of your hand to feel the lower, middle, and upper parts of the door before opening it. If the door is hot, find another way out. NEVER use the palm or your fingers to test for heat. Burning these areas could severely impair your ability to escape the fire. 9. If the door is NOT HOT, open it slowly and ensure that fire and/or smoke is not blocking your escape route. If your route is blocked, close the door immediately, and find another route. 10. Remember to “stay low and go” where smoke conditions exist. Cleaner and cooler air will be found near the floor, be prepared to crawl if necessary. 11. ALWAYS keep in mind at least 2 ways out of your area, in the event that your primary escape route becomes blocked. FIRE DOUBLES IN SIZE EVERY 30 SECONDS!
  • 41. Emergency Action Plan DC-025804-01 Rev A Page 15 of 22 Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Medical Emergency Procedure 1. In the event of a medical or emotional emergency, keep the area clear. In general, victims should NOT be moved unless other hazards pose an immediate threat to life. For a medical victim (non-trauma), generally a “position of comfort” is desirable, especially for chest pains and difficulty breathing. 2. CALL 9-1-1, notify your supervisor, and the Safety Supervisor. 3. Position fellow employees to guide emergency responders to the patient. 4. Ask bystanders to leave; try to protect the victim’s privacy as much as possible. 5. Try to calm, and reassure the victim. Keeping an emergency victim calm, while a challenge, is a tremendous help to them. 6. Offer first aid if you are trained and willing to do so. • NOTE: Offering first aid outside of your job duties would be done as a “Good Samaritan.” • Already certified First Responders, EMT-Basics, Paramedics, etc. may offer care, but will only be allowed to function at the level of their abilities. 7. If blood is released, notify your supervisor. Qualified personnel will handle any blood/body fluid clean-up, using provided clean up kits (located with the First Aid kits). 8. If you attempt to help the victim, ensure your safety; both from hazards at the scene and from potential Blood borne Pathogens (BBP). Use provided medical gloves, CPR masks, etc., located in the First Aid kits. 9. If you feel that you were exposed to blood or other infectious materials through providing First Aid, a needle stick, etc., contact the Safety Supervisor as soon as possible for information regarding medical attention and reporting. 10. An Automated External Defibrillators (AED) will be located in the main office, AED training will be offered periodically to interested employees.
  • 42. Emergency Action Plan DC-025804-01 Rev A Page 16 of 22 Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Chemical or Biological Emergency Procedure 1. LISTEN for instructions from authorities such as to remain inside (“Shelter in-Place”) or to evacuate. 2. If you are instructed to Shelter in-Place during a chemical or biological attack: • If A/C or fan controls are in the room, turn off ALL ventilation, air conditioners, vents, and fans. • Seek shelter in an internal room, preferably one without windows. • Remain in protected areas where toxic vapors are reduced or eliminated. 3. If you are caught in an unprotected area, you should: • Attempt to get up-wind of the contaminated area. • Attempt to find shelter as quickly as possible.
  • 43. Emergency Action Plan DC-025804-01 Rev A Page 17 of 22 Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Nuclear or Radiological Emergency Procedure 1. LISTEN for instructions from authorities such as whether to remain inside (“Shelter in-Place”) or to evacuate. If you are instructed to Shelter in- Place during a nuclear or radiological emergency: • Take cover as quickly as you can and stay there unless instructed to do otherwise. • If you are caught outside, unable to get inside immediately, take cover behind anything that might offer protection. Lie flat on the ground and cover your head. • Key protection ideas in nuclear/radiological emergencies: • Shielding: get behind anything that may block radiation. • Time: try to minimize the amount of time you are exposed. • Distance: the farther you are from the source, the better. 2. Do NOT look at the flash or fireball. It is bright enough, it CAN BLIND YOU! 3. Protect yourself from radioactive fallout. If you are close enough to see the brilliant flash of a nuclear explosion, the fallout will arrive within 20 minutes. 4. LISTEN for official information. FOLLOW the instructions given. Local instructions should ALWAYS take precedence: officials on the ground know the local situation best. 5. Do not leave the shelter until officials say that it is safe. Follow their instructions when leaving.
  • 44. Emergency Action Plan DC-025804-01 Rev A Page 18 of 22 Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Site Evacuation Procedure 1. In the event that the site must be evacuated, act quickly, but DO NOT PANIC! Panic often leads to more injuries and deaths than the actual emergency. Pay close attention to your surroundings as you exit. Incidents such as FIRE or HAZARDOUS MATERIAL RELEASES may require you to choose an alternate route quickly. 2. Any gate should be opened immediately after leaving the site, to allow for employees to assemble and to allow emergency response vehicles access. 3. Once you are away from the site, stay clear of any entryways to facilitate emergency responder access to the emergency. Be aware of fire hoses that may be present so that you do not trip over them. Watch out for responders carrying bulky equipment. 4. If possible to do so SAFELY, and if immediately available, take your car keys with you in case vehicles need to be moved to make room for emergency vehicles. 5. Do NOT re-enter the building until instructed to do so by Plant Management and/or emergency responders. Do NOT take it upon yourself to turn off an alarm or to “give an all-clear.” ONLY the emergency responders can do this. Plant Management will work closely with the Incident Commander (IC) throughout the incident to ensure your safety, and that of the facility. 6. If you observe fellow employees, visitors, contractors, etc. not taking an alarm or evacuation request seriously; please encourage them to do so. This may save their life, and will reduce the risks to emergency personnel. 7. Upon evacuation, Supervisors will conduct a Personnel Accountability Report (PAR) of the employees in their charge. The Safety Supervisor (or 2nd shift designee) will meet with each Supervisor in-person, or by radio to ensure all are accounted for. Anyone missing MUST be reported IMMEDIATELY so that Firefighters can be notified. Be sure to state where and when the employee was last seen, so as to initiate the most timely/efficient/safest Search and Rescue effort by the Firefighters.
  • 45. Emergency Action Plan DC-025804-01 Rev A Page 19 of 22 Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Tower Evacuation Overview It is the intent of this evacuation plan to provide a standard operating policy for most tower emergency situations. In times of emergency, the chaos that often ensues can lead to poor decision making thereby putting personnel in greater danger than they should be. Emergency situations are dynamic and require proper procedures be followed to ensure the ultimate safety of all personnel. The information covered here is not all inclusive, when situations arise that are different than or are not included in this document it is imperative to leave decision making to the professionals, call 911. Up-tower Medical Emergencies Minor Injuries: In the event of an injury to personnel in the tower, it is important to assess the situation for hazards to you as the rescuer. Once the scene is determined to be safe, the victim should be evaluated and cared for. For minor injuries (cuts or scrapes) it is advised to assist to victim in obtaining the necessary equipment from the medical kit kept in the Nacelle to mitigate the situation. Always notify your supervisor of any injuries sustained while in the turbine and be sure to fill out an accident report immediately upon returning to the office. Major Injuries: Injuries that leave personnel unable to exit the tower unassisted require a careful assessment of a complicated situation. As with previously, the rescuer must evaluate for areas of potential harm to himself or others. Once the scene is determined to be safe, care should be rendered to the victim to treat any and all life threatening situations. The victim’s airway should be clear, they should be breathing, and they should have circulation. An immediate call to base should be made over the two-way radio to inform of the emergency and 9-1-1 should be called to activate EMS response. The victim should not be moved if there is any evidence of head or spinal injury. All major bleeding should be controlled and broken limbs be stabilized until professional rescuers arrive. After rescuers determine it is safe to do so, the patient may be removed from the tower via whatever acceptable means necessary (ie. climbing harness and emergency descent device inside tower, stokes basket and emergency descent device outside of tower, etc…). Continued on next page
  • 46. Emergency Action Plan DC-025804-01 Rev A Page 20 of 22 Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Tower Evacuation, Continued Up-tower Medical Emergencies (continued) Medical Emergency: Medical emergencies in the turbine can be for any number of reasons but can pose very similar challenges. Heat exhaustion, heart attack, stroke, and diabetic emergencies are some of the many possibilities that can arise without warning. Notify the base at once of the emergency and get EMS activated. Check the victim to verify an open airway, breathing, and circulation. In the absence of breathing and or circulation, begin appropriate CPR measures if trained. If not trained, emergency dispatchers on 9-1-1 can often talk you through CPR. Evacuation can be achieved with the already present up-tower emergency descent devise in tower or out tower using a climbing harness or stokes basket as directed by emergency personnel. Fire Emergencies Fire in the tower is a situation in which the correct actions must be taken immediately to ensure safe evacuation. Depending on the location of the fire relative to your position, several evacuation routes are possible. Fire Below: In the event you are in the tower and a fire occurs below you at the base, up-tower evacuation is the only choice. Notify base by radio and have them call 9-1-1 to notify the fire department. Proceed up into the Nacelle and open the roll up door. Affix the emergency descent device to the jib crane and the front D-ring on your safety harness. Descend to the ground either one at a time or two at a time as required. As one individual descends down the other end of the descent device comes back up for the next individual to descend. If the roll up door will not open, you can descend from the Nacelle top by attaching to the safety rail. Continued on next page
  • 47. Emergency Action Plan DC-025804-01 Rev A Page 21 of 22 Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Tower Evacuation, Continued Fire Emergencies (continued) Fire in the Nacelle while you are in the Nacelle: If you are in the Nacelle and a fire occurs, two options present themselves. If you are able to evacuate quickly without any harm through the spill deck, do so immediately and climb down as quickly and safely as possible. If you cannot get to the spill deck due to fire conditions, one individual should affix the emergency descent device to the jib crane chain as low as possible (preferably below the area of fire) while the other individual fights the fire with the up-tower fire extinguisher. Notify base of the emergency as soon as can safely be done by radio and have them call 9-1-1. Both individuals should then descend together as soon as the descent device is attached and is safe to do so. Fire above you: Notify base of the fire emergency by radio and have them call 9-1-1. Descend the tower as quickly as possible using the ladder. In all instances, do not worry about taking tools, computers, or personal belongings. All items can be replaced but life cannot. Evacuate as quickly as can safely be done.
  • 48. Emergency Action Plan DC-025804-01 Rev A Page 22 of 22 Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Misc. and Other Hazards Ice or Slippery Floors 1. Secure or isolate the area if possible. Reflective safety cones are available for this purpose. 2. Notify your supervisor of the problem. 3. If you can, consider resolving the problem yourself (grabbing the mop from the utility closet, for example). Odors If strange odors should arise, and the origin cannot be determined, notify your Supervisor. Flooding If areas of the plant become flooded, notify your Supervisor and Plant Management. Do NOT enter an area where electrical equipment may be in contact with the water. Other Hazards 1. While this guide is as comprehensive as possible, there is no way to predict/plan for every possible emergency or unusual situation that may arise. You, as an employee, MUST be able to use your common sense to recognize an unusual/hazardous situation, and to take steps appropriate to the situation. 2. Secure the affected area; notify your Supervisor, Plant Manager, Safety Supervisor, etc. as appropriate. 3. Always remember, YOUR SAFETY COMES FIRST!
  • 49. ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Page 1 of 18 Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled WORK INSTRUCTION TEMPLATE DC-015200-01 Rev E Injury and Illness Prevention Program DC-006571-01 REV D Change Summary Document reformatted. Verbiage changed throughout. (For details see DR001939 for EHS redline attachment.) Added PICS Program info under Contractors and Subcontractors page 7. Added “Power Generation 29” information pages 13 & 14. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Personnel working in or on a Clipper turbine, project or facility shall follow all applicable Clipper and Project Owner Environmental Health and Safety policies. In addition, all personnel shall have received documented training from a competent person pertaining to their planned activities prior to beginning any work or accessing any equipment on a Clipper site or at a Clipper facility. Adhere to all Clipper Environmental Health and Safety policies, including the use of personal protective equipment during the performance of procedures outlined in this document and whenever applicable. RECOGNIZE SAFETY SYMBOLS, WORDS AND LABELS DANGER—Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or death if policies and procedures are not strictly adhered to. WARNING—Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death. CAUTION—Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal injury or product or property damage. THIS DOCUMENT, OR AN EMBODIMENT OF IT IN ANY MEDIA, DISCLOSES INFORMATION WHICH IS PROPRIETARY, IS THE PROPERTY OF CLIPPER WINDPOWER, INC. & ITS SUBSIDIARIES, IS AN UNPUBLISHED WORK PROTECTED UNDER APPLICABLE COPYRIGHT LAWS, AND IS DELIVERED ON THE EXPRESS CONDITION THAT IT IS NOT TO BE USED, DISCLOSED (INCLUDING REPRODUCTION AS A DERIVATIVE WORK), OR USED FOR MANUFACTURE FOR ANYONE OTHER THAN CLIPPER WINDPOWER INC. & ITS SUBSIDIARIES WITHOUT ITS WRITTEN CONSENT, AND THAT NO RIGHT IS GRANTED TO DISCLOSE OR SO USE ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED THEREIN. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ANY ACT IN VIOLATION OF PRIOR AGREEMENT OR APPLICABLE LAW MAY RESULT IN CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES.
  • 50. Injury and Illness Prevention Program DC-006571-01 REV D ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Page 2 of 18 Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled WORK INSTRUCTION TEMPLATE DC-015200-01 Rev E TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION....................................................................................................1 Health and Safety Policy...........................................................................................................................4 Signatures .......................................................................................................................................4 Policy Overview ........................................................................................................................................5 Purpose ...........................................................................................................................................5 Working Philosophy.........................................................................................................................5 Awareness Expectations .................................................................................................................5 Program Strategic Objectives..........................................................................................................6 Leadership and Commitment Responsibilities..........................................................................................7 Program Administrator ....................................................................................................................7 Data Management System (DMS)...................................................................................................7 Managers and Supervisors .............................................................................................................7 Contractors and Subcontractors......................................................................................................7 Clipper Windpower Managers, Employees, Contractors and Subcontractors.................................7 Organization, Resources and Documentation ..........................................................................................8 Compliance .....................................................................................................................................8 Health and Safety Communication..................................................................................................8 New Hires........................................................................................................................................8 Committees .....................................................................................................................................8 Meetings..........................................................................................................................................8 Publications .....................................................................................................................................8 EHS Scorecard................................................................................................................................8 Recognition .....................................................................................................................................8 HAZCOM.........................................................................................................................................9 Employee Feedback........................................................................................................................9 Health and Safety Training..............................................................................................................9 Health and Safety Record Keeping ...............................................................................................10 Evaluation and Risk ................................................................................................................................12 Hazard Assessment ......................................................................................................................12 First Aid .........................................................................................................................................13 Planning..................................................................................................................................................14 Health & Safety Planning, Rules and Work Procedures................................................................14
  • 51. Injury and Illness Prevention Program DC-006571-01 REV D ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Page 3 of 18 Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled WORK INSTRUCTION TEMPLATE DC-015200-01 Rev E Implementation and Monitoring...............................................................................................................15 Injury, Illness or Exposure Investigation........................................................................................15 Auditing and Review ...............................................................................................................................16 Safety Inspections and Audits .......................................................................................................16 Appendix.................................................................................................................................................17
  • 52. Injury and Illness Prevention Program DC-006571-01 REV D ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Page 4 of 18 Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled WORK INSTRUCTION TEMPLATE DC-015200-01 Rev E Health and Safety Policy The policies in this manual are committed to the health, safety and welfare of all employees as indicative of the primary objectives of the Clipper Windpower Injury and Illness Prevention Program. This program includes all persons engaged in work for, or any third parties who come into contact with Clipper Windpower. It is the duty of each employee to comply with the Clipper Windpower safety policy and collaborate with Clipper Windpower management to ensure the workplace is a safe environment for all those who enter it. If any person doubts the safety of a particular place or object, they must assume that it is unsafe until further guidance is given by their manager, site supervisor or EHS representative. Employees shall feel comfortable in the fact that they are able to report EHS concerns at any time without the fear of discrimination or reprisal for doing so. The Clipper Windpower board of directors is fully committed to maintaining safe systems of work and fully recognizes their overall responsibility for safety in the workplace. Clipper Windpower Environmental Health and Safety board members have reviewed and approved the companywide use of this safety policy. Any member of staff who does not comply with this safety policy or any other safety requirement is subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination. Clipper Windpower reserves the right to modify and update this program as needed. Upon updating or changing this program, all affected personnel will be notified accordingly. Signatures ________________________________ _________________________ Chief Operating Officer Date Clipper Windpower, Inc. ________________________________ _________________________ Director Date Clipper Windpower, Inc. ________________________________ _________________________ Date Clipper Windpower, Inc. ________________________________ _________________________ Date Clipper Windpower, Inc.
  • 53. Injury and Illness Prevention Program DC-006571-01 REV D ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Page 5 of 18 Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled WORK INSTRUCTION TEMPLATE DC-015200-01 Rev E Policy Overview Purpose The purpose of the Clipper Windpower Inc. (Clipper Windpower) Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) is designed to have a coordinated and comprehensive approach to health and safety matters. Companywide commitment to health and safety is maintained specifically in supporting programs listed in the Clipper Windpower SharePoint and Quality Management System. Working Philosophy It is the intent of Clipper Windpower to comply with all applicable state, local and federal standards and regulations. To do this, we must constantly be aware of conditions in all work areas that may produce injuries and illnesses. No employee is required to work at a job he or she knows is not safe or healthy. Cooperation in identifying hazards and, in turn, correcting them, is a condition of employment. Employees shall inform their supervisor immediately of any situation beyond their ability or authority to correct. The personal safety and health of each employee of this company is of primary importance. Prevention of occupationally-induced injuries and illnesses is of such consequence that it will be given precedence over operating productivity whenever necessary. To the greatest degree possible, management will provide all mechanical and physical activities required for personal safety and health in keeping with the highest standards. Clipper will maintain a safety and health program conforming to the best practices of organizations of this type. To be successful, such a program must embody proper attitudes toward injury and illness prevention on the part of supervisors and employees. It also requires cooperation in all safety and health matters, not only between supervisor and employee, but also between each employee and his/her co-workers. Only through such a cooperative effort will this safety program, in the best interest of all, be established and preserved. Our objective is a safety and health program that will reduce the number of injuries and illnesses to an absolute minimum, not merely in keeping with, but surpassing the best experience of operations similar to ours. Our goal is zero injuries and illnesses. Awareness Expectations Every employee shall be trained and aware of the Clipper Windpower IIPP requirements. Employees, contractors and subcontractors shall give consideration to health and safety issues before, during and after every applicable job task. Our goal is to achieve 100% compliance with federal, state and local regulatory standards, in addition to Clipper Windpower operational requirements. These requirements help sustain a “world class” IIPP and ensure admirable health and safety performance across all facets of the organization.
  • 54. Injury and Illness Prevention Program DC-006571-01 REV D ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Page 6 of 18 Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled WORK INSTRUCTION TEMPLATE DC-015200-01 Rev E Program Strategic Objectives The Program is designed to:  Reinforce management commitment to the Health and Safety Program  Provide a communication system with our employees concerning health and safety, and to encourage feedback  Continually develop a health and safety system that ensures employee compliance  Effectively identify and evaluate workplace hazards in the design, construction and operational phases  Conduct vigorous accident and near miss investigations  Establish methods for correcting unsafe or unhealthy conditions  Establish a training and certification program for employees
  • 55. Injury and Illness Prevention Program DC-006571-01 REV D ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Page 7 of 18 Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled WORK INSTRUCTION TEMPLATE DC-015200-01 Rev E Leadership and Commitment Responsibilities Program Administrator The Clipper Windpower program Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) director is the IIPP administrator. He or she is responsible for carefully reviewing the requirements for each of the eight IIPP elements. The EHS director also has the authority and responsibility to implement the provisions of this program. Data Management System (DMS) Clipper Windpower utilizes a Quality Management System and document repository (DMS). This system supports the monitoring of preventative and corrective action items through completion. Managers and Supervisors Managers and supervisors are responsible for implementing and maintaining the provisions of the IIPP in their work areas and for answering employee questions about the IIPP. A copy of the IIPP is available from each manager, the EHS SharePoint web site, as well as DMS. Management is also responsible for providing the resources, tools and equipment necessary for Clipper Windpower personnel, and providing the means for contractors and subcontractors to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. Managers and supervisors are also responsible for ensuring that a work environment which supports open reporting of EHS concerns without fear of reprisal or discrimination is available to all employees. Contractors and Subcontractors Clipper Windpower Managers, Employees, Contractors and Subcontractors Contractors and subcontractors shall take necessary measures and precautions to ensure the safety of all personnel on the worksite. Contractors and subcontractors shall comply with all federal, state, and local regulatory standards necessary to protect health, prevent injury to personnel and prevent damage to property or the environment. Contractors and subcontractors deemed high risk are required to obtain membership into PICS to prequalify their businesses to provide services to Clipper Windpower. PICS will provide Clipper Windpower with documentation that contractors and subcontractors are compliant with all regulations and qualified as a safe company to work with. Clipper Windpower managers, employees, contractors and subcontractors have individual and shared responsibilities to keep Clipper Windpower facilities safe and healthy. EVERYONE HAS THE AUTHORITY, AND IS REQUIRED TO STOP WORK WITHOUT FEAR OF REPRISAL WHEN A JOB TASK OR WORK CONDITION IS UNSAFE OR UNHEALTHY. ANY EMPLOYEE WHO FEELS THEY ARE BEING DISCRIMINATED AGAINST FOR REPORTING AN ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OR SAFETY CONDITION SHOULD CONTACT THE CLIPPER WINDPOWER HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT IMMEDIATELY.
  • 56. Injury and Illness Prevention Program DC-006571-01 REV D ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Page 8 of 18 Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled WORK INSTRUCTION TEMPLATE DC-015200-01 Rev E Organization, Resources and Documentation Compliance Every employer is required by law (Cal OSHA Labor Code Section 6400 and the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970) to provide a safe and healthy workplace for their employees. The Clipper Windpower IIPP complies with and satisfies the requirements of Cal-OSHA Title (T) 8 California Code of Regulations (CCR), Section 3203 of the General Industry Safety Orders which requires every employer to establish, implement, and maintain an effective written Injury and Illness Prevention Program. Health and Safety Communication Clipper Windpower personnel, contractors and subcontractors conducting work activities at Clipper Windpower facilities are informed via diverse media of known hazards in the workplace. New Hires Clipper Windpower new hires, new contractors and new subcontractors shall receive task specific, site- specific EHS training and orientations at the beginning of their employment. Committees Clipper Windpower management has established an EHS Committee in which all classifications of employees are represented. As part of this multi-level committee, Clipper Windpower has EHS Coordinators at each facility or project location. The function of this committee is to promote various activities as a means to ensure adherence to the health and safety program in the workplace. Meetings Clipper Windpower uses these committee meetings as a method of communicating health and safety matters internally, externally, and to different levels in the organization. EHS performance issues, incidents, incentives and investigations are reviewed in these meetings, which result in suggestions and/or corrective actions if necessary. At the field level Clipper Windpower contractors and subcontractors conduct weekly Safety and daily tailgate meetings to discuss associated job hazards. Additional department meetings are held on a weekly basis, along with ongoing reporting to senior management. Publications EHS publications are a series of procedures and processes listed in our DMS and EHS web site, in addition to safety bulletins issued throughout the company. EHS Scorecard Environmental Health and Safety goals are an integral part of Clipper Windpower business objectives, and are included in company business plans and performance incentives. Clipper Windpower and contractor performance is tracked and monitored to report yearly EHS goals and progress, specifically related to performance. Recognition Clipper Windpower uses several methods to recognize employee efforts toward outstanding compliance with the Health and Safety Program. The primary method of acknowledgment lies within the annual review process; each employee is evaluated (in part) by EHS compliance throughout the year. This weighs heavily on merit pay increase or bonus, if applicable.
  • 57. Injury and Illness Prevention Program DC-006571-01 REV D ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Page 9 of 18 Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled WORK INSTRUCTION TEMPLATE DC-015200-01 Rev E HAZCOM The purpose of the Hazard Communications Program (HAZCOM) is to communicate the health, safety and environmental hazards of chemical substances present in the workplace to Clipper Windpower employees, contractors and subcontractors. The primary means for this communication is a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for each known chemical, at each Clipper Windpower facility or project location. Employee Feedback In support of a safe and healthy workplace, the following methods have been implemented to encourage employee feedback on health and safety issues:  Safety Suggestions  Personnel Performance Reviews  Safety Observation Conversations (SOCs)  Near-Miss Reports  EHS Representatives Employees shall feel comfortable in the fact that they are able to report EHS concerns at any time without the fear of discrimination or reprisal for doing so. Clipper Windpower personnel can also report concerns, recommendations or suggestions anonymously if that is their preference by contacting the director of EHS or their human resources representative directly. Health and Safety Training Training and awareness for the Health and Safety Program is accomplished through several methods, including:  Monthly H&S Training Sessions  Health and Safety Bulletins  Clipper Windpower Safety Orientation  Safety Meetings  Tool Box Talks  Lessons Learned Discussions Training is provided to employees, supervisors and managers per OSHA and Clipper Windpower requirements. Where appropriate, consideration is given to Awareness Programs for the public. Certain jobs or tasks require specific mandatory occupational health and safety training before an employee is allowed to participate in the activity. This training requirement is identified in the regulations, industry standards and company guidelines. Health and Safety Orientation is conducted for all Clipper Windpower personnel with respect to the hazards unique to employee job assignments. The orientation is facilitated via an instructor, CD or web-based training program which includes evaluations to verify employee understanding. The Safety Orientation covers a variety of issues, including hazardous substance safety (Hazard Communication), fire prevention techniques, emergency reporting, lockout/tag out, and first aid practices.
  • 58. Injury and Illness Prevention Program DC-006571-01 REV D ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Page 10 of 18 Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled WORK INSTRUCTION TEMPLATE DC-015200-01 Rev E Clipper Windpower personnel, contractors, and subcontractors conducting work activities at Clipper Windpower facilities are informed of the safety or health hazards in the workplace through documented training and meetings. This training is conducted by Clipper Windpower EHS personnel, representatives from the Clipper Training Department, or approved management teams. All persons are made aware of the work hazards identified in the Clipper Windpower facility in which they are currently working. Contractor management is responsible to ensure employees and subcontractors complete all required training for the applicable tasks being performed. The following resources are used to establish training needs, retention and continuing education requirements:  Trending of Incidents  Checklists  Employee-Based Observations  Health and Safety Audits  Inspection Results  Hazard Assessments  Exposure Evaluations Alternate training methods used at Clipper Windpower facilities:  Site Specific Safety Orientation  Weekly Safety Meetings  Tailgate Meetings  Job Safety Analysis  Safe Work System (permitting)  Hazard Communication  Bulletin Board Postings  Near Miss Program  Safety Observation Conversations (SOCs) Training materials and related documents are available for review at the Clipper Windpower Training or Human Resources Departments upon request. Health and Safety Record Keeping CAL-OSHA title 8 section 3204 subchapter 7 and 29 CFR 1910.1020 regulations set forth requirements for the maintenance and retention of records for occupational injuries and illnesses. Records are also required for medical surveillance, exposure monitoring, inspections, and other activities and incidents relevant to occupational health and safety.
  • 59. Injury and Illness Prevention Program DC-006571-01 REV D ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Page 11 of 18 Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled WORK INSTRUCTION TEMPLATE DC-015200-01 Rev E Clipper Windpower recognizes that an employee and his/her designated representative(s) and authorized representatives of the Chief of the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) have a right to access relevant exposure and medical records. Such access is necessary to yield both direct and indirect improvements in the detection, treatment and prevention of occupational diseases. Whenever an employee or designated representative requests access to a record, Clipper Windpower shall ensure that such access is provided in reasonable time, place, and manner. Documents related to the IIPP are maintained in a safe and convenient location for record keeping. Documents that should be kept on file include: 1. Occupational Injuries and Illnesses. Records of occupational injuries and illnesses will be kept on file in Human Resources or the EHS Department for five (5) years and are available for review by OSHA at any time. 2. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). Each MSDS received by the Company must be maintained for at least thirty (30) years. If an MSDS is not available, some record of the identity (chemical name, if known) of the substance or agent, where it was used, and when it was used must be retained for at least thirty (30) years. 3. Employee Exposure Records. Each Employee exposure record will be preserved and maintained by Clipper Windpower for at least thirty (30) years except certain background data on workplace monitoring and certain biological monitoring results. Employee exposure records include workplace monitoring or measuring of a toxic substance or harmful physical agent, and biological monitoring results that directly assess the absorption of a toxic substance or harmful physical agent by body systems. They will also include MSDS and, without the above, a chemical inventory or any other record that reveals where and when used along with identity of a toxic substance or harmful physical agent. Regulated carcinogens have additional reporting and recordkeeping requirements under OSHA Regulations. Medical records and documentation related to occupational health are maintained in a confidential manner by the Clipper Windpower Human Resources Department. Records are retained for the duration of an individual’s employment plus 30 years or as otherwise required by applicable Clipper Windpower Retention Schedules or Regulations. 4. The medical record for employees that participate in any company provided annual medical exams. These records will be preserved and maintained for at least the duration of employment plus thirty (30 years). There is an exception for certain health insurance claims records, first aid records, or the medical records of employees who have worked for less than one (1) year if they are provided to the employee upon termination of employment.
  • 60. Injury and Illness Prevention Program DC-006571-01 REV D ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Page 12 of 18 Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled WORK INSTRUCTION TEMPLATE DC-015200-01 Rev E 5. Employee Exposure and Medical Record Analysis. Each analysis using exposure or medical records will be preserved and maintained for at least thirty (30) years. 6. Documentation of Activities. Essential records, including those legally required for worker compensation, insurance audits and government inspections, will be maintained for as long as required. Clipper Windpower also will keep records of steps taken to establish and maintain the Injury and Illness Prevention Program. They must include: A. Records of scheduled and periodic inspections to identify unsafe conditions and work practices. The documentation includes the name of the person(s) conducting the inspection, date and time of the inspection, the unsafe conditions and work practices identified, and the corrective action(s) taken. These records will be maintained for at least three years. B. Documentation of Health and Safety Training for each Employee. Records must be retained for a minimum of three years, documenting employee name or other identifier, training dates, type(s) of training and the name of training provider. Training records will be kept in Clipper Windpower Human Resources or Training Department files as appropriate. Evaluation and Risk Hazard Assessment Clipper Windpower evaluates hazards through various methods designed for specific purposes. Clipper Windpower policy, procedures, and safety practices are designed to prevent injury and illness through the identification, evaluation, and correction of work place hazards. These practices include scheduled or unannounced inspections and assessments to identify safe or unsafe conditions and work practices. This process also includes the recommendation of safe work practices, procedures, and precautionary measures. Clipper Windpower tracks incident findings resulting from recommendations and observations throughout the company. Hazard assessments are performed when new substances, processes, procedures, or equipment are introduced at a Clipper Windpower facility that represent a new occupational health and safety hazard. These assessments are also performed when Clipper Windpower is made aware of previously unrecognized hazards. Clipper Windpower EHS representative and management personnel conduct routine workplace inspections of all Clipper Windpower facilities. “At risk” conditions are identified through the inspection process. Conditions identified as “near miss-high risk” and “near miss-low risk” are corrected immediately. Inspection and corrective action documentation is available through the Clipper Windpower EHS Department. The Clipper Windpower EHS Policy Handbook is the core document for safe work and also links the Job Safety Analysis (JSA) along with other specialized employee protection requirements. Known hazards and appropriate precautions must be documented on a JSA and communicated to all individuals directly involved. EHS management conducts periodic health and safety inspections of all Clipper Windpower facilities and associated job sites. If a hazard is noted and needs to be addressed, it is documented and entered into Industry Safety. Safety Observation Conversations (SOCs) are implemented at all Clipper Windpower facilities. Observations are designed to identify safe work practices and to identify any at-risk behaviors. The Company EHS Committee is also in place to manage and provide oversight regarding this program.
  • 61. Injury and Illness Prevention Program DC-006571-01 REV D ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Page 13 of 18 Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled WORK INSTRUCTION TEMPLATE DC-015200-01 Rev E EHS representative use approved checklists to evaluate:  Workplace Hazards or Conditions  Health and Safety Regulations  Generally Recognized Safe Work Practices  Physical Hazards  Use of Any Hazardous Materials Checklist reviews may include equipment, chemicals, work practices and OSHA Standards, as a minimum. If determined that an unsafe or unhealthy condition exists, Clipper Windpower will take appropriate steps to protect employees and correct the condition in a timely manner based upon the severity of the hazard. Actions taken to correct or address hazards are documented and tracked by the Clipper Windpower EHS team. First Aid Clipper shall provide, maintain and make available at all sites and facilities services for the treatment of injured persons. Clipper shall ensure the availability of medical personnel for advice and consultation on matters of plant or site health. In the absence of an infirmary, clinic or hospital in near proximity to the workplace, which is used for the treatment of all injured employees, a person or persons shall be adequately trained to render first aid or CPR. First aid supplies shall be readily available at all sites. Contact an EHS representative should you have any questions regarding approved first aid supplies. All injuries shall be reported as soon as possible. First aid shall be rendered until medical attention can be provided. Clipper shall coordinate first aid training for personnel through the American Red Cross, the National Safety Council or other private institutions; most provide first aid, CPR, Universal precaution and AED courses throughout the United States via their local chapters. Contact an EHS representative or the Clipper training department and the site/facility supervisor to assist in scheduling this required training for site and facility personnel. CFR 1910.269(b) Medical services and first aid - The employer shall provide medical services and first aid. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid training - When employees are performing work on or associated with exposed lines or equipment energized at 50 volts or more, persons trained in first aid including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) shall be available as follows: For field work involving two or more employees at a work location, at least two trained persons shall be available. However, only one trained person need be available if all new employees are trained in first aid, including CPR, within 3 months of their hiring dates. For fixed work locations such as generating stations, the number of trained persons available shall be sufficient to ensure that each employee exposed to electric shock can be reached within four minutes by a trained person. However, where the existing number of employees is insufficient to meet this requirement (at a remote substation, for example), all employees at the work location shall be trained. First aid supplies - First aid supplies shall be placed in weatherproof containers if the supplies could be exposed to the weather.
  • 62. Injury and Illness Prevention Program DC-006571-01 REV D ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Page 14 of 18 Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled WORK INSTRUCTION TEMPLATE DC-015200-01 Rev E First aid kits - Each first aid kit shall be: • Maintained • Readily available for use • Inspected once yearly at minimum to ensure that expended items are replaced Planning Health & Safety Planning, Rules and Work Procedures Clipper Windpower uses a systematic approach to Health and Safety. To achieve compliance, Clipper Windpower utilizes an Environmental, Health and Safety Management System (EHSMS). The EHSMS defines a seven-element structure, which is shown in the Appendix of this document. As part of the structure, Clipper Windpower measures performance by establishing annual goals and tracking performance of Clipper Windpower employees, contractors and subcontractors. Clipper Windpower communicates the results with leadership weekly. Health and safety management is integrated into the business process through budgeting and planning exercises. Clipper Windpower prepares yearly plans that include EHS aspects. Information gathered from various formal channels (e.g. inspections, audits, surveys and others) support the making of these plans and proper allocation of resources. Hazards, unsafe or unhealthy work conditions, practices, or procedures shall be prevented, or if detected, shall be corrected in a timely manner based on the severity of the hazards. Hazards can be corrected by employees, contractor personnel, as well as by management.
  • 63. Injury and Illness Prevention Program DC-006571-01 REV D ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Page 15 of 18 Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled WORK INSTRUCTION TEMPLATE DC-015200-01 Rev E Implementation and Monitoring Injury, Illness or Exposure Investigation Procedures for investigating workplace accidents and hazardous substance exposures include:  Visiting the accident scene as soon as possible  Interviewing injured workers and witnesses  Examining the workplace for factors associated with the accident or exposure  Determining the cause of the accident or exposure  Taking corrective actions to prevent the accident or exposure from recurring  Recording the findings and corrective actions taken Clipper Windpower investigates all incidents, illnesses and near misses utilizing its Root Cause Analysis process located in the DMS. Clipper Windpower California based facilities comply with Cal-OSHA General industry Safety Order, Section 3204, which requires that employees exposed to toxic substances or harmful agents record such incidents. Clipper Windpower facilities located outside of California comply with 29 CFR 1910.1020 as well as state mandated EHS policies. Toxic substances and harmful agents include:  Materials listed in the National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety (NIOSH)  Materials listed in The Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Hazards (RTECS)  Substances which have evidenced an acute health hazard by testing conducted by or known to the employer  Substances in a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) kept by or known to the employer indicating that the material may pose a Health hazard As per Appendix B of Cal OSHA General Industry Safety Order, Section 3204 and 29 CFR 1910.1020: It must be reemphasized that the entry of a substance in the Registry does not automatically mean that it must be avoided. A listing does mean, however, that the substance has the documented potential being harmful if misused, and care must be exercised to prevent tragic consequences.
  • 64. Injury and Illness Prevention Program DC-006571-01 REV D ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Page 16 of 18 Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled WORK INSTRUCTION TEMPLATE DC-015200-01 Rev E Auditing and Review Safety Inspections and Audits Clipper Windpower performs self-assessments at different levels of detail in accordance with Cal-OSHA recommendations. EHS Personnel conduct an annual internal assessment of operational conformance with the EHSMS Plan and IIPP. This annual assessment includes a compliance review of Clipper Windpower performance standards, and where discrepancies are identified, recommendations and corresponding corrective or preventative actions are generated. Clipper Windpower carries out announced and unannounced internal compliance audits and assessments. Compliance issues recorded in the DMS ensure closure of corresponding action items. Clipper Windpower also performs specific contractor EHS audits to verify compliance with the EHS requirements of their contractors. Tracking of compliance is done through the corrective or preventative action processes that reside in several programs - the corporate incident tracking program, the SOC program, the site audits, and others. Clipper Windpower management and staff review and follow closure of action items through reports generated out of several programs. Employees are informed through EHS team meetings, operational, or tailgate meetings.
  • 65. Injury and Illness Prevention Program DC-006571-01 REV D ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Page 17 of 18 Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled WORK INSTRUCTION TEMPLATE DC-015200-01 Rev E Appendix Clipper Windpower EHS Management System Elements C C Co o on n nt t ti i in n nu u uo o ou u us s s I I Im m mp p pr r ro o ov v ve e em m me e en n nt t t Leadership and Commitment Auditing and Review Policy and Strategic Objectives Implementation and Monitoring Organization, Resources, and Documentation Planning Evaluation and Risk
  • 66. Injury and Illness Prevention Program DC-006571-01 REV D ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Page 18 of 18 Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled WORK INSTRUCTION TEMPLATE DC-015200-01 Rev E Receipt & Acknowledgment of Clipper Windpower, Inc. Injury Illness Protection Policy (IIPP) This IIPP serves as a guide; it is not the definitive decision-maker in all cases. Individual circumstances may call for individual attention. Please read the following statement and sign below to indicate your receipt and acknowledgment of the Clipper Windpower, Inc. IIPP and your acceptance of the following statement as conditions of your employment. “I have received and read a copy of the Clipper Windpower, Inc. IIPP and have been given the opportunity to ask questions I might have about Safety policies I did not understand.” Your signature indicates your understanding of this policy and your consent to its contents. Employee's Printed Name Position Employee’s Signature Date The signed original copy of this agreement must be given to Human Resources for inclusion in your personnel file.
  • 67. ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Page 1 of 12 Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Clipper Fleet Services Vehicle Usage Policy Subject Matter Expert(s) Change Summary David Bressert Complete revision of vehicle policy. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Personnel working in or on a Clipper turbine, project or facility must follow all applicable Clipper and Project Owner Environmental Health and Safety policies without fail. All personnel must also hold a Clipper Environmental Health and Safety certification or have a Permission to Work Verification on file with the project owner and /or Clipper Windpower prior to accessing any equipment on site. Adhere to all Clipper Environmental Health and Safety policies, including the use of personal protective equipment during the performance of procedures outlined in this document and whenever applicable. RECOGNIZE SAFETY SYMBOLS, WORDS, AND LABELS DANGER—Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or death if policies and procedures are not strictly adhered to. WARNING—Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death. CAUTION—Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal injury or product or property damage. Clipper 2.5 Series Wind Turbine DC-007996-01 Rev D Date of Submission: 08/27/2009
  • 68. /Clipper Fleet Services Vehicle Usage Policy Page 2 of 12 DC-007996-01 Rev D ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION..........................................................................1 Vehicle Usage Policy ......................................................................................................3 Purpose and Scope...............................................................................................3 Authorized Use......................................................................................................3 Company-Related Activities ..................................................................................3 Operating and Passenger Safety and Responsibility ............................................4 Personal Vehicles..................................................................................................5 Vehicle Management at Job Site...........................................................................5 Job Site Parking ....................................................................................................6 Vehicle Logs..........................................................................................................6 Violation of Policy ..................................................................................................6 Vehicle Requirements.....................................................................................................7 CFS Personnel per Vehicle ...................................................................................7 Vehicle Specifications ...........................................................................................7 Appendix A: Receipt and Acknowledgement..................................................................8 Appendix B: Site Manager/Supervisor’s Responsibilities ...............................................9 Appendix C: Vehicle Inspection Checklist.....................................................................11
  • 69. /Clipper Fleet Services Vehicle Usage Policy Page 3 of 12 DC-007996-01 Rev D ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Vehicle Usage Policy Purpose and Scope To establish the policy governing procedures and safety guidelines for use of vehicles owned, rented or leased by Clipper Windpower (“Clipper vehicles”). This policy also governs the use of personal vehicles by Clipper Windpower employees (or authorized drivers) while on company business directly required by management or supervisory authorities. Authorized Use Only authorized drivers employed by Clipper Windpower shall be permitted to drive a Clipper issued vehicle. For insurance purposes and per lease agreements, at no time are non-Clipper personnel allowed to use Clipper vehicles for any reason. Non-Clipper personnel may use their own vehicle and get reimbursed for Clipper-business mileage, as long as the driver(s) have adequate personal insurance coverage. Clipper Windpower vehicles can only be used for personal business as per the section – Company-Related Activities. NOTE: Any liability arising from the personal use of a Clipper vehicle is the sole responsibility of the driver and his or her personal auto insurance when using a Clipper Windpower vehicle outside the stated guidelines. Company- Related Activities Approved Clipper vehicle company-related activities, when an authorized driver is in a remote location off company time with no access to a personal vehicle, may include but is not limited to: • Driving to or from any business conducted on behalf of Clipper Windpower. • Towing personal trailers, campers, or RVs from site to site only if the truck, trailer hitch, and related components are rated for such towing; however Clipper is not liable for any incidents involving these personal items. Any questions related to towing personal items should be addressed to the immediate supervisor prior to moving any equipment. Note: At no time are Clipper issued trucks to be used to tow personal items in lieu of a personal vehicle. • Fulfilling personal needs, i.e. driving to get meals, shopping for groceries or personal hygiene items, entertainment, etc. • Other activities that have been deemed acceptable by a supervisor as company-related which shall be accompanied with written permission.
  • 70. /Clipper Fleet Services Vehicle Usage Policy Page 4 of 12 DC-007996-01 Rev D ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Vehicle Usage Policy, continued Operating and Passenger Safety and Responsibility All authorized drivers must be at least 18 years old and hold a valid U.S. driver’s license at all times when operating a Clipper vehicle, or when operating a personal vehicle while on Company business. Prior to operating a Clipper owned/leased/rented vehicle all personnel must be deemed “insurable” through the current Clipper insurance carrier. Personnel using a personal vehicle for authorized Company business are required to have personal auto liability insurance coverage equal to at least $500,000 for personal injury and $100,000 for property damage. Use of personal vehicle on Company business is compensated by means of a mileage reimbursement, consistent with the IRS Code. Included in the mileage reimbursement are the costs of fuel, any repairs and maintenance, any accidental damage repairs, any deductible as selected by the employee in their personal auto insurance coverage and all other costs applicable to the vehicle’s use. Any personnel determined to be “un-insurable” by Clipper’s current auto insurance carrier will not be permitted to operate a vehicle on Company business and may be subject to dismissal depending on the employee’s job requirements. The driver shall adhere to Clipper’s STANDARDS OF CONDUCT and OPERATIONAL CONSIDERATIONS as well as all other guidelines as officially declared in the Clipper Windpower Employee handbook. Seat belts must be used at all times. The number of passengers may not exceed the number of seatbelts and no more than 12 passengers may ride in any van. Standing in open bed trucks is prohibited. For long distance trips, if there is more than one qualified driver, such drivers should consider rotating every 3 hours. No driver may drive more than 10 hours during a 24 hour period. If there are not enough drivers to rotate, an overnight stay en-route should be planned. In the event of severe weather conditions, avoid driving and stay overnight in a safe place. Always drive with due consideration to the current weather conditions, reduce speed and refrain from using cruise control in adverse conditions such as snow, ice, fog, wind and rain. Use of cell phones while driving is prohibited, unless the cell phone is used with a hands free device that does not conflict with local or state driving laws. A hand-free device still requires 100% focus on the road and driving conditions. All accidents must be reported immediately to the local Police Department, or local authorities where the accident occurred, and the immediate supervisor. An accident report should be filed with the appropriate local police department and Clipper Safety personnel.
  • 71. /Clipper Fleet Services Vehicle Usage Policy Page 5 of 12 DC-007996-01 Rev D ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Vehicle Usage Policy, continued Operating and Passenger Safety and Responsibility, continued Any incident that causes vehicle or property damage of any kind must be immediately reported to a Clipper supervisor along with an EHS representative. In addition, the operator of the vehicle must obtain a repair estimate within 48 hours of the incident and forward that information to their Regional EHS Representative. If an employee is issued a moving violation while operating a vehicle on company business, a report must be filed immediately with their supervisor. Failure to report a moving violation to site management or their EHS contact could result in discipline up to and including termination. Traffic and parking violations are not considered reimbursable costs. Failure to pay such citations that occurred while driving on company business could result in disciplinary action up to an including termination. Proof of automobile insurance is required in most states. Employees should be aware of the location of the insurance documents in the company vehicles. Vehicles must have documentation of insurance within the vehicle at all times as well as any applicable rental agreements for the vehicle when not owned by Clipper or the employee. In conjunction with the Injury and Illness Prevention Program, pursue further instruction concerning driving in adverse conditions and situations when applicable and available. Employees will keep litter or dirt from accumulating in or on company vehicles, this policy is to emphasize the need to keep our company vehicles in a safe and clean condition. The assigned driver of a Clipper vehicle is responsible for ensuring that the routine maintenance is performed at scheduled intervals per manufacturer’s recommendation. Personal Vehicles When employees use their personal vehicles on Clipper business, the individual's personal auto insurance is primarily responsible for any claims arising out of such use. Under no circumstances will Clipper Windpower reimburse a driver for damage to their personal vehicle while being used on Company business. Vehicle Management at Job Site Site Manager/Supervisors are solely responsible for vehicle management at their Job Site. The Site Manager/Supervisor will adhere to the rules and guidelines set forth in this policy. The Site Manager/Supervisor may add additional guidelines as appropriate. Responsibilities of the Site Manager/Supervisor are listed in Appendix B.
  • 72. /Clipper Fleet Services Vehicle Usage Policy Page 6 of 12 DC-007996-01 Rev D ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Vehicle Usage Policy, continued Job Site Parking When arriving at the work area, notice the wind direction and point the front of the vehicle into the wind. This will help guard against wind damage to the vehicle doors when opening them. The speed limit on all Clipper Windpower jobsites will be posted accordingly, however, if not posted the maximum speed limit is 15 mph or less depending on road conditions. When traveling on company business on any dirt or gravel covered road that is not considered part of a wind site, the maximum speed limit will be either the posted speed limit or 35 MPH during daylight hours and 25 MPH at night, whichever is less. In addition, all employees are required to use common sense judgment while driving and obey all other traffic laws. Do not park closer than 30′ from any wind turbine in order to protect the vehicle from falling objects, tools or other debris. Vehicle Logs A daily log will be provided that requires the operator to detail the miles driven for business purposes on a daily basis. Each vehicle will be assigned to a responsible party who will in return be expected to complete the vehicle log daily with the date, mileage, location(s) driven, and description of any damage incurred. If any discrepancies are found, the employee should document the damage or discrepancy and report it to their supervisor as soon as possible. Vehicle log books should be kept where they are readily available to the operator. Violation of Policy Violations of this policy (including falsification of records or other forms of misrepresentation) could result in the revocation of driving privileges, in addition to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal.
  • 73. /Clipper Fleet Services Vehicle Usage Policy Page 7 of 12 DC-007996-01 Rev D ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Vehicle Requirements CFS Personnel per Vehicle Installation Technical Advisers (TAs) will each be assigned a company vehicle. This will allow the Installation TAs to be flexible on the job sites as they work hand-in-hand with the BOP Contractor. Commissioning TAs will each be assigned a company vehicle. This will allow the Commissioning TAs to be flexible on the job sites. SCADA Techs will customarily be assigned Company vehicles on a one per person basis. Also a covered vehicle will customarily be assigned to a SCADA Tech due to the sensitive equipment they carry. Site Manager/Supervisors will also be assigned Company vehicles on a one per person basis. Site Manager/Supervisors are also permitted to utilize their privately owned vehicles. (See Personal Vehicles section for requirements.) CFS personnel traveling to or visiting a project site should employ the most cost efficient means for vehicle travel (e.g. renting, carpooling, etc.). OMS Travel Technicians will each be assigned a company vehicle. This will allow the traveling technician to be flexible on the job sites as they work at construction and commissioned projects. The vehicle assigned will be similar to the Installation TA, SCADA Tech or it will be a customized fleet vehicle. Vehicle Specifications Installation or Commissioning TA, OMS Site Supervisor, OMS Gen Purpose, Roving OMS/WMR Tech OMS Gen Purpose SCADA Tech CFS Site Manager WMR (Trailer Pulling) Primary OMS Service Truck Model Extended Cab or equivalent pick-up truck Extended Cab or equivalent pick-up truck Dodge Durango or full-size SUV equivalent Regular Cab pick-up truck or SUV Min. 3/4 Ton Quad Cab or equivalent pick up Standard Cab pick-up truck Drivetrain 4 x 4 4 x 4 4 x 4 4 x 4 4 x 4 4 x 4, Single Rear Wheel Bed Short or long, Rhino lined Short or long, Rhino lined N/A Short or long Short or long, Rhino lined 9′ Service Body Engine Small V-8 Upgraded V-8 Small V-8 Small V-8 Diesel Gas or Diesel Tow Pkg Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Toolbox Yes Yes No No Yes No Front Tow Hooks Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Vehicle Modifications Modifications to Clipper-assigned vehicles (window tinting, stereo upgrades, detailing, etc.) will be made at the expense of the assigned driver ONLY after supervisory approval.
  • 74. /Clipper Fleet Services Vehicle Usage Policy Page 8 of 12 DC-007996-01 Rev D ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Appendix A: Receipt and Acknowledgement Clipper Windpower, Inc. Vehicle Usage Policy Please read the following statement and sign below to indicate your receipt and acknowledgment of the Clipper Windpower, Inc. Vehicle Usage Policy, and your acceptance of the following statement as conditions of your employment. “The signature below confirms the undersigned has read and understands these safety policies and that any concerns have been raised with either the EHS department, immediate supervisor, manager or the Human Resources department. It is also understood that failure to comply with the policies referenced in this document may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.” Your signature indicates your understanding of this policy and your consent to its contents. Employee's Printed Name __________________________Position Employee’s Signature ________________________________Date______________ The signed original copy of this agreement must be given to Human Resources for inclusion in your personnel file.
  • 75. /Clipper Fleet Services Vehicle Usage Policy Page 9 of 12 DC-007996-01 Rev D ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Appendix B: Site Manager/Supervisor’s Responsibilities • Retention of records of company-owned/leased/rented vehicles assigned to the Site Manager/Supervisor’s job locations. • Annually, prior to insurance policy renewal, the Site Manager/Supervisor’s list of company-owned/leased/rented vehicles shall be forwarded to the Treasury/Risk Management Department, Corporate Office. • Any revision to this list of vehicles shall be forwarded to the Treasury/Risk Management Department, Corporate Office, immediately. • Retention of the list of approved Company drivers within his/her region. • The list of approved drivers shall be forwarded quarterly to the Treasury/Risk Management Department, Home Office. • All damage to company-owned/leased/rented vehicles shall be reported to the Treasury/Risk Management Department, Corporate Office. • All drivers of a company-owned/leased/rented vehicle shall sign an affidavit indicating that they possess a valid driver’s license. The affidavit shall include language that compels the employee to notify his/her Supervisor immediately if their driving privilege is no longer valid. • For US employees, the affidavit shall be reviewed and approved by the individual’s Supervisor and forwarded to Treasury/Risk Management, Corporate Office. • A log shall be maintained inside the vehicle containing the following information; o Name of driver; o Date and time driven; o Beginning mileage; o Ending mileage; and o Description of any damage to the vehicle. • Vehicle Inspection o Inspections shall be conducted monthly and post-accident. o Inspections shall include, but are not limited to, the following Vehicle Inspection Report requirements; o Site Manager/Supervisors maintain the original copy of the inspection report at the Job Site for the life of the vehicle. A copy shall be transmitted to the office of the Senior Management responsible for that region.
  • 76. /Clipper Fleet Services Vehicle Usage Policy Page 10 of 12 DC-007996-01 Rev D ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Appendix B: Site Manager/Supervisor’s Responsibilities, continued • Accident Reporting Procedure o Any accident involving a company-owned vehicle shall be reported immediately to the Site Manager/Supervisor having responsibility for that vehicle. o A copy of the report shall be transmitted to the Treasury/Risk Management Department, Director of Human Resources, and the Director of Employee Health and Safety no later than the end of the next business day after the accident. o The local insurance agent shall not be contacted without authorization from the Treasury/Risk Management Department, Corporate Office. o The accident report shall identify the driver, the circumstances of the accident, any local accident investigation report, a description of the damage and estimate of cost for repair. o Injured parties shall be identified and a description of their injuries included in the report. o Any injury to a Clipper employee must be reported immediately to the employee’s Manager and the Human Resources Department, Corporate Office, to ensure proper documentation and communications relating to employee benefits. o In the case of a fatal or life-threatening injury to a Clipper employee, consultant or contractor while operating a company-owned vehicle, the Treasury/Risk Management Department, Corporate Office, shall be notified immediately.
  • 77. /Clipper Fleet Services Vehicle Usage Policy Page 11 of 12 DC-007996-01 Rev D ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Appendix C: Vehicle Inspection Checklist Vehicle ID: ___________________ ITEM WHAT TO CHECK LOOK FOR KNOWN DEFICIENCIES CHECK OFF TIRES Condition NOTE: No mixing of radial tires and bias tires. Spare tire Tread depth, wear, weathering, evenly seated, bulges, imbedded objects, cuts, breaks. At least one mm of tread over entire traction surface. (Using a penny, place it in the tire tread with head facing downward. If the tread does not reach the top of Lincoln's head, there is insufficient tread depth) Spare tire (inflated), jack, lug wrench Front Rear Pass Fail LIGHTS Head lights Tail Lights Brake lights Turn Signals Backup lights Four-way Flashers License Plate Light Both high and low beams operational, not cracked, no condensation, secured Lenses intact, tail light working when turned on (red) Lenses intact, brake light working when brake is applied (red) Lenses intact, left and right turn signals blink (red lights in rear and yellow lights in front) Lenses intact, left and right backup lights work (White Light) Lenses intact, left and right turn signals flash/blink at the same time Lenses intact, does light stay on Left Right Left Right Left Right Front Rear Left Right Left Right Front Rear Left Right Pass Fail WINDSHIELD & WINDOWS & WIPERS Windshield Rear Window Windows Window controls Windshield wipers Not cracked, broken or scratched to the degree that impairs vision Not cracked, broken or scratched to the degree that impairs vision Windows go up and down, not scratched or tinted to the degree that impairs vision Check handles, push electric buttons Both wipers are installed on vehicle, windshield wipers work, blades show no signs of wear Pass Fail Pass Fail Pass Fail Front Rear Pass Fail MIRROR Mirror Outside Mirror Inside Missing, cracked Missing, cracked Left Right Pass Fail BUMPERS Bumper Front Bumper Rear Missing, loose, broken Missing, loose, broken, bent in any way to cause a hazard Pass Fail Pass Fail BRAKES Brakes Emergency Brake Foot pedal cannot travel more than half way to floor, brake lights stay on while pedal is pushed Properly adjusted, check by: pull/push emergency brake, apply foot to brake, gently press gas pedal, ensure brake holds vehicle Pass Fail Pass Fail
  • 78. /Clipper Fleet Services Vehicle Usage Policy Page 12 of 12 DC-007996-01 Rev D ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Appendix C: Vehicle Inspection Checklist, continued ITEM WHAT TO CHECK LOOK FOR KNOWN DEFICIENCIES CHECK OFF Interior Horn Defroster Front Defroster Rear Emergency equipment Heater SEATBELTS Seatbelt Front/Rear (Include shoulder harness during inspection, may have a center seat belt) Does it work Ensure hot air blows out above the dash Check light on dash, if in the winter ensure it works by allowing the rear windshield to clear up (OPTIONAL) First aid kit, warning triangle, flashlight, fire extinguisher, blanket, flares, shovel, chains, tools, etc. (Check host nation laws for any additional equipment) Ensure heater works Missing, frayed, does not snap Pass Fail Pass Fail Pass Fail Pass Fail Pass Fail Front Rear LICENSE/DECALS/INSURANCE State Drivers License Installation decal License Plate (License plates match windshield decal (Europe Only) Insurance Expired, missing Missing, needs replacing Expired, check sticker/decal to ensure plate is current Does the operator have valid insurance Pass Fail Pass Fail Pass Fail Pass Fail UNDER THE HOOD FLUIDS Brake Windshield washer Battery Power Steering HOSES BATTERY Filled to appropriate level Filled to appropriate level Check the color indicator on the battery Filled to appropriate level Cuts, cracks, leaks, bulges, chaffing, deterioration Terminals, clean and tight, held down securely Pass Fail Pass Fail Pass Fail Pass Fail Pass Fail Pass Fail Inspector's Name:_____________________________Signature___________________________ Operator Name:_____________________________Signature___________________________ Date inspection was conducted_________ Date follow-up inspection was conducted__________ At least a two week period should be allowed to ensure timely repairs. Inspection checklist can be revised based on local requirements - e.g., snow tires/chain.
  • 79. ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries 1 / 35 Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Información confidencial y exclusiva de la empresa Las copias impresas de este documento no son controladas ENGLISH/SPANISH WORK INSTRUCTION TEMPLATE DC-192668-01 Rev A DC-009420-01 Rev E LOTO: General Lock Out Tag Out Procedures LOTO: Procedimientos generales de bloqueo y rotulado English instructions supersede the Spanish translation. Las instrucciones en ingles, se anteponen ala traduccion en español. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Personnel working in or on a Clipper turbine, project or facility shall follow all applicable Clipper and Project Owner Health, Safety and Environment policies. In addition, all personnel shall have received documented training from a competent person pertaining to their planned activities prior to beginning any work or accessing any equipment on a Clipper site or at a Clipper facility. INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE DE SEGURIDAD El personal que trabaja en una turbina, proyecto o instalación de Clipper, o sobre ellos, deberá seguir todas las políticas aplicables de seguridad, higiene y medio ambiente de Clipper y del Dueño del Proyecto. Adicionalmente, todo el personal deberá haber recibido capacitación documentada de una persona competente en relación con sus actividades previstas antes de comenzar cualquier trabajo o acceder a cualquier equipo en una instalación de Clipper o en un centro de Clipper. RECOGNIZE SAFETY SYMBOLS, WORDS AND LABELS RECONOZCA LOS SÍMBOLOS, PALABRAS Y ETIQUETAS DE SEGURIDAD DANGER—Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or death if policies and procedures are not strictly adhered to. PELIGRO–Riesgos inmediatos que OCASIONARÁN lesiones personales graves o la muerte si no se siguen estrictamente las políticas y procedimientos. WARNING—Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death. ADVERTENCIA–Peligros o prácticas inseguras que PODRÍAN OCASIONAR lesiones personales graves o la muerte. CAUTION—Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal injury or product or property damage. PRECAUCIÓN–Peligros o prácticas inseguras que PODRÍAN OCASIONAR lesiones personales menores o daños a los productos o propiedades. ESPAÑOL ENGLISH
  • 80. LOTO: General Lock Out Tag Out Procedures LOTO: Procedimientos generales de bloqueo y rotulado DC-009420-01 Rev E ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries 2 / 35 Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Información confidencial y exclusiva de la empresa Las copias impresas de este documento no son controladas ENGLISH/SPANISH INSTRUCTION TEMPLATE DC-192668-01 Rev A THIS DOCUMENT, OR AN EMBODIMENT OF IT IN ANY MEDIA, DISCLOSES INFORMATION WHICH IS PROPRIETARY, IS THE PROPERTY OF CLIPPER WINDPOWER, INC. & ITS SUBSIDIARIES, IS AN UNPUBLISHED WORK PROTECTED UNDER APPLICABLE COPYRIGHT LAWS, AND IS DELIVERED ON THE EXPRESS CONDITION THAT IT IS NOT TO BE USED, DISCLOSED (INCLUDING REPRODUCTION AS A DERIVATIVE WORK), OR USED FOR MANUFACTURE FOR ANYONE OTHER THAN CLIPPER WINDPOWER INC. & ITS SUBSIDIARIES WITHOUT ITS WRITTEN CONSENT, AND THAT NO RIGHT IS GRANTED TO DISCLOSE OR SO USE ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED THEREIN. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ANY ACT IN VIOLATION OF PRIOR AGREEMENT OR APPLICABLE LAW MAY RESULT IN CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES. ESTE DOCUMENTO, O UNA INCORPORACIÓN DEL MISMO EN CUALQUIER MEDIO DE COMUNICACIÓN, DIVULGA INFORMACIÓN DE PROPIEDAD EXCLUSIVA, QUE PERTENECE A CLIPPER WINDPOWER, INC. Y A SUS SUBSIDIARIAS, ES UNA OBRA INÉDITA PROTEGIDA BAJO LAS LEYES DE DERECHOS DE AUTOR APLICABLES, Y SE ENTREGA CON LA CONDICIÓN EXPLÍCITA DE QUE NO DEBE UTILIZARSE, DIVULGARSE (INCLUIDA LA REPRODUCCIÓN COMO OBRA DERIVADA) O UTILIZARSE PARA LA FABRICACIÓN DE CUALQUIERA QUE NO SEA CLIPPER WINDPOWER INC. Y SUS SUBSIDIARIAS SIN SU CONSENTIMIENTO POR ESCRITO, Y QUE NO SE OTORGA NINGÚN DERECHO A REVELAR O UTILIZAR NINGUNA INFORMACIÓN CONTENIDA EN EL MISMO. RESERVADOS TODOS LOS DERECHOS. TODO ACTO QUE VIOLE UN ACUERDO PREVIO O LAS LEYES APLICABLES PUEDE DAR COMO RESULTADO SANCIONES CIVILES Y PENALES. ENGLISH ESPAÑOL
  • 81. LOTO: General Lock Out Tag Out Procedures DC-009420-01 Rev E ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries 3 / 35 Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Información confidencial y exclusiva de la empresa Las copias impresas de este documento no son controladas ENGLISH/SPANISH WORK INSTRUCTION TEMPLATE DC-192668-01 Rev A Change Summary Document placed into new bilingual template and Spanish translation added. TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION....................................................................................................1 GENERAL PROVISIONS .........................................................................................................................5 Introductions....................................................................................................................................5 Purpose and Scope.........................................................................................................................5 Reference Documents.....................................................................................................................6 Personal Protective Equipment .......................................................................................................6 Working With or Without Energy Present .................................................................................................7 Concepts .........................................................................................................................................7 Application of Lockout/Tagout Procedures ...............................................................................................7 Internal Reference...........................................................................................................................7 ID All Energy Sources .....................................................................................................................7 Voltage meter inspection.................................................................................................................8 HOT-COLD-HOT check...................................................................................................................8 Notify Others ...................................................................................................................................8 Shut Down Equipment.....................................................................................................................8 Isolate Equipment............................................................................................................................8 LOTO the Equipment ......................................................................................................................8 Release Stored Energy ...................................................................................................................9 Verify Isolation.................................................................................................................................9 Perform Servicing............................................................................................................................9 Removal of LOTO for Equipment Testing .......................................................................................9 LOTO Release ................................................................................................................................9 Special Situations..........................................................................................................................10 Glossary..................................................................................................................................................11 Energy Sources ......................................................................................................................................14 Training...................................................................................................................................................15 Introduction....................................................................................................................................15 ENGLISH
  • 82. LOTO: General Lock Out Tag Out Procedures LOTO: Procedimientos generales de bloqueo y rotulado DC-009420-01 Rev E ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries 4 / 35 Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Información confidencial y exclusiva de la empresa Las copias impresas de este documento no son controladas ENGLISH/SPANISH INSTRUCTION TEMPLATE DC-192668-01 Rev A Training .........................................................................................................................................15 Inspections and Additional Training........................................................................................................15 Inspections ....................................................................................................................................15 Outside Personnel.........................................................................................................................15 LOTO Devices ........................................................................................................................................16 Documentos de referencia ............................................................................................................22 Trabajar con o sin energía presente..............................................................................................23 ENGLISH
  • 83. LOTO: General Lock Out Tag Out Procedures LOTO: Procedimientos generales de bloqueo y rotulado DC-009420-01 Rev E ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries 5 / 35 Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Información confidencial y exclusiva de la empresa Las copias impresas de este documento no son controladas ENGLISH/SPANISH INSTRUCTION TEMPLATE DC-192668-01 Rev A GENERAL PROVISIONS Introductions The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) of 1970 emphasized the need for standards to protect the health and safety of workers exposed to increasing numbers of potential hazards in the workplace. On October 30, 1989, the Lockout/Tagout Standard, 29 CFR 1910.147, went into effect. It was created to help reduce the death and injury rate caused by the unexpected energization or start-up of machines, or the release of stored energy. The standard covers the servicing and maintenance of machines and equipment in which the unexpected energization, start-up or release of stored energy could cause injury [29 CFR 1910.147 (a)(l)(i), 1910.147 (a)(2)(i)]. Normal production operations, cords and plugs under exclusive control, and hot tap operations are not covered [29 CFR 1910.147 (a)(2)(ii)]. This is intended to apply to energy sources such as electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, chemical, nuclear, and thermal. The purpose of this document is to provide a means to prevent injuries caused by hazardous energy. This document was developed to provide a logical means of performing maintenance and servicing activities safely, with energy present, with energy removed and during the process of reenergizing This document is meant to be a living document. Any additional hazard or discrepancy found while completing maintenance or servicing should be reported immediately to direct supervision. Purpose and Scope This document is intended to outline methods of protecting workers engaged in maintenance and service of Wind Turbine Generators (WTG) from injury by the unexpected and unrestricted release of hazardous energy. LOTO is a way to prevent energy from being released during the servicing of equipment by placing locks on energy isolation devices before working on the equipment. Maintenance activities can be performed with or without energy present. A probable, underlying cause of many accidents resulting in injury during maintenance is that work is performed without the knowledge that the system, whether energized or not, can produce hazardous energy. Unexpected and unrestricted release of hazardous energy can occur if: • All energy sources are not identified, • Provisions are not made for safe work practices with energy present; or • Deactivated energy sources are reactivated, mistakenly, intentionally or accidentally without the technician’s knowledge. Problems involving control of hazardous energy require procedural solutions. A procedural solution for controlling hazards to ensure worker safety during maintenance shall be adopted. However, such procedures are effective only if strictly enforced. A strict implementation of this document must all be committed. ENGLISH
  • 84. LOTO: General Lock Out Tag Out Procedures LOTO: Procedimientos generales de bloqueo y rotulado DC-009420-01 Rev E ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries 6 / 35 Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Información confidencial y exclusiva de la empresa Las copias impresas de este documento no son controladas ENGLISH/SPANISH INSTRUCTION TEMPLATE DC-192668-01 Rev A Reference Documents DC-008843-XX LOTO: Hub Entry Lock Out Tag Out DC-003934-XX GCU LOTO: Generator Control Unit Lock Out Tag Out DC-009636-XX LOTO: Generator/Bus Bar Lock Out Tag Out DC-009638-XX Lock Out/Tag Out Annual Certification Form DC-009640-XX PDP LOTO: Power Distribution Panel Lock Out Tag Out DC-009641-XX LOTO: Rotor Lock Out Tag Out DC-009642-XX HPU LOTO: Hydraulic Power Unit Lock Out Tag Out DC-009643-XX TCU/TCC LOTO: Turbine Control Unit/Turbine Control Cabinet Lock Out Tag Out DC-010481-XX EHS Clipper Incident Investigation Report DC-010917-XX Lock Out/Tag Out Process Map DC-020172-XX EHS Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Guideline DC-040049-XX LOTO: Yaw System Lock Out Tag Out DC-072307-XX Procedure for Turbine Main Power Soft Shut-Down and Start-Up at the PDP DC-101051-XX DJB LOTO: Down-tower Junction Box Lock Out Tag Out DC-107930-XX LOTO: Avanti Service Lift Lock Out Tag Out DC-128351-XX Release Start and Stop Procedure for Turbines Connected to SCADA DC-136778-XX Safe Wind Speed Limits Personal Protective Equipment Arc Flash and Electric Shock PPE as required per Clipper EHS - Arc Flash Program, DC-109164-XX, specific to levels 1 and 3 Standard PPE as required per EHS Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Guideline, DC-020172-XX ENGLISH
  • 85. LOTO: General Lock Out Tag Out Procedures LOTO: Procedimientos generales de bloqueo y rotulado DC-009420-01 Rev E ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries 7 / 35 Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Información confidencial y exclusiva de la empresa Las copias impresas de este documento no son controladas ENGLISH/SPANISH INSTRUCTION TEMPLATE DC-192668-01 Rev A Working With or Without Energy Present The basic decision that must be made before maintenance begins is: Can the task be accomplished safely with or without energy present or is it necessary to de-energize before initiating maintenance? Concepts Concepts which should be considered in this decision include: • Energy is always present • Energy is not necessarily dangerous • Danger is present only when energy is released in quantities which exceed human tolerances Prior to the development of specific energy control measures, all energy sources should be: • Identified • Analyzed independently • Analyzed in combination with any other energy sources present Application of Lockout/Tagout Procedures Internal Reference Lockout/Tagout Process Map, DC-010917-XX Lockout/Tagout Annual Certification Form, DC-009638-XX ID All Energy Sources • Know types and magnitude of energy associated with equipment. • ID all energy sources feeding the equipment (including potential energy). • The Reference Documents listed on the previous page, detail LOTO requirements for specific equipment. If there are questions pertaining to LOTO procedures contact the immediate supervisor at once, but never disregard written instructions. • Gather appropriate control devices. • Clarify any questionable identification of energy sources before proceeding. • Check the wind speed. If the wind speed is above the guideline presented in Safe Wind Speed Limits, DC-136778-XX, for rotor lock application, DO NOT proceed. Wait until the wind speed is below the limit to apply the rotor lock. • Manually command blade pitch position to 91.5° using TCUMon software. Before rotor lock pin is extended, ensure that blades are parked on their limit switches. Note: In wind speeds of <5 m/s the technician is allowed to rotate blades as necessary to achieve a slow rotor rotation to align the receiving plate hole with rotor lock pin. This is done with one technician controlling the rotor lock manifold (Figure) and one technician in the nacelle belly, visually observing the lineup. Ensure rotor is NOT turning in excess of 1/4 RPM and set parking brake by turning brake knob counterclockwise until it clicks. Once pinned, the blades must be rotated to 91.5°. ENGLISH
  • 86. LOTO: General Lock Out Tag Out Procedures LOTO: Procedimientos generales de bloqueo y rotulado DC-009420-01 Rev E ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries 8 / 35 Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Información confidencial y exclusiva de la empresa Las copias impresas de este documento no son controladas ENGLISH/SPANISH INSTRUCTION TEMPLATE DC-192668-01 Rev A Voltage meter inspection 1. Verify that the meter and leads are proper category (CAT1, 2, 3 or 4) for the system that you are using it on. 2. Verify that the meter has a current calibration sticker. 3. Verify that the meter inspection seal has not been broken. 4. Inspect the meter for any damage. HOT-COLD-HOT check 1. Using a known live source, verify the meter for proper operation and display. 2. Check the system where work is to be performed for the presence of any voltage. 3. Verify the meter function again on the same, previous known live source. Notify Others Notify RMDC to let them know what operation is being preformed and the site and serial number of the turbine, etc. The RMDC phone number is: +1 (319) 362 1178. Communication between the field turbine and the RMDC center is live and streaming. Notify site supervisor of pending LOTO and service. Verbally notify all affected employees of impending shutdown. Wait for verbal acknowledgment that all affected employees are in a safe condition before proceeding. Shut Down Equipment Follow DC-128351-XX for stop and start of WTG connected to SCADA. Use normal stopping procedures to shut down equipment. Push Stop button, open toggle switch, etc. Isolate Equipment After shutdown, operate all energy isolation devices so that equipment is disconnected from energy sources. Turn electrical disconnect to OFF position; open circuit breaker; close valve, etc. LOTO the Equipment Attach locks and devices to each isolation point. Examples are illustrated in the Appendix of this document. A single use tag must accompany each lock. Tag the point of operation if located remotely from isolation points. Following info is required on the tag: • Name of person applying tag • Date and time applied • Tagged device name ENGLISH
  • 87. LOTO: General Lock Out Tag Out Procedures LOTO: Procedimientos generales de bloqueo y rotulado DC-009420-01 Rev E ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries 9 / 35 Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Información confidencial y exclusiva de la empresa Las copias impresas de este documento no son controladas ENGLISH/SPANISH INSTRUCTION TEMPLATE DC-192668-01 Rev A Release Stored Energy Ensure all potential or residual energy is released or controlled. • block elevated parts • block/release springs • relieve system pressure • drain fluids • vent gases • allow system to cool • discharge capacitors • stop rotating flywheels Verify Isolation Before any servicing begins, verify the effectiveness of LOTO. Use the normal starting procedure or otherwise verify a Zero Energy State. Return controls to OFF position after testing. Always verify isolation; verification is the step most frequently skipped during evaluations. Perform Servicing Complete required service work. Avoid doing anything that could potentially reactivate the equipment. Removal of LOTO for Equipment Testing The LOTO must be removed to perform testing. Follow the LOTO release procedure. After testing, if additional service must be performed on the system, follow the LOTO procedure to reapply the LOTO. LOTO Release All locks, tags and devices must be removed by the same person who applied. Remove all tools from equipment area. Replace all machine guards. Verbally inform all employees that LOTO is complete and make sure to receive a verbal acknowledgement that they are in a clear or safe condition before releasing the LOTO condition. Ensure area is clear prior to restart. ENGLISH
  • 88. LOTO: General Lock Out Tag Out Procedures LOTO: Procedimientos generales de bloqueo y rotulado DC-009420-01 Rev E ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries 10 / 35 Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Información confidencial y exclusiva de la empresa Las copias impresas de este documento no son controladas ENGLISH/SPANISH INSTRUCTION TEMPLATE DC-192668-01 Rev A Special Situations Group LOTO Each employee applies own locks/tags to each isolation point. Lock boxes are acceptable. EHS must OK alternative procedures. Shift changes Oncoming employee attaches locks/tags prior to outgoing employee removing theirs. EHS must OK alternative procedures. Lock removal procedure when lock owner not present The following actions must be attempted in the absence of the lock owner: • Exhaust all possible means to contact lock owner • Inspect affected system • Affected system must be cleared by supervision • Request permission from site supervision to remove lock • Document lock removal on DC-010481-XX, EHS Clipper Incident Investigation Report ENGLISH
  • 89. LOTO: General Lock Out Tag Out Procedures LOTO: Procedimientos generales de bloqueo y rotulado DC-009420-01 Rev E ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries 11 / 35 Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Información confidencial y exclusiva de la empresa Las copias impresas de este documento no son controladas ENGLISH/SPANISH INSTRUCTION TEMPLATE DC-192668-01 Rev A APPENDIX Glossary The terms below have the following definitions for the purpose of this document. Arc Flash The radiant energy and blinding light created by an electric arc passing through air between conductors. Dissipate Energy To cause energy to be spread out or reduced to levels tolerable by humans. The following concepts should be used to determine the dissipation activities: Dissipate mechanical motion – motion tends to continue because of inertia after the removal of energy; therefore, mechanical motion should be dissipated. An obvious example is the main shaft should be allowed to come to rest before inserting the rotor lock. Dissipate potential energy – potential energy can be manifested in the form of gravity, springs, and pressure. • Gravity can never be eliminated or dissipated; it can only be controlled. • Springs under tension or compression can be released or the stored energy can be controlled. • Pressure may be blocked, isolated, or dissipated. The term dissipate pressure implies reducing pressure to a level that would not harm humans. Normally, this pressure value is atmospheric. Dissipate electrical energy –may be accomplished by grounding the de-electrified portion of the circuit after it has been isolated. Grounding live circuits may be catastrophic. Dissipation of electrical energy includes the actions necessary to prevent the buildup of electrical potential. Dissipate chemicals – chemical reactions are exothermic or endothermic. • Exothermic reactions raise temperatures, which may cause a variety of effects such as fires, explosions, burns, etc. • Endothermic reactions lower temperatures and cause the need for additional heat. Some elements manufactured by endothermic reactions are used as explosive or have explosive characteristics because of their instability and rapid release of energy. Emphasis is placed on efforts necessary to prevent or control chemical reactions. The term dissipate chemicals applies to those actions needed to prevent chemical reactions that would raise or lower temperatures or cause effects that humans cannot tolerate. Dissipate thermal energy – human tolerance to temperature is very limited. Human tissue is harmed when it is exposed to temperature above 45 degrees C (113 degrees F) or below 4 degrees C (39.2 degrees F). Since temperature cannot be isolated or blocked, the only way to control its effects on humans it through dissipation or employee protection. Mechanical motion, electrical resistance, chemical reactions, and radiation will raise the temperature of materials which, in turn, can burn or damage human tissue. Therefore, when energy sources that affect temperature are identified in equipment, processes, or systems, controls of the energy source should be affected to allow the temperature to dissipate to a tolerable level. ENGLISH
  • 90. LOTO: General Lock Out Tag Out Procedures LOTO: Procedimientos generales de bloqueo y rotulado DC-009420-01 Rev E ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries 12 / 35 Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Información confidencial y exclusiva de la empresa Las copias impresas de este documento no son controladas ENGLISH/SPANISH INSTRUCTION TEMPLATE DC-192668-01 Rev A Energy Mechanical motion, (potential energy due to pressure, gravity, or springs) electrical energy, or thermal energy resulting from high or low temperatures. The concept of energy, for the purpose of this document, is: • Kinetic energy – energy possessed by a body by virtue of its motion. • Potential energy – energy possessed by a body by virtue of its position in a gravity field. • Electrical energy – energy as a result of a generated electrical power source or a static source. • Thermal energy – energy as a result of mechanical work, radiation, chemical reaction, or electrical resistance. Inspection To check or test WTG or WTG related materials against established standards. Isolated or Blocked Energy Energy is considered isolated or blocked when its flow would not be reactivated by a foreseeable unplanned event. The term, isolate, means to set apart from others. The term block means an obstacle or obstruction to prevent normal functioning. • To control gravitational energy, the energy should be blocked in the sense that an obstacle or obstruction is placed • Electrical energy should be controlled by isolating it in the sense that it is set apart, or disconnected. These terms are similar in meaning, but they cannot be used synonymously in all instances. Although they may describe the same function, the way in which the function is performed is different. Lockout The placement of a Lockout device on an energy isolation device (circuit breaker, slide gate, line valve, disconnect switch, etc.) to ensure that the energy isolating device and equipment being controlled cannot be operated until the Lockout device is removed. A Lockout device utilizes a positive means such as a lock (key or combination type) to hold an energy isolating device in a safe position and prevent the energization of a machine or equipment. The Lockout device must be substantial enough to prevent removal without use of excessive force or unusual techniques. Maintenance and Service The tasks necessary to keep a machine, process, or system in a state of repair or efficiency. Maintenance and Service includes inspection, service, repair, troubleshooting, setup, and other related activities. Personnel Hazard A condition which could lead to injury or death. This condition should be recognized by a person familiar with the particular circumstances and facts unique to the wind industry. A personnel hazard exists when the environment, conditions, natural phenomena, or equipment characteristics may ENGLISH
  • 91. LOTO: General Lock Out Tag Out Procedures LOTO: Procedimientos generales de bloqueo y rotulado DC-009420-01 Rev E ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries 13 / 35 Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Información confidencial y exclusiva de la empresa Las copias impresas de este documento no son controladas ENGLISH/SPANISH INSTRUCTION TEMPLATE DC-192668-01 Rev A release levels of energy that exceed human physiological tolerance to trauma as well as internal organ tolerance to environment. Persons, Affected Employee who has been designated by his or her department to operate equipment, machinery or systems that can be affected during shutdowns for service and/or maintenance. Only Authorized Persons using Lock Out procedures perform shutdowns. Persons, Authorized Employee who has been designated by his or her department to perform maintenance or service on a piece(s) of equipment, machinery or system and; is qualified to perform the work through proper training on the Lock Out Tag Out procedures for the equipment, machinery or system. Persons, Other Employee who is or might be in the area where LOTO might be performed. Point(s) of Control The point or points from which energy-blocking, isolating, or dissipating devices are controlled. Securing the Point(s) of Control Securing is a separate and distinct action from isolating or blocking the energy sources. The uses of locks, tags, or posting a qualified person or a combination thereof are methods of accomplishing these criteria. The point(s) of control are secured to prevent unauthorized persons from reactivation the flow of energy. Service The activities needed to keep a WTG in a state of efficiency. Point(s) of Control The point or points from which energy-blocking, isolating, or dissipating devices are controlled. Tag Out The placement of a tag out device (a tag or other prominent warning device and a means of attachment) on an energy isolation device to indicate that the energy isolating device and the equipment being controlled may not be operated until the tag out device is removed. The lockout device shall be used unless the employer can demonstrate that the utilization of a tag out system will provide full employee protection. The tag out device shall be single-use, attached by hand, self-locking, and non-releasing with a minimum unlocking strength of no less than 50 pounds and must be at least equivalent to an all-environment tolerant nylon cable tie. WTG Wind Turbine Generator ENGLISH
  • 92. LOTO: General Lock Out Tag Out Procedures LOTO: Procedimientos generales de bloqueo y rotulado DC-009420-01 Rev E ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries 14 / 35 Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Información confidencial y exclusiva de la empresa Las copias impresas de este documento no son controladas ENGLISH/SPANISH INSTRUCTION TEMPLATE DC-192668-01 Rev A Energy Sources Chemical Reaction Is manifested by exothermic or endothermic effects. The energy –on /energy –off approach does not apply. Any material which could chemically react should be eliminated, dissipated, or controlled. Measures must be taken to eliminate the chemical so that no chemical reactions can take place; or control the chemical so that the energy released by the chemical reaction will not harm humans. Electrical Energy Refers to generated electrical power or static electricity. In the case of generated electricity, the electrical power can be turned on or turned off. Static electricity may not be turned off; it can only be dissipated. Mechanical Motion Can be linear translation or rotation, or it can produce work which, in turn, produces changes in temperature. This type of energy can be turned off or left on. Potential Energy Can be due to pressure, springs, or gravity. Maintenance is always conducted with gravity on. Potential energy manifested as pressures or in springs can be dissipated or controlled; it cannot be turned off or on. Thermal Energy Is manifested by high or low temperature. This type of energy is the result of mechanical work, radiation, chemical reaction, or electrical resistance. It cannot be turned off or eliminated; however, it can be dissipated or controlled. ENGLISH
  • 93. LOTO: General Lock Out Tag Out Procedures LOTO: Procedimientos generales de bloqueo y rotulado DC-009420-01 Rev E ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries 15 / 35 Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Información confidencial y exclusiva de la empresa Las copias impresas de este documento no son controladas ENGLISH/SPANISH INSTRUCTION TEMPLATE DC-192668-01 Rev A Training Introduction Training of employees will be done by an authorized employee [29 CFR 1910.147 (c)(7)(I)]. The affected employees shall be instructed in the purpose and use of the energy control procedure and all other employees whose work operations are or may be in an area where energy control procedures may be utilized. When tag outs are used, employees must be instructed in the limitations of these devices. Training Employee retraining shall be provided for all authorized and affected employees whenever there is a change in their job assignments, a change in machines, equipment or processes that present a new hazard, or when there is a change in the energy control procedures. After January 2, 1990, whenever replacement or major modification of a machine or equipment is performed, and whenever new machines or equipment are installed, energy isolating devices for such machines or equipment shall be designed to accept a Lockout device. [29 CFR 1910.147 (c)(2)(iii)] Inspections and Additional Training Inspections Each energy control procedure must be inspected at least annually for the purpose of ensuring that the requirements of the Lockout/Tagout Standard are being met. Each inspection will be conducted by an authorized employee other than the employee who normally uses the machinery or equipment or performs the Lockout/Tagout procedure. After each inspection, the employer must certify that the inspection has been completed. All employees working in an area requiring Lockout/Tagout procedures must be trained. Training must include: The recognition of Lockout/Tagout devices and the importance of not disturbing or removing them unless authorized The safe application, use, and removal of energy controls The limitations of tags in a Lockout/Tagout procedure Training must occur whenever there is a change in job assignment, a change in machinery or equipment, an energy control procedure change, or a change in a process that presents a new hazard. Retraining is to be conducted whenever the employer believes that employees' knowledge of energy control procedures is inadequate and as part of the annual inspection. Outside Personnel When outside personnel, such as contractors, are on site and engaged in activities that require compliance with the Lockout/Tagout Standard, the on-site employer and the outside employer must inform one another of their Lockout/Tagout procedures. It is the responsibility of the on-site employer to ensure that an agreed to site wide procedure is created that adheres to both company standards and that his/her employees understand and comply with the methods of these modified Lockout/Tagout procedures. ENGLISH
  • 94. LOTO: General Lock Out Tag Out Procedures LOTO: Procedimientos generales de bloqueo y rotulado DC-009420-01 Rev E ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries 16 / 35 Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Información confidencial y exclusiva de la empresa Las copias impresas de este documento no son controladas ENGLISH/SPANISH INSTRUCTION TEMPLATE DC-192668-01 Rev A LOTO Devices Lock Out Tag – single use LOTO Locks Zip-ties are acceptable for tagging out when padlocks cannot be used. Lock Out Hasp To be attached to LOTO locks for multiple personnel LOTOs when needed. ENGLISH
  • 95. LOTO: General Lock Out Tag Out Procedures LOTO: Procedimientos generales de bloqueo y rotulado DC-009420-01 Rev E ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries 17 / 35 Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Información confidencial y exclusiva de la empresa Las copias impresas de este documento no son controladas ENGLISH/SPANISH INSTRUCTION TEMPLATE DC-192668-01 Rev A Receipt and Acknowledgement Clipper Windpower, Inc. LOTO: General Lock Out Tag Out Procedures Read the following statement and sign below to indicate receipt and acknowledgment of the Clipper Windpower, Inc. LOTO: General Lock Out Tag Out Procedures, and acceptance of the following statement as conditions of employment. The signature below confirms the undersigned has read and understands these safety policies and that any concerns have been raised with either the EHS department, immediate supervisor, manager or the Human Resources department. It is also understood that failure to comply with the policies referenced in this document may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. Your signature indicates you understand this policy and you consent to its contents. Employee's Printed Name Position Employee’s Signature Date The signed original copy of this agreement shall be given to Human Resources for inclusion in employee’s personnel file. ENGLISH
  • 96. LOTO: Procedimientos generales de bloqueo y rotulado DC-009420-01 Rev E ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries 18 / 35 Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Información confidencial y exclusiva de la empresa Las copias impresas de este documento no son controladas ENGLISH/SPANISH WORK INSTRUCTION TEMPLATE DC-192668-01 Rev A Resumen de cambios Documento transferido a el Nuevo formato bilingue y traducido al Español. CONTENIDO INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE DE SEGURIDAD ...................................................................................1 DISPOSICIONES GENERALES.............................................................................................................20 Introducciones ...............................................................................................................................20 Objetivo y ámbito...........................................................................................................................20 Documentos de referencia ............................................................................................................22 Equipo de protección personal......................................................................................................22 Trabajar con o sin energía presente.......................................................................................................23 Conceptos .....................................................................................................................................23 Aplicación de procedimientos de bloqueo y rotulado..............................................................................23 Referencia interna .........................................................................................................................23 Identificar todas las fuentes de energía ........................................................................................23 Inspección del voltímetro...............................................................................................................24 Comprobación CALIENTE-FRÍO-CALIENTE................................................................................24 Notifique a los demás....................................................................................................................24 Apague el equipo ..........................................................................................................................24 Aísle el equipo...............................................................................................................................24 Haga el LOTO del Equipo .............................................................................................................25 Libere la energía almacenada.......................................................................................................25 Compruebe el aislamiento.............................................................................................................25 Realice el servicio .........................................................................................................................25 Eliminación del LOTO para hacer pruebas del equipo..................................................................26 Liberación del LOTO .....................................................................................................................26 Situaciones especiales..................................................................................................................26 ANEXO ...................................................................................................................................................27 Glosario ..................................................................................................................................................27 Arco eléctrico.................................................................................................................................27 Fuentes de energía.................................................................................................................................31 ESPAÑOL
  • 97. LOTO: General Lock Out Tag Out Procedures LOTO: Procedimientos generales de bloqueo y rotulado DC-009420-01 Rev E ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries 19 / 35 Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Información confidencial y exclusiva de la empresa Las copias impresas de este documento no son controladas ENGLISH/SPANISH INSTRUCTION TEMPLATE DC-192668-01 Rev A Capacitación ...........................................................................................................................................32 Introducción...................................................................................................................................32 Capacitación..................................................................................................................................32 Inspecciones y capacitación adicional....................................................................................................32 Inspecciones .................................................................................................................................32 Personal externo ...........................................................................................................................33 Dispositivos de LOTO.............................................................................................................................34 Recepción y acuse de recibo..................................................................................................................35 ESPAÑOL
  • 98. LOTO: General Lock Out Tag Out Procedures LOTO: Procedimientos generales de bloqueo y rotulado DC-009420-01 Rev E ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries 20 / 35 Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Información confidencial y exclusiva de la empresa Las copias impresas de este documento no son controladas ENGLISH/SPANISH INSTRUCTION TEMPLATE DC-192668-01 Rev A DISPOSICIONES GENERALES Introducciones La Ley de Seguridad y Salud Ocupacional (OSHA) de 1970 hizo hincapié en la necesidad de estándares para proteger la salud y seguridad de los trabajadores expuestos a un creciente número de peligros potenciales en el lugar de trabajo. El 30 de octubre de 1989 entró en vigor el Estándar de bloqueo y rotulado, 29 CFR 1910.147. Se creó para ayudar a reducir la tasa de mortalidad y lesiones causada por la inesperada energización o puesta en marcha de máquinas, o la liberación de energía almacenada. El estándar se aplica a las actividades de servicio y mantenimiento de máquinas y equipos en los que la inesperada energización, puesta en marcha o liberación de energía almacenada podrían causar lesiones [29 CFR 1910.147 (a)(l)(i), 1910.147 (a)(2)(i)]. No están cubiertas las operaciones, cables y enchufes normales de producción bajo control exclusivo [29 CFR 1910.147 (a)(2)(ii)]. Esto tiene por objeto aplicarse a fuentes de energía tales como eléctrica, mecánica, hidráulica, química, nuclear y térmica. El propósito de este documento es proporcionar un medio para prevenir las lesiones causadas por energía peligrosa. Este documento se desarrolló para proporcionar un medio lógico de realizar actividades de mantenimiento y servicio con seguridad, con presencia de energía, con energía retirada y durante el proceso de reaplicación de la energía Este documento pretende ser un documento vivo. Cualquier riesgo adicional o discrepancia que se encuentre al completar las actividades de mantenimiento o reparación debe reportarse inmediatamente a la supervisión directa. Objetivo y ámbito Este documento tiene por objeto presentar los métodos de protección para los trabajadores implicados en el mantenimiento y servicio de los generadores de turbinas eólicas (WTG) contra lesiones debidas a la liberación inesperada y sin restricciones de energía peligrosa. El LOTO es una forma de evitar que se libere energía durante el mantenimiento del equipo mediante la colocación de candados en los dispositivos de aislamiento de la energía antes de trabajar en el equipo. Las actividades de mantenimiento se pueden realizar con o sin la presencia de la energía. Una causa probable subyacente de muchos accidentes que dan como resultado lesiones durante el mantenimiento es que el trabajo se realiza sin el conocimiento de que el sistema, ya sea activado o no, puede producir energía peligrosa. Puede darse una liberación inesperada y sin restricciones de energía peligrosa si: • No se identifican todas las fuentes de energía, • No se toman medidas para las prácticas de trabajo seguras con energía presente, o • Las fuentes de energía desactivadas se reactivan por error, intencionalmente o por accidente, sin el conocimiento del técnico. ESPAÑOL
  • 99. LOTO: General Lock Out Tag Out Procedures LOTO: Procedimientos generales de bloqueo y rotulado DC-009420-01 Rev E ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries 21 / 35 Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Información confidencial y exclusiva de la empresa Las copias impresas de este documento no son controladas ENGLISH/SPANISH INSTRUCTION TEMPLATE DC-192668-01 Rev A Los problemas relacionados con el control de la energía peligrosa requieren soluciones de procedimiento. Se adoptará una solución de procedimiento para controlar los peligros con objeto de garantizar la seguridad de los trabajadores durante el mantenimiento. Sin embargo, estos procedimientos sólo son eficaces si se aplican estrictamente. Todos debemos comprometernos con una aplicación estricta de este documento. ESPAÑOL
  • 100. LOTO: General Lock Out Tag Out Procedures LOTO: Procedimientos generales de bloqueo y rotulado DC-009420-01 Rev E ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries 22 / 35 Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Información confidencial y exclusiva de la empresa Las copias impresas de este documento no son controladas ENGLISH/SPANISH INSTRUCTION TEMPLATE DC-192668-01 Rev A Documentos de referencia DC-008843-XX LOTO: Bloqueo y rotulado para la entrada en el hub DC-003934-XX LOTO de la GCU: Bloqueo y rotulado de la unidad de control del generador DC-009636-XX LOTO: Bloqueo y rotulado del generador y la barra de distribución DC-009638-XX Formulario de certificación anual de bloqueo y rotulado DC-009640-XX LOTO de PDP: Bloqueo y rotulado del panel de distribución eléctrica DC-009641-XX LOTO: Bloqueo y rotulado del rotor DC-009642-XX LOTO de la HPU: Bloqueo y rotulado de la unidad de potencia hidráulica DC-009643-XX LOTO de la TCU/TCC: Bloqueo y rotulado de la unidad de control de la turbina/gabinete de control de la turbina DC-010481-XX Informe de Investigación de Incidentes de EHS de Clipper DC-010917-XX Mapa de procesos de bloqueo y rotulado DC-020172-XX Lineamiento EHS de Equipo de Protección Personal (PPE) DC-040049-XX LOTO: Bloqueo y rotulado del sistema de guiñada DC-072307-XX Procedimiento para el apagado y encendido suaves de la alimentación principal de la turbina en el PDP DC-101051-XX LOTO de la DJB: Bloqueo y rotulado de la caja de conexiones de la torre inferior DC-107930-XX LOTO: Bloqueo y rotulado del elevador de servicio Avanti DC-128351-XX Procedimiento de liberación de arranque y parada para turbinas conectadas a SCADA DC-136778-XX Límites seguros de velocidad del viento Equipo de protección personal PPE para arco eléctrico y descarga eléctrica según lo exige EHS de Clipper - Programa de arco eléctrico, DC-109164-XX, específico de los niveles 1 y 3 PPE estándar según lo exija el Lineamiento EHS de Equipo de Protección Personal (PPE), DC-020172-XX ESPAÑOL
  • 101. LOTO: General Lock Out Tag Out Procedures LOTO: Procedimientos generales de bloqueo y rotulado DC-009420-01 Rev E ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries 23 / 35 Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Información confidencial y exclusiva de la empresa Las copias impresas de este documento no son controladas ENGLISH/SPANISH INSTRUCTION TEMPLATE DC-192668-01 Rev A Trabajar con o sin energía presente La decisión esencial que se debe tomar antes de empezar actividades de mantenimiento es: ¿Puede la tarea llevarse a cabo con seguridad con o sin la presencia de energía o es necesario desactivar la energía antes de iniciar las actividades de mantenimiento? Conceptos Entre los conceptos que deben tenerse en cuenta en esta decisión tenemos: • Siempre hay energía presente • La energía no es necesariamente peligrosa • El peligro está presente sólo cuando la energía se libera en cantidades que excedan las tolerancias humanas Antes del desarrollo de medidas específicas de control de la energía, todas las fuentes de energía deben: • Identificarse • Analizarse de forma independiente • Analizarse en combinación con cualquier otra fuente de energía presente Aplicación de procedimientos de bloqueo y rotulado Referencia interna Mapa del proceso de bloqueo y rotulado, DC-010917-XX Formulario de certificación anual de bloqueo y rotulado, DC-009638-XX Identificar todas las fuentes de energía • Conozca los tipos y magnitud de la energía asociada al equipo. • Identifique todas las fuentes de energía que alimentan al equipo (incluida la energía potencial). • Los Documentos de referencia que aparecen en la lista de la página anterior detallan los requisitos de LOTO del equipo específico. Si hay cuestiones relativas a los procedimientos de LOTO, comuníquese con el supervisor inmediato cuanto antes, pero nunca haga caso omiso a las instrucciones escritas. • Reúna los dispositivos de control adecuados. • Aclare cualquier identificación dudosa de fuentes de energía antes de continuar. • Compruebe la velocidad del viento. Si la velocidad del viento está por encima del lineamiento presentado en Límites seguros de velocidad del viento, DC-136778-XX, para la aplicación de bloqueo del rotor, NO continúe. Espere hasta que la velocidad del viento sea inferior al límite para aplicar el bloqueo del rotor. • Coloque manualmente la posición de inclinación de las palas en 91.5° con el software TCUMon. Antes de extender el perno de bloqueo del rotor, asegúrese de que las palas estén estacionadas en sus interruptores de límite. ESPAÑOL
  • 102. LOTO: General Lock Out Tag Out Procedures LOTO: Procedimientos generales de bloqueo y rotulado DC-009420-01 Rev E ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries 24 / 35 Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Información confidencial y exclusiva de la empresa Las copias impresas de este documento no son controladas ENGLISH/SPANISH INSTRUCTION TEMPLATE DC-192668-01 Rev A Nota: En velocidades del viento de menos de 5 m/s, se permite al técnico girar las palas según sea necesario para lograr una lenta rotación del rotor y alinear el agujero de la placa receptora con el perno de bloqueo del rotor. Esto se hace con un técnico controlando el colector del bloqueo del rotor (Figura) y un técnico en el vientre de la góndola observando visualmente la alineación. Asegúrese de que el rotor NO esté girando a más de 1/4 RPM y aplique el freno de mano girando la perilla del freno en sentido antihorario hasta que haga clic. Una vez fijadas, las palas deben girarse a 91.5°. Inspección del voltímetro 1. Verifique que el medidor y los cables sean de la categoría correcta (CAT1, 2, 3 ó 4) para el sistema en el cual lo está utilizando. 2. Verifique que el medidor tenga un rótulo de calibración vigente. 3. Compruebe que el sello de inspección del medidor no se haya roto. 4. Inspeccione el medidor para determinar que no tenga daños. Comprobación CALIENTE-FRÍO-CALIENTE 1. Con una fuente viva conocida, verifique la operación y visualización correctas del medidor. 2. Verifique el sistema donde se vaya a realizar trabajo para detectar la presencia de cualquier voltaje. 3. Compruebe la función del medidor nuevamente en la misma fuente viva anterior ya conocida. Notifique a los demás Notifique a RMDC para hacerles saber qué operación se está realizando y el número de sitio y de serie de la turbina, etc. El número de teléfono de RMDC es: +1 (319) 362 1178. La comunicación entre la turbina de campo y el centro de RMDC es en vivo y continua. Notifique al supervisor del emplazamiento de un LOTO y servicio pendientes. Notifique verbalmente a todos los empleados afectados del cierre inminente. Espere mediante confirmación verbal que todos los empleados afectados estén en condiciones de seguridad antes de continuar. Apague el equipo Siga DC-128351-XX para detener e iniciar un WTG conectado a SCADA. Use los procedimientos normales de parada para apagar el equipo. Empuje el botón Detener, abra el interruptor de palanca, etc. Aísle el equipo Después de la parada, haga funcionar todos los dispositivos de aislamiento de la energía para que el equipo esté desconectado de las fuentes de energía. Gire la desconexión eléctrica a la posición de OFF (Apagado), abra el interruptor del circuito, cierre la válvula, etc. ESPAÑOL
  • 103. LOTO: General Lock Out Tag Out Procedures LOTO: Procedimientos generales de bloqueo y rotulado DC-009420-01 Rev E ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries 25 / 35 Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Información confidencial y exclusiva de la empresa Las copias impresas de este documento no son controladas ENGLISH/SPANISH INSTRUCTION TEMPLATE DC-192668-01 Rev A Haga el LOTO del Equipo Fije bloqueos y dispositivos en cada punto de aislamiento. Los hubmplos se ilustran en el Apéndice de este documento. Un rótulo de un solo uso debe acompañar a cada bloqueo. Rotule el punto de funcionamiento si se encuentra a distancia de los puntos de aislamiento. La información siguiente es obligatoria en el rótulo: • Nombre de la persona que aplica el rótulo • Fecha y hora de la aplicación • Nombre del dispositivo rotulado Libere la energía almacenada Asegúrese de que toda la energía potencial o residual se libere o controle. • bloquee las partes elevadas • bloquee o libere los resortes • libere la presión del sistema • drene los líquidos • ventile los gases • permita que el sistema se enfríe • descargue los capacitores • detenga los volantes giratorios Compruebe el aislamiento Antes de iniciar cualquier actividad de servicio, compruebe la eficacia del LOTO. Utilice el procedimiento normal de arranque o verifique de otra forma que hay un Estado de Energía Cero. Devuelva los controles a su posición de OFF (Apagado) después de la prueba. Verifique siempre el aislamiento; la verificación es el paso más frecuentemente omitido durante las evaluaciones. Realice el servicio Complete el trabajo de servicio requerido. Evite hacer cualquier cosa que pudiera reactivar el equipo. ESPAÑOL
  • 104. LOTO: General Lock Out Tag Out Procedures LOTO: Procedimientos generales de bloqueo y rotulado DC-009420-01 Rev E ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries 26 / 35 Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Información confidencial y exclusiva de la empresa Las copias impresas de este documento no son controladas ENGLISH/SPANISH INSTRUCTION TEMPLATE DC-192668-01 Rev A Eliminación del LOTO para hacer pruebas del equipo El LOTO se debe quitar para realizar pruebas. Siga el procedimiento de liberación del LOTO. Después de las pruebas, si se deben realizar actividades adicionales de servicio, siga el procedimiento de LOTO para volver a aplicar el LOTO. Liberación del LOTO Todos los bloqueos, rótulos y dispositivos deben ser retirados por la misma persona que los aplicó. Quite todas las herramientas del área del equipo. Vuelva a colocar todas las guardas de las máquinas. Informe verbalmente a todos los empleados que el LOTO se ha completado y asegúrese de recibir un reconocimiento verbal de que se encuentran en una condición despejada o segura antes de soltar la condición de LOTO. Asegúrese de que la zona esté despejada antes de reiniciar. Situaciones especiales LOTO de grupo Cada empleado aplica sus propios bloqueos y rótulos en cada punto de aislamiento. Las cajas de seguridad son aceptables. EHS debe dar su APROBACIÓN a cualquier procedimiento alternativo. Cambios de turno El empleado que llega fija bloqueos y rótulos antes de que el empleado que sale quite los suyos. EHS debe dar su APROBACIÓN a cualquier procedimiento alternativo. Procedimiento de eliminación del bloqueo cuando no esté presente el dueño de bloqueo Deben intentarse las siguientes acciones en ausencia del propietario del bloqueo: • Agotar todos los medios posibles para ponerse en contacto con el dueño del bloqueo • Inspeccionar el sistema afectado El sistema afectado debe ser aprobado por supervisión • Solicitar permiso a supervisión del emplazamiento para quitar el bloqueo • Documentar el retiro del bloqueo en DC-010481-XX, Informe de Investigación de Incidentes de EHS de Clipper ESPAÑOL
  • 105. LOTO: General Lock Out Tag Out Procedures LOTO: Procedimientos generales de bloqueo y rotulado DC-009420-01 Rev E ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries 27 / 35 Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Información confidencial y exclusiva de la empresa Las copias impresas de este documento no son controladas ENGLISH/SPANISH INSTRUCTION TEMPLATE DC-192668-01 Rev A ANEXO Glosario Los siguientes términos tendrán las siguientes definiciones a efectos de este documento. Arco eléctrico La energía radiante y luz cegadora creadas por un arco eléctrico que pasa a través del aire entre conductores. Disipar energía Hacer que la energía se esparza o reduzca a niveles tolerables por los seres humanos. Los siguientes conceptos deben utilizarse para determinar las actividades de disipación: Disipar el movimiento mecánico – el movimiento tiende a continuar debido a la inercia después de que se elimina la alimentación; por tanto, el movimiento mecánico se disipará. Un hubmplo obvio es que se debe permitir que el hub principal se detenga antes de insertar el bloqueo del rotor. Disipar la energía potencial – la energía potencial puede manifestarse en la forma de gravedad, resortes y presión. • La gravedad nunca puede eliminarse o disiparse; sólo se puede controlar. • Los resortes bajo tensión o compresión pueden liberarse o la energía almacenada puede controlarse. • La presión puede bloquearse, aislarse o disiparse. El término disipar presión implica reducir la presión a un nivel que no pueda perjudicar a los seres humanos. Normalmente, este valor es la presión atmosférica. Disipar la energía eléctrica – se puede lograr conectando a tierra la porción no electrificada del circuito después de haberlo aislado. La conexión a tierra de circuitos vivos puede ser catastrófica. La disipación de la energía eléctrica incluye las acciones necesarias para evitar la acumulación de potencial eléctrico. Disipar los productos químicos – las reacciones químicas son exotérmicas o endotérmicas. • Las reacciones exotérmicas elevan la temperatura, lo que puede ocasionar diversos efectos, tales como incendios, explosiones, quemaduras, etc. • Las reacciones endotérmicas bajan las temperaturas y causan la necesidad de un calor adicional. Algunos elementos fabricados mediante reacciones endotérmicas se utilizan como explosivos o tienen características explosivas a causa de su inestabilidad y la rápida liberación de energía. Se hace hincapié en los esfuerzos necesarios para evitar o controlar las reacciones químicas. El término disipar productos químicos se aplica a las acciones necesarias para prevenir las reacciones químicas que suban o bajen las temperaturas o causen efectos que los humanos no pueden tolerar. Disipar la energía térmica – la tolerancia humana a la temperatura es muy limitada. Los tejidos humanos se dañan al exponerse a temperaturas superiores a los 45 grados C (113 grados F) o por debajo de los 4 grados C (39,2 grados F). Puesto que la temperatura no puede aislarse o ESPAÑOL
  • 106. LOTO: General Lock Out Tag Out Procedures LOTO: Procedimientos generales de bloqueo y rotulado DC-009420-01 Rev E ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries 28 / 35 Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Información confidencial y exclusiva de la empresa Las copias impresas de este documento no son controladas ENGLISH/SPANISH INSTRUCTION TEMPLATE DC-192668-01 Rev A bloquearse, la única manera de controlar sus efectos sobre los seres humanos es mediante la disipación o la protección de los empleados. El movimiento mecánico, la resistencia eléctrica, las reacciones químicas y la radiación elevan la temperatura de los materiales, lo que, a su vez, puede quemar o dañar el tejido humano. Por lo tanto, cuando las fuentes de energía que afectan la temperatura se identifican en el equipo, los procesos o los sistemas, deben efectuarse controles de la fuente de energía para permitir que la temperatura se disipe a un nivel tolerable. Energía El movimiento mecánico (la energía potencial debida a la gravedad, la presión o resortes), la energía eléctrica o la energía térmica que son el resultado de altas o bajas temperaturas. El concepto de energía, a efectos de este documento, es: • Energía cinética – la energía que posee un cuerpo en virtud de su movimiento. • Energía potencial – la energía que posee un cuerpo en virtud de su posición en un campo gravitatorio. • Energía eléctrica – la energía que es resultado de una fuente de energía eléctrica generada o una fuente estática. • Energía térmica – la energía que es resultado de un trabajo mecánico, radiación, reacción química o resistencia eléctrica. Inspección Para comprobar o probar el WTG o los materiales relacionados con el WTG contra las normas establecidas. Energía aislada o bloqueada La energía se considera aislada o bloqueada cuando su flujo no pueda ser reactivado por un acontecimiento inesperado previsible. El término aislar significa separar de los demás. El término bloqueo significa un obstáculo o una obstrucción para impedir el funcionamiento normal. • Para controlar la energía gravitatoria, la energía debe bloquearse en el sentido de que se instale un obstáculo o una obstrucción • La energía eléctrica debe controlarse mediante su aislamiento en el sentido de separarla o desconectarla. Estos términos son similares en su significado, pero no pueden utilizarse como sinónimos en todos los casos. A pesar de que puedan describir la misma función, la forma en que se lleva a cabo la función es diferente. Bloqueo La colocación de un dispositivo de bloqueo en un dispositivo de aislamiento de la energía (interruptor, compuerta, válvula de línea, interruptor de desconexión, etc.) para garantizar que el dispositivo de aislamiento de la energía y el equipo que se está controlando no puedan funcionar hasta que se quite el dispositivo de bloqueo. Un dispositivo de bloqueo utiliza un medio positivo, como un candado (de llave o de combinación) para mantener un dispositivo de aislamiento de la energía en una posición segura y evitar que se aplique energía a una máquina o equipo. El ESPAÑOL
  • 107. LOTO: General Lock Out Tag Out Procedures LOTO: Procedimientos generales de bloqueo y rotulado DC-009420-01 Rev E ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries 29 / 35 Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Información confidencial y exclusiva de la empresa Las copias impresas de este documento no son controladas ENGLISH/SPANISH INSTRUCTION TEMPLATE DC-192668-01 Rev A dispositivo de bloqueo debe ser lo suficientemente importante como para evitar que se quite sin un uso excesivo de fuerza o técnicas poco usuales. Mantenimiento y servicio Las tareas necesarias para mantener una máquina, proceso o sistema en estado de reparación o eficiencia. Mantenimiento y servicio incluye la inspección, servicio, reparación, solución de problemas, configuración y otras actividades relacionadas con éstas. Riesgo para el personal Una condición que podría causar lesiones o la muerte. Esta condición debe ser reconocida por una persona familiarizada con las circunstancias y hechos específicos de la industria eólica. Un peligro para el personal se presenta cuando el entorno, las condiciones, los fenómenos naturales o las características del equipo pueden liberar niveles de energía que superen la tolerancia fisiológica humana al traumatismo, así como la tolerancia de los órganos internos al medio ambiente. Personas, afectadas El empleado que haya sido designado por su departamento para manejar equipo, maquinaria o sistemas que puedan verse afectados durante las paradas para servicio o mantenimiento. Sólo las personas autorizadas pueden realizar paradas usando procedimientos de bloqueo. Personas, autorizadas Un empleado que haya sido designado por su departamento para realizar actividades de mantenimiento o servicio en una pieza de equipo, maquinaria o sistema y esté calificado para hubcutar el trabajo mediante una capacitación adecuada en cuanto a los procedimientos de bloqueo y rotulado para el equipo, maquinaria o sistema. Personas, Otros Empleado que esté o pueda estar en la zona donde se pudiera realizar un LOTO. Puntos de control El punto o puntos desde los que se controlan los dispositivos de bloqueo, aislamiento o disipación de la energía. Aseguramiento del punto de control El aseguramiento es una acción separada y distinta del aislamiento o bloqueo de las fuentes de energía. El uso de cerrojos, rótulos o informar a una persona calificada, o una combinación de éstos, son métodos para el cumplimiento de estos criterios. Los puntos de control se aseguran para evitar que personas no autorizadas reactiven el flujo de energía. Servicio Las actividades necesarias para mantener un WTG en un estado de eficiencia. ESPAÑOL
  • 108. LOTO: General Lock Out Tag Out Procedures LOTO: Procedimientos generales de bloqueo y rotulado DC-009420-01 Rev E ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries 30 / 35 Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Información confidencial y exclusiva de la empresa Las copias impresas de este documento no son controladas ENGLISH/SPANISH INSTRUCTION TEMPLATE DC-192668-01 Rev A Puntos de control El punto o puntos desde los que se controlan los dispositivos de bloqueo, aislamiento o disipación de la energía. Etiquetado La colocación de un dispositivo de rotulado (un rótulo u otro dispositivo de advertencia prominente con un medio de fijación) en un dispositivo de aislamiento de la energía para indicar que el dispositivo de aislamiento de la energía y el equipo que se están controlando no deben accionarse sino hasta que se retire el dispositivo de rotulado. El dispositivo de bloqueo se utilizará a menos que el empleador pueda demostrar que la utilización de un sistema de rotulado proporcionará protección plena a los trabajadores. El dispositivo de rotulado deberá ser de un solo uso, instalado a mano, de bloqueo automático y que no se pueda liberar con una resistencia mínima de desbloqueo de no menos de 25 kilos, y debe ser al menos equivalente a un cinturón de plástico de nylon tolerante a todos los entornos. WTG Generador de Turbina de Aire ESPAÑOL
  • 109. LOTO: General Lock Out Tag Out Procedures LOTO: Procedimientos generales de bloqueo y rotulado DC-009420-01 Rev E ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries 31 / 35 Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Información confidencial y exclusiva de la empresa Las copias impresas de este documento no son controladas ENGLISH/SPANISH INSTRUCTION TEMPLATE DC-192668-01 Rev A Fuentes de energía Reacción química Se manifiesta mediante efectos exotérmicos o endotérmicos. No se aplica el enfoque de encendido-apagado de la energía. Cualquier material que pudiera reaccionar químicamente debe eliminarse, disiparse o controlarse. Se deben tomar medidas para eliminar el producto químico de modo que no puedan ocurrir reacciones químicas, o controlar la sustancia química a fin de que la energía liberada por la reacción química no pueda dañar a humanos. Energía eléctrica Se refiere a energía eléctrica generada o electricidad estática. En el caso de la electricidad generada, la energía eléctrica puede encenderse o apagarse. La electricidad estática no puede apagarse; sólo se puede disipar. Movimiento mecánico Puede ser una traslación lineal o de rotación, o puede producir un trabajo que, a su vez, produce cambios en la temperatura. Este tipo de energía puede desactivarse o dejarse activado. Energía potencial Se puede deber a la presión, resortes o la gravedad. El mantenimiento se lleva a cabo siempre con la gravedad activada. La energía potencial que se manifiesta como presión o en resortes se puede disipar o controlar; no se puede apagar o encender. Energía térmica Se manifiesta por una temperatura alta o baja. Este tipo de energía es el resultado de un trabajo mecánico, radiación, reacción química o resistencia eléctrica. No se puede desactivar o eliminar, pero se puede disipar o controlar. ESPAÑOL
  • 110. LOTO: General Lock Out Tag Out Procedures LOTO: Procedimientos generales de bloqueo y rotulado DC-009420-01 Rev E ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries 32 / 35 Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Información confidencial y exclusiva de la empresa Las copias impresas de este documento no son controladas ENGLISH/SPANISH INSTRUCTION TEMPLATE DC-192668-01 Rev A Capacitación Introducción La capacitación de los empleados estará a cargo de un empleado autorizado [29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(I)]. Los trabajadores afectados deben ser instruidos en el objetivo y uso del procedimiento de control de la energía y todos los demás empleados cuyas operaciones de trabajo estén o puedan estar en un área donde puedan utilizarse procedimientos de control de la energía. Cuando se utilizan rótulos, los empleados deben recibir instrucción sobre las limitaciones de estos dispositivos. Capacitación Se proporcionará una nueva capacitación a todos los empleados autorizados y afectados cada vez que haya un cambio en sus asignaciones de trabajo, un cambio en las máquinas, equipos o procesos que presenten un nuevo riesgo, o cuando haya un cambio en los procedimientos de control de la energía. Después del 2 de enero de 1990, siempre que se realiza el reemplazo o una modificación importante de una máquina o equipo, y siempre que se instalan nuevas máquinas o equipos, se diseñarán dispositivos de aislamiento de la energía para dichas máquinas o equipos para que acepten un dispositivo de bloqueo. [29 CFR 1910.147 (c)(2)(iii)] Inspecciones y capacitación adicional Inspecciones Todo procedimiento de control de la energía debe inspeccionarse al menos una vez al año con el fin de garantizar que se estén cumpliendo los requisitos de la norma de bloqueo y rotulado. Las inspecciones serán realizadas por un empleado autorizado, que no sea el empleado que normalmente utiliza la maquinaria o el equipo, o realiza el procedimiento de bloqueo y rotulado. Después de cada inspección, el empleador debe certificar que la inspección se ha completado. Todos los empleados que trabajan en un área que requiere procedimientos de bloqueo y rotulado deben estar capacitados. La capacitación debe incluir: El reconocimiento de los dispositivos de bloqueo y rotulado, y la importancia de no perturbarlos o quitarlos a menos que se cuente con autorización La aplicación, uso y eliminación seguros de los controles de energía Las limitaciones de los rótulos en un procedimiento de bloqueo y rotulado La capacitación debe darse siempre que haya un cambio en la asignación de trabajo, un cambio en la maquinaria o equipo, un cambio de procedimiento de control de energía, o un cambio en un proceso que presenta un nuevo riesgo. Debe realizarse una nueva capacitación cada vez que el empleador considere que el conocimiento de los empleados sobre los procedimientos de control de energía sean insuficientes y como parte de la inspección anual. ESPAÑOL
  • 111. LOTO: General Lock Out Tag Out Procedures LOTO: Procedimientos generales de bloqueo y rotulado DC-009420-01 Rev E ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries 33 / 35 Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Información confidencial y exclusiva de la empresa Las copias impresas de este documento no son controladas ENGLISH/SPANISH INSTRUCTION TEMPLATE DC-192668-01 Rev A Personal externo Cuando hay en el emplazamiento personal externo, como el de los contratistas, y está implicado en actividades que requieren el cumplimiento de la norma de bloqueo y rotulado, el empleador del emplazamiento y el externo deben informarse entre sí de sus procedimientos de bloqueo y rotulado. Es responsabilidad del empleador del emplazamiento asegurarse de que se cree un procedimiento acordado para todo el emplazamiento que se ajuste a los estándares de ambas compañías y que sus empleados comprendan y cumplan los métodos de estos procedimientos modificados de bloqueo y rotulado. ESPAÑOL
  • 112. LOTO: General Lock Out Tag Out Procedures LOTO: Procedimientos generales de bloqueo y rotulado DC-009420-01 Rev E ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries 34 / 35 Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Información confidencial y exclusiva de la empresa Las copias impresas de este documento no son controladas ENGLISH/SPANISH INSTRUCTION TEMPLATE DC-192668-01 Rev A Dispositivos de LOTO Etiqueta de bloqueo – de un solo uso Bloqueos de LOTO Los cinchos son aceptables para el rotulado cuando no se puedan utilizar candados. Pasador de bloqueo Se unirá a los bloqueos de LOTO en el caso de LOTOS de personal múltiple cuando sea necesario. ESPAÑOL
  • 113. LOTO: General Lock Out Tag Out Procedures LOTO: Procedimientos generales de bloqueo y rotulado DC-009420-01 Rev E ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries 35 / 35 Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Información confidencial y exclusiva de la empresa Las copias impresas de este documento no son controladas ENGLISH/SPANISH INSTRUCTION TEMPLATE DC-192668-01 Rev A Recepción y acuse de recibo Clipper Windpower, Inc. LOTO: Procedimientos generales de bloqueo y rotulado Lea la siguiente declaración y firme abajo para indicar la recepción y acuse de recibo de Clipper Windpower, Inc. LOTO: Procedimientos generales de bloqueo y rotulado, y aceptación de la siguiente declaración como condiciones del empleo. La firma que aparece abajo confirma que el firmante ha leído y entendido estas políticas de seguridad y que se han expresado cualesquiera preocupaciones existentes, ya sea ante el departamento de EHS, el supervisor inmediato, el gerente o el Departamento de Recursos Humanos. También se entiende que el incumplimiento de las políticas mencionadas en este documento puede dar como resultado medidas disciplinarias que pueden incluir el despido del empleo. Su firma indica que usted entiende esta política y acepta su contenido. Nombre del empleado en letra de molde Posición Firma del empleado Fecha La copia original firmada de este acuerdo se entregará a Recursos Humanos para su inclusión en el expediente personal del empleado. ESPAÑOL
  • 114. LOCK-OUT/TAG-OUT ANNUAL CERTIFICATION FORM Page 1 of 3 DC-009638-01 Rev B ©2008 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are NOT controlled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Lock-Out/Tag-Out Annual Certification Form Site Inspected: Date: Is this an equipment/machine-specific LOTO procedure or general LOTO procedure? SPECIFIC GENERAL Specific Equipment/ Machine Name (Serial #): Location (Site & WTG #): ANNUAL INSPECTION ITEMS Acceptable? Yes No NA Has initial lock-out/tag-out training been documented for the affected & authorized employees at this site? (Check w/ Training Coordinator & attach training records.) Has initial lock-out/tag-out training on the equipment /machine-specific LOTO procedure been documented by the department? (Department must show records with names & dates of attendance.) Has there been a change in job assignments, machines, equipment or processes that present a new hazard, or has there been a change in the LOTO procedure? If YES to #3, has there been re-training of employees to make them aware of the change? Does the authorized/affected employee know his/her responsibilities under the Lock-Out program? (Required to be asked of each authorized & affected employee by the inspector.) • To report to his/her supervisor any unsafe conditions concerning the control of hazardous energy sources. • To follow safe work procedures while performing work on or near equipment with hazardous energy sources. • To ask his/her supervisor for assistance or clarification of work procedures as necessary. • To accurately label and prominently attach lock-out/tag-out devices when required. • To utilize his/her own padlock and key when applying and removing lock-out devices. • To remove ONLY his/her OWN lock-out/tag-out devices at the completion of the task. Does the authorized employee know his/her responsibilities under the Tag-Out program and the limitations of tags? • Locks and tags are required wherever equipment/ machines are “capable of being locked out.” • Tags must provide equivalent protection to that obtained by using a lock-out program. • Tags are warning devices affixed to energy isolation devices and do NOT provide the physical restraint on those devices provided by a lock. • Tag must NOT be removed except by the authorized employee responsible for it and never bypassed, ignored or otherwise defeated. This includes contractor’s danger tags. • Tags must be legible and understandable by all employees in order to be effective. • Tags must be made of durable materials , AND • Securely attached to energy isolating devices at the same location a lock-out device would have been attached. • Tags provide a false sense of security, and their meaning needs to be understood as part of the LOTO program. Does the authorized employee have his/her own lock? (Each employee must have his/her own lock-out device in a group lock-out.) Continued on next page
  • 115. LOCK-OUT/TAG-OUT ANNUAL CERTIFICATION FORM Page 2 of 3 DC-009638-01 Rev B ©2008 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are NOT controlled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Lock-Out/Tag-Out Annual Certification Form, Continued ANNUAL INSPECTION ITEMS Acceptable? Yes No NA Are the tags being used durable, legible, understandable to all affected & authorized employees, and securely attached? (Are non-English speaking employees present in the workplace?) Were lock-out/tag-out procedures performed correctly? (Following written policy in the Safety Manual or Equipment/ Machine Specific procedure.) Were lock-out/tag-out removal procedures performed correctly? (Following the written policy in the Safety Manual or Equipment/ Machine Specific procedure.) Were affected employees notified (before and after)? What is the method of notification of affected employees for application and removal of lock-out/tag-out devices? _______________ If this is a periodic inspection of a GENERAL LOTO procedure, Are there any machines/ pieces of equipment for which this site is responsible that require a SPECIFIC LOTO procedure? (See rules for excepting a machine/ piece of equipment from having a specific LOTO procedure.) If this is a periodic inspection of a SPECIFIC LOTO procedure, Does this piece of equipment have its own written lock-out/tag-out procedure? (Attach copy.) Does the written procedure have procedural steps from shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy? Does the written procedure include procedural steps for the placement, removal, and transfer of lock-out devices or tag-out devices and the responsibility for them? Does the written procedure include specific requirements for testing a machine or equipment to determine and verify the effectiveness of lock-out devices, tag-out devices, and other energy control measures? Continued on next page
  • 116. LOCK-OUT/TAG-OUT ANNUAL CERTIFICATION FORM Page 3 of 3 DC-009638-01 Rev B ©2008 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are NOT controlled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Lock-Out/Tag-Out Annual Certification Form, Continued Authorized/ Affected Employees Observed: Deviations or inadequacies observed: Certified by ___________________________________________ Date _______________________________
  • 117. DC-010917-01 A Fleet Services Doc.# Lockout/Tagout Process Map Issued PROCEDURE Rev. Printed copies of this document are NOT controlled unless stamped "ORIGINAL" in red Form #: DC-002982-01 Page 1 of 1 Rev: A Identify Energy Sources TEAM Notification TEAM, MNG Shutdown Equipment TEAM Isolate Equipment TEAM START LOTO Equipment TEAM Release Stored Energy TEAM Equipment Isolated? Yes No Notification EHS Perform Servicing TEAM SSM: Site Safety Manager EHS: Clipper Environmental Hazard and Safety Manager MNG: Management TEAM: Site team members, including: LOTO Trained contractors and Clipper Fleet Services Release from LOTO TEAM END Yes LOTO Requirement s Available No Notification EHS Unit Specific LOTO Procedure Restart Equipment TEAM Notification TEAM, MNG
  • 118. ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Page 1 of 6 Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled WORK INSTRUCTION TEMPLATE DC-015200-01 Rev E Recommended EHS Cold Weather Gear DC-012773-01 Rev C Change Summary Formatted in new template. Added first two sentences to Reimbursement statement page two. Changed Heavy Weight Long Underwear Requirement and Description in table on page four. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Personnel working in or on a Clipper turbine, project or facility shall follow all applicable Clipper and Project Owner Environmental Health and Safety policies. In addition, all personnel shall have received documented training from a competent person pertaining to their planned activities prior to beginning any work or accessing any equipment on a Clipper site or at a Clipper facility. Adhere to all Clipper Environmental Health and Safety policies, including the use of personal protective equipment during the performance of procedures outlined in this document and whenever applicable. RECOGNIZE SAFETY SYMBOLS, WORDS AND LABELS DANGER—Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or death if policies and procedures are not strictly adhered to. WARNING—Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death. CAUTION—Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal injury or product or property damage. THIS DOCUMENT, OR AN EMBODIMENT OF IT IN ANY MEDIA, DISCLOSES INFORMATION WHICH IS PROPRIETARY, IS THE PROPERTY OF CLIPPER WINDPOWER, INC. & ITS SUBSIDIARIES, IS AN UNPUBLISHED WORK PROTECTED UNDER APPLICABLE COPYRIGHT LAWS, AND IS DELIVERED ON THE EXPRESS CONDITION THAT IT IS NOT TO BE USED, DISCLOSED (INCLUDING REPRODUCTION AS A DERIVATIVE WORK), OR USED FOR MANUFACTURE FOR ANYONE OTHER THAN CLIPPER WINDPOWER INC. & ITS SUBSIDIARIES WITHOUT ITS WRITTEN CONSENT, AND THAT NO RIGHT IS GRANTED TO DISCLOSE OR SO USE ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED THEREIN. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ANY ACT IN VIOLATION OF PRIOR AGREEMENT OR APPLICABLE LAW MAY RESULT IN CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES.
  • 119. Recommended EHS Cold Weather Gear DC-012773-01 Rev C ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Page 2 of 6 Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled WORK INSTRUCTION TEMPLATE DC-015200-01 Rev E TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION....................................................................................................1 GENERAL PROVISIONS .........................................................................................................................2 Purpose and Scope.........................................................................................................................2 Reimbursement ...............................................................................................................................2 Replacement ...................................................................................................................................2 Reference Documents.....................................................................................................................2 Cold Weather Definitions and Exposure Limits.........................................................................................3 Definition of Cold Weather ..............................................................................................................3 Exposure Limits...............................................................................................................................3 TLVs Work/Warm-up Schedule for Outside Workers based on a Four-Hour Shift* ........................4 Cold Weather Gear...................................................................................................................................5 Gear Recommendations .................................................................................................................5 Receipt and Acknowledgement ................................................................................................................6 GENERAL PROVISIONS Purpose and Scope This document is designed to outline the clothing and general personal equipment recommended for use in cold weather environments while conducting any activity that will expose an employee of Clipper to extremely low temperatures. All gear items listed in this document meet the requirements for Clipper Windpower cold weather gear and specific brands and descriptions are provided as recommended examples of the requirement. All items listed may be complimented with additional equipment in so far as it delivers adequate cold weather protection and does not impede an employee’s ability to perform work in a safe and effective manner. Reimbursement Clipper supplied cold weather gear is available for ordering through the site supervisor. If delays or long lead times are expected for this order the site supervisor must pre-authorize the out of pocket purchase. Reimbursement for the purchase of gear will only be allocated upon receipt, and will be limited to items purchased in conjunction with the purpose of this document. The total cost of gear is not to exceed $500. Replacement Items shall be replaced periodically as needed pending manager’s approval. Reference Documents DC-020172-XX EHS Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Guideline DC-109164-XX Environmental Health and Safety Arc Flash Program
  • 120. Recommended EHS Cold Weather Gear DC-012773-01 Rev C ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Page 3 of 6 Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled WORK INSTRUCTION TEMPLATE DC-015200-01 Rev E Cold Weather Definitions and Exposure Limits Definition of Cold Weather Per the United States Army: • Type I Extreme Cold Weather Boots are designed to be worn in wet or dry conditions down to -20°F (-29°C). • Type II Extreme Cold Weather Boots are suitable for dry conditions only down to -60°F (-51°C). While cold weather gear may be used at the discretion of each employee, it is required to have these (or comparable) items available for use in any environment where freezing conditions may exist that are below 32°F (0°C). Exposure Limits What are exposure limits for working in the cold? The ACGIH (American Conference of Government Industrial Hygienists) has adopted the guidelines developed by the Saskatchewan Labour for working outdoors in cold weather conditions. These guidelines recommend protective clothing and limits on exposure time. The recommended exposure times are based on the wind chill factor, a scale based on air temperature and wind speed. The work- break schedule applies to any four-hour period with moderate or heavy activity. The warm-up break periods are of 10 minute duration in a warm location. The schedule assumes that "normal breaks" are taken once every two hours. At the end of a 4-hour period, an extended break (e.g. lunch break) in a warm location is recommended. More information is available in the ACGIH publications "2000 TLVs and BEIs" and "Documentation of TLVs and BEIs" and on the Saskatchewan Labour web page "Cold Conditions Guidelines for Outside Workers".
  • 121. Recommended EHS Cold Weather Gear DC-012773-01 Rev C ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Page 4 of 6 Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled WORK INSTRUCTION TEMPLATE DC-015200-01 Rev E TLVs Work/Warm-up Schedule for Outside Workers based on a Four-Hour Shift* Air Temperature - Sunny Sky No Noticeable Wind 5 mph Wind 10 mph Wind 15 mph Wind 20 mph Wind °C (approx) °F (approx) Max. work Period No. of Breaks** Max. Work Period No. of Breaks Max. Work Period No. of Breaks Max. Work Period No. of Breaks Max. Work Period No. of Breaks -26° to - 28° -15° to - 19° (Norm breaks) 1 (Norm breaks) 1 75 min. 2 55 min. 3 40 min. 4 -29°to - 31° -20°to - 24° (Norm breaks) 1 75 min. 2 55 min. 3 40 min. 4 30 min. 5 -32° to - 34° -25°to - 29° 75 min. 2 55 min. 3 40 min. 4 30 min. 5 Non-emergency work should cease -35° to - 37° -30° to - 34° 55 min. 3 40 min. 4 30 min. 5 Non-emergency work should cease -38° to - 39° -35° to - 39° 40 min. 4 30 min. 5 Non-emergency work should cease -40° to - 42° -40°to - 44° 30 min. 5 Non-emergency work should cease -43° & below -45° & below Non-emergency work should cease *2000 TLVs and BEIs - Threshold Limit Values for Chemical Substances and Physical Agents and Biological Exposure Indices. Cincinnati: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH), 2000 - page 176. Adopted from Saskatchewan Labour "Cold Conditions Guidelines for Outside Workers".
  • 122. Recommended EHS Cold Weather Gear DC-012773-01 Rev C ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Page 5 of 6 Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled WORK INSTRUCTION TEMPLATE DC-015200-01 Rev E Cold Weather Gear Gear Recommendations Product Description Requirement Model Additional Recommendations and Description Coat Carhartt® Arctic coat with 100% cotton duck fabric for flash protection Tall version for ultimate wind protection recommended Bib Overalls Carhartt Artic insulated bib overalls with 100% cotton duck fabric for flash protection Heavy Weight Long Underwear NFPA 70E requires that undergarments are made of all natural materials – cotton, silk and wool Layer silk first for moisture wicking, then any combination of natural fiber long underwear layered over the silk Heavy Duty Hooded Sweat Shirt Carhartt zipper front Cotton based material is best for this layer to assist in flash protection Polar Cap Pack Boot Cabelas® polar cap pack boot for extreme cold with extra liner These recommended boots are rated to -100°F (-73°C) and allow for a large range of movement; In areas where this extreme temperature is experienced, the EHS Coordinator will identify the need for these boots in place of a steel toe requirement with restriction on hazardous activity best suited to the equipment Gloves Cabelas Gore-Tex® pinnacle gloves Glove liner Cabelas Polartec® power stretch liner gloves Balaclava Cabelas Polartec balaclava Also known as a balaclava helmet, or ski mask Socks Moisture wicking liner sock under a heavier wool or synthetic sock These items will be provided by employees
  • 123. Recommended EHS Cold Weather Gear DC-012773-01 Rev C ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Page 6 of 6 Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled WORK INSTRUCTION TEMPLATE DC-015200-01 Rev E Receipt and Acknowledgement Clipper Windpower, Inc. EHS Cold Weather PPE and Gear Requirements Please read the following statement and sign below to indicate your receipt and acknowledgment of the Clipper Windpower, Inc. EHS Cold Weather PPE and Gear Requirements, and your acceptance of the following statement as conditions of your employment. The signature below confirms the undersigned has read and understands these safety policies and that any concerns have been raised with either the EHS department, immediate supervisor, manager or the Human Resources department. It is also understood that failure to comply with the policies referenced in this document may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. Your signature indicates your understanding of this policy and your consent to its contents. Employee's Printed Name Position Employee’s Signature Date The signed original copy of this agreement must be given to Human Resources for inclusion in your personnel file.
  • 124. 1 EHS Policies for Working Around Ice Clipper 2.5 Series Wind Turbine DC-021187-01 Rev B Clipper Windpower Inc.
  • 125. EHS Policies for Working Around Ice DC-021187-01 Rev B Page 2 of 7 Revisions, Copyright, and Control Information Revisions Revision # Subject Matter Expert(s) Date Technical Writer Change Summary A Neal Hargrove / Mike Messier 3/9/07 Nathan Nelson Initial Release B Neal Hargrove / Mike Messier 10/9/07 Mike Duckworth Revision Copyright Copyright © 2007 by Clipper Windpower, Inc. All Rights reserved by Clipper Windpower, Inc. (2004). Printed in the United States of America. Except as permitted under the United States Copyright Act of 1976, no part of this publication may be reproduced of distributed in any form or by any means or stored in a database or retrieval system, without the prior written permission of the publisher. Clipper Windpower Inc. 6305 Carpinteria Ave. Suite 300 Carpinteria, CA 93013 United States of America Revision Procedure The Change Control Board (CCB), consisting of department heads and subject matter experts, is required to approve all document revisions before release as an official production technique or company policy as per procedure DC-000102-xx.
  • 126. EHS Policies for Working Around Ice DC-021187-01 Rev B Page 3 of 7 Table of Contents Revisions, Copyright, and Control Information ...............................................................2 Revisions...............................................................................................................2 Copyright ...............................................................................................................2 Revision Procedure ...............................................................................................2 Table of Contents ...........................................................................................................3 Site Safety ......................................................................................................................4 Scope ....................................................................................................................4 Applicable Conditions............................................................................................4 Working around Ice covered objects .....................................................................5 Entering the Turbine..............................................................................................5 Working in the Turbine ..........................................................................................5 General Rules for Turbine Work in Ice Conditions ................................................6 Receipt and Acknowledgement.......................................................................................7
  • 127. EHS Policies for Working Around Ice DC-021187-01 Rev B Page 4 of 7 Site Safety Scope This document is intended to illustrate special provisions necessary when working on an active turbine work site where Ice is present. At no time should this document precede the requirements for personal protective equipment or the Injury and Illness Prevention Program. Applicable Conditions The presence of ice in the workplace always requires caution and awareness of employee surroundings. This document is written to address conditions of accumulating ice that may adversely affect the safety of working in or around the turbine. Accumulations of Ice on the tower, turbine nacelle, hub, blades, and any overhead items on the work site can lead to falling ice and a crushing hazard. FALLING ICE IS DEADLY. Continued on Next Page
  • 128. EHS Policies for Working Around Ice DC-021187-01 Rev B Page 5 of 7 Site Safety, Continued Vehicles around Ice Park vehicles away from roofs that could shed ice and snow. Park vehicles at least 300 feet away from towers that could shed ice. When working around cranes that could shed ice, park vehicles as far away as the height of the crane. During a blade icing event, check with RMDC and Site Supervisor before driving out to the towers. Before driving near wind towers use binoculars to check blades for ice. If ice exists on the blades do not drive by the towers, until blade ice dissipates. Working around Ice covered objects To minimize exposure, Clipper employees or contractors are “Not Allowed” to work around cranes or the objects being lifted when there is any type of ice that could shed and fall to the ground in damaging amounts on the cranes or objects being lifted. No Clipper employee or contractor shall enter into an ice hazard area without gaining the approval form site supervision or the EHS coordinator prior to doing so. Clipper employees, contractors and vehicles shall keep away from ice covered objects by maintaining a minimum distance away from the object as it is tall. For example, a crane boom that stands 50 feet in the air will require personnel and vehicles to stay at least 50 feet away from the boom whenever the possibility of damaging amounts of ice falling to the ground exist . Entering the Turbine Entering the turbine can be hazardous when ever damaging amounts of ice are present. If available, environmentally friendly ice melt or other appropriate means should be used to remove ice on the entry stairs stair prior to entering the turbine. Working conditions must be evaluated by the site Supervisor or Safety Coordinator if handrails or other safety measures are of concern or not yet available. Working in the Turbine Working in the turbine where ice accumulations exist should only be attempted after consultation with the site Supervisor or Safety Coordinator. The site Supervisor or Safety Coordinator shall determine adequate measures for ice removal and safe wind speeds in adverse conditions. Under no circumstances shall personnel enter into a wind turbine tower that has damaging amounts of ice accumulated within the tower. Special inspections must be done during installation activities to verify ice build up has not occurred while tower sections were stored on the ground in a horizontal position. Continued on next page
  • 129. EHS Policies for Working Around Ice DC-021187-01 Rev B Page 6 of 7 Site Safety, Continued General Rules for Turbine Work in Ice Conditions 1. If possible, determine accumulation amount of ice through visual inspections (eyes, binoculars, etc…) 2. Observe where ice is accumulated and relay this information to others. 3. Permission must be given by the site Supervisor or Safety Coordinator prior to entering an area with damaging amounts of ice buildup present. 4. If turbines are “shedding ice” all personnel are instructed to stay at the Operations and Maintenance building or other secure area until visual confirmation can be made that there is no shedding of ice being observed. 5. Determine direction of wind. 6. Park vehicles 300’ for more upwind from the turbine. 7. Remotely rotate nacelle away from tower door if rotor is above door. 8. Access the turbine with the vehicle to load or unload trucks at this time. 9. After unloading move and park vehicle 300’ or more from the turbine (up wind if possible). 10. Continue work tasks on turbine. 11. Never climb ice covered ladders under any circumstance 12. Never access the top of the nacelle where ice buildup creates a slip hazard. 13. Upon completion of work repeat steps 7 & 8 listed above and promptly leave the work location. Receipt and Acknowledgement Clipper Windpower, Inc. EHS Policies for Working Around Ice
  • 130. EHS Policies for Working Around Ice DC-021187-01 Rev B Page 7 of 7 Please read the following statement and sign below to indicate your receipt and acknowledgment of the Clipper Windpower, Inc. EHS Policies for Working Around Ice, and your acceptance of the following statement as conditions of your employment. “The signature below confirms the undersigned has read and understands these safety policies and that any concerns have been raised with either the EHS department, immediate supervisor, manager or the Human Resources department. It is also understood that failure to comply with the policies referenced in this document may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.“ Your signature indicates your understanding of this policy and your consent to its contents. Employee's Printed Name Position Employee’s Signature Date The signed original copy of this agreement must be given to Human Resources for inclusion in your personnel file.
  • 131. Clipper Windpower, Inc. Pre-Work Ice Checklist Use this Checklist when icing conditions are suspected Site Location: Date: Turbine No(s): Time: AM/PM Technician Names: Yes No 1 Has freezing rain occurred in the last 24 hours? 2 Has the temperature hovered at or around freezing during precipitation? 3 Is ice or compacted snow visible on any part of the turbine? *Inspect from a distance via binoculars 4 Has any ice or compacted snow fallen off the turbine in the last 24 hours? 5 Is there ice or compacted snow formations present anywhere in the vicinity of the turbine? 6 Is the temperature above 32°F / 0°C after icing conditions were present? 7 Is the current temperature between -2 and +2 degrees Celsius? (28.4 and 35.6 F) If you answered NO to all of the above questions: 1. Proceed with work as usual. If you answered YES to any of the above questions, do not approach the turbine unless all of the following steps have been completed: 1. Entering a turbine area during icing/melting conditions: a) Stop a minimum of 1000 feet of any turbine. There may be a need to temporarily shut down an entire string of turbines to approach the turbine in question for observation. b) Observe with Binoculars – looking for signs of ice on the ground, inconsistencies on the blade, ice hanging off the Nacelle & radiator area. (If ice has developed on the vehicle antenna, that is a good indicator of potential ice on the tower/blades) c) If ice is noticed, inform you Supervisor and Safety Department of the unsafe condition & do not work directly under the icy conditions. d) If possible – have the turbine Yawed remotely so that the greatest hazard above (typically ice on the blades) is on the opposite side of the tower from the entrance door. e) If the turbine was running and has been shut down, wait 5 minutes after the machine has been shut down or once yawing has completed. Observe again with the binoculars from a safe distance. (look for ice/snow which has become loose (falling) due to the Nacelle’s movement) f) If no ice was observed, proceed to a distance of 300 feet away and repeat the ice observation process. If no ice is observed, work may proceed as usual. It should be noted that ice on top of the nacelle or along the tower sections may be very difficult to see. Use of a spotter is encouraged when working near towers during icing conditions even if ice has not been seen. Additional precautions may also be implemented at the work group’s discretion. g) If ice is observed no work may be completed outside of the turbine within 300 feet of any of the overhead turbine components (nacelle, hub or blades). One option available to work group is to clear ice off of the structure if minor amounts are observed and the ice can be removed without climbing on top of any ice on top of the nacelle. h) If ice was observed, but is not thawing or being shed, personnel may be driven to the tower ladder and enter directly into the turbine. If the contractor does not believe it is safe to park near the turbine, Stop Work Authority should be utilized by the contractor and work should not proceed at this location.
  • 132. Clipper Windpower, Inc. Pre-Work Ice Checklist i) Stay clear of the blades & be aware of potential wind drift (if the door is down wind of the blades). j) Once the door has been opened and the “all clear” sign given by the initial entrant, the second (and any others) may also enter the turbine cautiously. While Unloading tools/equipment, all participants must be conscious of potential hazards above, and enter the turbine as quickly as possible. k) Prior to exiting the turbine, personnel must verify that changes in ice conditions have not changed. This may occur by calling for remote observation or by checking from the top of the turbine without stepping onto the roof of the nacelle. If the turbine has started shedding ice, personnel must remain in the tower until the shedding activity has stopped. ** Do not work within 1000 feet of an operating turbine that has ice formation on it. ** No entry onto the roof of the nacelle is allowed if ice build up is formed on top of the nacelle. ***If the blades still have any ice attached, DO NOT GO ON THE NACELLE ROOF TO FURTHER DE-ICE!!! (wind may unexpectedly shift & blow ice onto the roof off the blade)** 2. Complete the “Work Stopped Due to Unsafe Conditions” section below and notify your supervisor and the site safety team. If any of these steps cannot be completed remotely, do not perform any work in the immediate area until the conditions & safe options have been properly evaluated, addressed and re-inspected.
  • 133. Clipper Windpower, Inc. Pre-Work Ice Checklist Work Stopped Due to Unsafe Condition: Once work has been stopped for icy conditions, safety must be notified and steps taken to mitigate risks must be documented. If the Site Supervisor (or Assistant Site Supervisor) is not available onsite, a verbal notification must occur at a minimum to discuss the path forward & how the risks will be minimized prior to performing the work. If safe work conditions have been achieved: 1. Document what steps were taken to achieve a minimum risk state Steps Taken to minimize risks: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 2. Obtain supervisor’s (or supervisor’s designee) approval on “Clearance for Work” section of this form. Approval received from (Print): Signature: Approval received by (Print): Signature: Date: Time (AM / PM): 3. Notify site safety (noting date and time below). Safety Rep Notified by (Name): Date / Time (AM / PM): Safety Rep Notified by (Name): Date / Time (AM / PM): 4. Turn in this checklist at the WindConnect Safety Trailer.
  • 134. Clipper Windpower, Inc. Pre-Work Ice Checklist Use this Checklist when icing conditions are suspected Site Location: Date: Turbine No(s): Time: AM/PM Technician Names: Yes No 1 Has freezing rain occurred in the last 24 hours? 2 Has the temperature hovered at or around freezing during precipitation? 3 Is ice or compacted snow visible on any part of the turbine? *Inspect from a distance via binoculars 4 Has any ice or compacted snow fallen off the turbine in the last 24 hours? 5 Is there ice or compacted snow formations present anywhere in the vicinity of the turbine? 6 Is the temperature above 32°F / 0°C after icing conditions were present? 7 Is the current temperature between -2 and +2 degrees Celsius? (28.4 and 35.6 F) If you answered NO to all of the above questions: 1. Proceed with work as usual. If you answered YES to any of the above questions, do not approach the turbine unless all of the following steps have been completed: 1. Entering a turbine area during icing/melting conditions: a) Stop a minimum of 1000 feet of any turbine. There may be a need to temporarily shut down an entire string of turbines to approach the turbine in question for observation. b) Observe with Binoculars – looking for signs of ice on the ground, inconsistencies on the blade, ice hanging off the Nacelle & radiator area. (If ice has developed on the vehicle antenna, that is a good indicator of potential ice on the tower/blades) c) If ice is noticed, inform you Supervisor and Safety Department of the unsafe condition & do not work directly under the icy conditions. d) If possible – have the turbine Yawed remotely so that the greatest hazard above (typically ice on the blades) is on the opposite side of the tower from the entrance door. e) If the turbine was running and has been shut down, wait 5 minutes after the machine has been shut down or once yawing has completed. Observe again with the binoculars from a safe distance. (look for ice/snow which has become loose (falling) due to the Nacelle’s movement) f) If no ice was observed, proceed to a distance of 300 feet away and repeat the ice observation process. If no ice is observed, work may proceed as usual. It should be noted that ice on top of the nacelle or along the tower sections may be very difficult to see. Use of a spotter is encouraged when working near towers during icing conditions even if ice has not been seen. Additional precautions may also be implemented at the work group’s discretion. g) If ice is observed no work may be completed outside of the turbine within 300 feet of any of the overhead turbine components (nacelle, hub or blades). One option available to work group is to clear ice off of the structure if minor amounts are observed and the ice can be removed without climbing on top of any ice on top of the nacelle. h) If ice was observed, but is not thawing or being shed, personnel may be driven to the tower ladder and enter directly into the turbine. If the contractor does not believe it is safe to park near the turbine, Stop Work Authority should be utilized by the contractor and work should not proceed at this location.
  • 135. Clipper Windpower, Inc. Pre-Work Ice Checklist i) Stay clear of the blades & be aware of potential wind drift (if the door is down wind of the blades). j) Once the door has been opened and the “all clear” sign given by the initial entrant, the second (and any others) may also enter the turbine cautiously. While Unloading tools/equipment, all participants must be conscious of potential hazards above, and enter the turbine as quickly as possible. k) Prior to exiting the turbine, personnel must verify that changes in ice conditions have not changed. This may occur by calling for remote observation or by checking from the top of the turbine without stepping onto the roof of the nacelle. If the turbine has started shedding ice, personnel must remain in the tower until the shedding activity has stopped. ** Do not work within 1000 feet of an operating turbine that has ice formation on it. ** No entry onto the roof of the nacelle is allowed if ice build up is formed on top of the nacelle. ***If the blades still have any ice attached, DO NOT GO ON THE NACELLE ROOF TO FURTHER DE-ICE!!! (wind may unexpectedly shift & blow ice onto the roof off the blade)** 2. Complete the “Work Stopped Due to Unsafe Conditions” section below and notify your supervisor and the site safety team. If any of these steps cannot be completed remotely, do not perform any work in the immediate area until the conditions & safe options have been properly evaluated, addressed and re-inspected.
  • 136. Clipper Windpower, Inc. Pre-Work Ice Checklist Work Stopped Due to Unsafe Condition: Once work has been stopped for icy conditions, safety must be notified and steps taken to mitigate risks must be documented. If the Site Supervisor (or Assistant Site Supervisor) is not available onsite, a verbal notification must occur at a minimum to discuss the path forward & how the risks will be minimized prior to performing the work. If safe work conditions have been achieved: 1. Document what steps were taken to achieve a minimum risk state Steps Taken to minimize risks: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 2. Obtain supervisor’s (or supervisor’s designee) approval on “Clearance for Work” section of this form. Approval received from (Print): Signature: Approval received by (Print): Signature: Date: Time (AM / PM): 3. Notify site safety (noting date and time below). Safety Rep Notified by (Name): Date / Time (AM / PM): Safety Rep Notified by (Name): Date / Time (AM / PM): 4. Turn in this checklist at the WindConnect Safety Trailer.
  • 137. ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Page 1 of 7 Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled WORK INSTRUCTION TEMPLATE DC-015200-01 Rev E Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Guidelines DC-020172-01 Rev F Change Summary Updates to standards and PPE items. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Personnel working in or on a Clipper turbine, project or facility shall follow all applicable Clipper and Project Owner Environmental Health and Safety policies. In addition, all personnel shall have received documented training from a competent person pertaining to their planned activities prior to beginning any work or accessing any equipment on a Clipper site or at a Clipper facility. Adhere to all Clipper Environmental Health and Safety policies, including the use of personal protective equipment during the performance of procedures outlined in this document and whenever applicable. RECOGNIZE SAFETY SYMBOLS, WORDS AND LABELS DANGER—Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or death if policies and procedures are not strictly adhered to. WARNING—Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death. CAUTION—Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal injury or product or property damage. THIS DOCUMENT, OR AN EMBODIMENT OF IT IN ANY MEDIA, DISCLOSES INFORMATION WHICH IS PROPRIETARY, IS THE PROPERTY OF CLIPPER WINDPOWER, INC. & ITS SUBSIDIARIES, IS AN UNPUBLISHED WORK PROTECTED UNDER APPLICABLE COPYRIGHT LAWS, AND IS DELIVERED ON THE EXPRESS CONDITION THAT IT IS NOT TO BE USED, DISCLOSED (INCLUDING REPRODUCTION AS A DERIVATIVE WORK), OR USED FOR MANUFACTURE FOR ANYONE OTHER THAN CLIPPER WINDPOWER INC. & ITS SUBSIDIARIES WITHOUT ITS WRITTEN CONSENT, AND THAT NO RIGHT IS GRANTED TO DISCLOSE OR SO USE ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED THEREIN. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ANY ACT IN VIOLATION OF PRIOR AGREEMENT OR APPLICABLE LAW MAY RESULT IN CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES.
  • 138. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Guidelines DC-020172-01 Rev F ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Page 2 of 7 Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled WORK INSTRUCTION TEMPLATE DC-015200-01 Rev E TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION....................................................................................................1 GENERAL PROVISIONS .........................................................................................................................3 Introduction and References ...........................................................................................................3 Requirements Prior to Working .......................................................................................................3 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) .....................................................................................3 Face and Body Protection from Arc Flash.......................................................................................3 External Step-Up Pad Mount Transformer ......................................................................................4 Fall Protection .................................................................................................................................4 Eye Protection .................................................................................................................................5 Head Protection...............................................................................................................................5 Hearing Protection...........................................................................................................................5 Hand Protection...............................................................................................................................5 Foot Protection ................................................................................................................................6 RECEIPT AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ..................................................................................................7
  • 139. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Guidelines DC-020172-01 Rev F ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Page 3 of 7 Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled WORK INSTRUCTION TEMPLATE DC-015200-01 Rev E GENERAL PROVISIONS Introduction and References This guide is for all personnel working at Clipper Windpower facilities and job sites and must be incorporated into Job Safety Analyses (JSAs). Personnel must use PPE that meets OSHA 29CFR 1910 Subpart I and current ANSI standards, which have been approved by Clipper Windpower EHS Department along with the Arc Flash Study included herein. Requirements Prior to Working All persons must complete Clipper Windpower Environmental Health and Safety Training prior to starting work. • Prior to beginning work, all persons working at Clipper Windpower facilities or job sites must receive training on all equipment and job tasks and demonstrate full understanding of the requirements contained within this policy. • If at any time these requirements cannot be followed, work must stop until modifications are made for personnel to fully understand the practice of using adequate PPE mandated for the condition in which they are working. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) Face and Body Protection from Arc Flash Some personnel are trained to work around energized enclosures, this includes: commissioning, operation, maintenance, warranty, and engineering personnel. The Arc Flash Study (Figure) lists PPE class and corresponding clothing for energized enclosures (DJB/PDP/TCU). The hub enclosures (PCU/EPU) are not listed, however, hub arc flash PPE falls in line with TCU 240V BUS listing below. The study also lists other important information. Face shields are also required for PPE Class 3 (PDP). The following items should be attained through procurement: • Clipper uniform FR rated 8.7 cal • Gloves (Lineman’s, Class 0, sizes 9, 10, & 11) • Leather protector for gloves (sizes 9, 10, & 11) • Canvas storage bag for gloves • Clip-on face shield • Level 3- HRC hood, 36 cal • Fan for level 3 – HRC hood • 40 cal kits (as required)
  • 140. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Guidelines DC-020172-01 Rev F ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Page 4 of 7 Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled WORK INSTRUCTION TEMPLATE DC-015200-01 Rev E Figure External Step-Up Pad Mount Transformer NOTE: This is normally within the customer’s scope. Under no circumstances shall Clipper personnel enter an energized, external step-up pad mount transformer. Fall Protection Only fall protection meeting OSHA 29CFR 1910.66 fall protection standards shall be used. Fall protection shall be used by all personnel whenever a fall hazard of six foot or more exists. Approved fall protection for use and purchase by Clipper personnel should be attained through procurement: • EHS approved safety harness • EHS approved lad-safe with approved carabineer • EHS approved two leg large hook fall protection lanyard with shock absorber • Suspension trauma safety straps
  • 141. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Guidelines DC-020172-01 Rev F ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Page 5 of 7 Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled WORK INSTRUCTION TEMPLATE DC-015200-01 Rev E Eye Protection Safety glasses meeting ANSI Z87.1 – 2003 shall be required at all times when there is a potential danger to the employee eyes. • Manufacturing or shop personnel shall wear eye protection at all times, unless they are in a designated office or rest area not requiring them to do so. • Field personnel shall wear eye protection at all times when outside of the work vehicle unless they are in a designated office or rest area not requiring them to do so. • Wraparound face shields, used simultaneously with safety goggles, shall be worn at all times when using grinders, sanders, compressed air or any other device that creates large volumes of debris. • Enhanced eye protection for activities such as welding, must meet Cal-OSHA Title 8 Subchapter 7, Group 2, Article 10, Personal Safety Devices and Safeguards Requirements. • Eyewear must be non-conductive. Head Protection All hard hats used must meet ANSI Z89.1 – 2003 Class E requirements and shall be utilized at all locations, whenever overhead hazards exist. • Personnel in manufacturing or shop locations shall be required to follow site specific regulations regarding hard hat usage. • Field based personnel shall wear hard hat protection at all times when outside of the work vehicle unless they are in a designated office or rest area not requiring them to do so. • Hard hat suspension will be changed out annually. • Hard hats will be replaced every five years at a minimum unless the hard hat has been damaged and replacement is required. Hearing Protection Hearing protection shall be required when working in any environment with sound levels reaching 90 dBs or higher. • This includes most power tools and large operating equipment found on a typical wind turbine project or in a manufacturing facility. • Contact your supervisor or EHS representative for a listing of available hearing PPE, as well as locations where it can be acquired. Hand Protection Hand protection shall be worn as the task and associated risk requires.
  • 142. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Guidelines DC-020172-01 Rev F ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Page 6 of 7 Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled WORK INSTRUCTION TEMPLATE DC-015200-01 Rev E Foot Protection Protective footwear meeting ASTM F2413-05 shall be required at all times where there is potential danger to the employee’s feet. • Manufacturing or shop based personnel shall wear protective footwear at all times, unless they are in a designated office, walkway or rest area. The protective footwear shall consist of uppers with ankle protection, stitched slip resistant soles (not glued). See individual department requirements for safety footwear specifications. • Open toed shoes (i.e. sandals) shall only be allowed in office areas and are not to be worn at anytime on a manufacturing shop floor or in a field environment. • Field personnel shall wear protective footwear, leather uppers with ankle protection, stitched slip resistant soles (not glued) with 1/2" heel and rated for electrical hazards (EH), along with protected shanks, at all times when outside of the work vehicle unless they are in a designated office or rest area. NOTE: In the case where field employees are working in extreme cold temperatures, it may be acceptable to wear non-protective foot wear. Approval must be obtained from the Clipper Windpower EHS Department prior to doing so.
  • 143. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Guidelines DC-020172-01 Rev F ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Page 7 of 7 Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled WORK INSTRUCTION TEMPLATE DC-015200-01 Rev E RECEIPT AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Clipper Windpower, Inc. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Guidelines Please read the following statement and sign below to indicate your receipt and acknowledgment of the Clipper Windpower, Inc. EHS Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements and your acceptance of the following statement as conditions of your employment. The signature below confirms the undersigned has read and understands these safety policies and that any concerns have been raised with either the EHS department, immediate supervisor, manager or the Human Resources department. It is also understood that failure to comply with the policies referenced in this document may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. Employee signature indicates a full understanding of this policy and consent to its contents. Employee Printed Name Position Employee Signature Date The signed original copy of this agreement must be given to Human Resources for inclusion in the employee personnel file.
  • 144. / 1 EHS Employee Accident & Injury Protocol Clipper 2.5 Series Wind Turbine DC-021646-01 Rev. A Clipper Windpower Inc.
  • 145. EHS Employee Accident & Injury Protocol Page 2 of 7 DC-021646-01 Rev. A Revisions, Copyright, and Control Information Revisions Revision # Subject Matter Expert(s) Date Technical Writer Change Summary A MM and SC 3/20/07 Richie Akers Initial Release Copyright Copyright © 2007 by Clipper Windpower, Inc. All Rights reserved by Clipper Windpower, Inc. (2004). Printed in the United States of America. Except as permitted under the United States Copyright Act of 1976, no part of this publication may be reproduced of distributed in any form or by any means or stored in a database or retrieval system, without the prior written permission of the publisher. Clipper Windpower Inc. 6305 Carpinteria Ave. Suite 300 Carpinteria, CA 93013 United States of America Revision Procedure The Change Control Board (CCB), consisting of department heads and subject matter experts, is required to approve all document revisions before release as an official production technique or company policy as per procedure DC-000102-xx.
  • 146. EHS Employee Accident & Injury Protocol Page 3 of 7 DC-021646-01 Rev. A Table of Contents Revisions, Copyright, and Control Information .............................................................................2 Table of Contents..........................................................................................................................3 If an Injury Occurs.........................................................................................................................4 Medical Contacts By Location.......................................................................................................5 Post-Injury Procedure ...................................................................................................................6 Receipt and Acknowledgement ....................................................................................................7
  • 147. EHS Employee Accident & Injury Protocol Page 4 of 7 DC-021646-01 Rev. A If an Injury Occurs Procedure 1. If an accident of serious nature occurs, dial 911. If immediate outside medical attention is not needed, proceed to #2. 2. Report the accident to a Manager immediately. The employee’s EHS representative should be notified by phone anytime night or day when somebody has an accident that requires a doctor visit. 3. Managers shall also Leave the Human Resources and EHS Directors a voice mail and send an email with the details of the accident. 4. If medical attention is needed, send the employee to one of the facilities listed below, the nearest hospital, or call 911 (if serious). 5. The employee’s supervisor or somebody in a lead position must accompany injured personal to the hospital or clinic if the injury requires a doctor visit. a. The lead person should request a drug screen at that time. b. The lead person should stay at the facility until the evaluation is complete and accompany the individual back to the plant. 6. The accident report will be completed before the shift is over. a. In the case of personnel injury or equipment damage a follow up presentation shall be completed by the shift supervisor outlining what occurred and what is being done to prevent reoccurrence. Note: If accident occurs between 8.00am-6.00pm, the employee should go to one of the following locations depending on location (after hours, employees should go to the nearest hospital):
  • 148. EHS Employee Accident & Injury Protocol Page 5 of 7 DC-021646-01 Rev. A Medical Contacts By Location Local Medical Contacts Please note, this list will change as field sites continue to develop. The latest list of medical contacts can be reached in the HR section of Clipper’s Sharepoint site. • Ivinson Memorial Hospital 255 N. 30th Street, Laramie, WY 82072, Phone: (307) 742-2141 • AMS On-site (post accident drug/alcohol screening) 409 Bradley Street #3, Laramie, WY 82072 307-755-1507 • Mcfarland Clinic P C 321 E Main St, Marshalltown, IA 50158 (Stormlake), 641-752-0654 • United Therapy LLC 10215 Fernwood Rd 210 Bethesda, MD 20817, 301-897-8022 • Mercy North Family Practice Urgent Care 220 W 1st St Ankeny, IA 50021 515-964-2022 • Mercy Medical Center Hospital – General 701 10th St Se Cedar Rapids, IA 52403 319-398-6011 • Curnes, Jeffrey J., DO East Central Iowa Accute Care Llp Emergency Medicine 1026 A Ave Ne Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 319-369-7105 • Healthone Occupation Medicine Center Lodo 1515 Wazee St, Denver, CO 80202, 303-534-9550 • Sansum Santa Barbara Medical Foundation Clinic 4806 Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria, CA 93013, 805-556-5080
  • 149. EHS Employee Accident & Injury Protocol Page 6 of 7 DC-021646-01 Rev. A Post-Injury Procedure Follow-up Procedure 1. Once the accident has been assessed or treatment has occurred, the Manager and employee should begin completing the Accident Investigation Report. 2. HR or the employee’s manager must provide a DWC (Employee Claim form) to the employee informing of Worker’s Compensation coverage along with the pamphlet. This form will be provided to the employee within 24 hours. 3. Employees must sign and return the DWC acknowledgment form to HR or the employees manager upon issuance 4. The Manager, together with EHS and HR teams, will conduct an investigation of the incident to determine why the accident occurred, how it can be prevented and to gather witness statements. 5. If medical treatment was performed, the employee needs to provide the EHS and HR department with a Status Report from the doctor that day. The status report will provide us with an update on the employee’s condition and their return to work status. 6. EHS or HR Departments will coordinate with the Managers and assess the Status Report on what the doctors’ recommendation was. The recommendations usually are one of the three: • Can work with Restrictions • Is put Off work completely by the doctor • Can return to work with No Restrictions 7. EHS or HR Departments will notify the Manager of the employee’s status and will keep the Manager informed of any changes. Incidents Resulting in Equipment Damage 1. If injuries are present follow the injury protocol listed within this document. 2. Report the incident to immediate supervisor immediately. 3. Report the incident to the EHS and HR department heads immediately. 4. Complete the Clipper Windpower accident report. 5. Take pictures of damage for future use. 6. For vehicle accidents resulting in damage local law enforcement. entities must be contacted to complete an official accident report. 7. The Employees lead or manager shall transport responsible parties to the local medical facility for a drug screen. 8. Equipment rental companies shall be notified of accident within 24 hours. 9. Employee’s manager shall ensure a complete power point presentation is completed listing what happened, witness reports, pictures of the damage and how to prevent reoccurrence (contact the EHS department for example presentation).
  • 150. EHS Employee Accident & Injury Protocol Page 7 of 7 DC-021646-01 Rev. A Receipt and Acknowledgement Clipper Windpower, Inc. Employee Accident and Injury Protocol Please read the following statement and sign below to indicate your receipt and acknowledgment of the Clipper Windpower, Inc. Employee Accident and Injury Protocol, and your acceptance of the following statement as conditions of your employment. “The signature below confirms the undersigned has read and understands these safety policies and that any concerns have been raised with either the EHS department, immediate supervisor, manager or the Human Resources department. It is also understood that failure to comply with the policies referenced in this document may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.“ Your signature indicates your understanding of this policy and your consent to its contents. Employee's Printed Name Position Employee’s Signature Date The signed original copy of this agreement must be given to Human Resources for inclusion in your personnel file.
  • 151. ©2009 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Page 1 of 12 Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Severe Weather Guidelines: Field Subject Matter Expert(s) Change Summary David Bressert Corey Miles Replaced limiting wind speed values on page 9 with a reference to Safe Wind Speed Limits, DC-136778-XX. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Personnel working in or on a Clipper turbine, project or facility must follow all applicable Clipper and Project Owner Environmental Health and Safety policies without fail. All personnel must also hold a Clipper Environmental Health and Safety certification or have a Permission to Work Verification on file with the project owner and /or Clipper Windpower prior to accessing any equipment on site. Adhere to all Clipper Environmental Health and Safety policies without fail, including the use of personal protective equipment during the performance of procedures outlined in this document and whenever applicable. RECOGNIZE SAFETY SYMBOLS, WORDS, AND LABELS DANGER—Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or death if policies and procedures are not strictly adhered to. WARNING—Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death. CAUTION—Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal injury or product or property damage. Clipper 2.5 Series Wind Turbine DC-061395-01 Rev D Date of Submission: 4/20/2009
  • 152. /Severe Weather Guidelines: Field Page 2 of 12 DC-061395-01 Rev D ©2008 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION..........................................................................1 GENERAL PROVISIONS ...............................................................................................3 Purpose and Scope...............................................................................................3 Heat Stress Guidelines ...................................................................................................4 Definitions..............................................................................................................4 PPE.................................................................................................................................7 Auxiliary Body Cooling ..........................................................................................7 OSHA Guidelines............................................................................................................8 Practices................................................................................................................8 Severe Weather Job Site Shutdown...............................................................................9 Shut down Protocols .............................................................................................9
  • 153. /Severe Weather Guidelines: Field Page 3 of 12 DC-061395-01 Rev D ©2008 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information GENERAL PROVISIONS Purpose and Scope This information in this guide is relevant for all Clipper personnel. The information contained herein should be used when there is potential for severe weather. Clipper Wind Power wants to ensure that employees have the information they need to cope with extreme conditions that may be experienced in the field. During the warm weather season personnel become more vulnerable to heat-related illnesses. Making reference to this guide will provide guidelines for operations and behavior during extreme warm/hot weather conditions. Employees and supervisors must be able to recognize the warning signs and symptoms of how severe weather affects personnel and the appropriate actions to take if weather related incident should occur. Environmental factors that play a role in the amount of weather stress a worker faces. Reference Documents DC-021187-XX, EHS Policies for Working Around Ice DC-012773-XX, Recommended EHS Cold Weather Gear DC-136778-XX, Safe Wind Speed Limits
  • 154. /Severe Weather Guidelines: Field Page 4 of 12 DC-061395-01 Rev D ©2008 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Heat Stress Guidelines Definitions Heat Exhaustion- Heat exhaustion results from a loss of fluid through sweating when a worker has failed to drink enough fluids. If heat exhaustion is not treated the illness may advance to heat stroke Heat exhaustion should not be dismissed or taken lightly. Symptoms: • Headache • Nausea • Vertigo • Weakness • Thirst • Giddiness Heat Stroke- Heat stroke occurs when the body’s system of temperature regulation fails and body temperature rises to critical levels. Heat stroke is a medical emergency. Symptoms: • Confusion • Irrational Behavior • Loss Of Consciousness • Convulsions • Lack Of Sweating • Hot And Dry Skin • Abnormal High Body Temperature Heat Cramps- Heat cramps are painful body cramps that are primarily caused by performing hard physical labor in a hot environment. Heat cramps are caused when workers drink large quantities of water but fail to replace their bodies’ salt loss. These cramps have been attributed to an electrolyte imbalance caused by sweating. It is important to understand that cramps can be caused by both too much and to little salt. Symptoms: • Painful muscle spasms Heat Fatigue- Heat fatigue is lack of acclimatization to warm weather environments. The use of a program of acclimatization and training for work in hot environments is advisable. Symptom: • Impaired performance Exposure Incidents In the event that an employee exhibits any heat-related signs or symptoms, the employee should notify his or her supervisor as soon as possible. First-aid treatment should be sought immediately by a designated first-aid administrator in the employee’s work area and/or the employee should be taken immediately for evaluation and treatment. If the situation appears more extreme, the supervisor should call 911.
  • 155. /Severe Weather Guidelines: Field Page 5 of 12 DC-061395-01 Rev D ©2008 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Heat Stress Guidelines, continued Controls, continued General ventilation is used to dilute hot air with cooler air (generally cooler air that is brought in from the outside). This technique clearly works better in cooler climates than in hot ones. A permanently installed ventilation system usually handles large areas or entire buildings. Portable or local exhaust systems may be more effective or practical in smaller areas. Air treatment/air cooling differs from ventilation because it reduces the temperature of the air by removing heat (and sometimes humidity) from the air. Air conditioning is a method of air cooling, but it is expensive to install and operate. An alternative to air conditioning is the use of chillers to circulate cool water through heat exchangers over which air from the ventilation system is then passed; chillers are more efficient in cooler climates or in dry climates where evaporative cooling can be used. Heat conduction methods include insulating the hot surface that generates the heat and changing the surface itself. Worker monitoring program: No employee shall work alone. Employees must have a work companion OR attendant at all times. All confined spaces will be required to have a thermometer in it all times. The thermometer should be monitored by entrants and confine space attendant. If entrant is beginning to feel signs and symptoms of heat stress, then the employee should evacuate the confine space at once. The employee should notify the attendant who will notify the employee’s immediate supervisor of the incident. The employee should then proceed to a break area to rehydrate.
  • 156. /Severe Weather Guidelines: Field Page 6 of 12 DC-061395-01 Rev D ©2008 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Heat Stress Guidelines, continued Controls, continued Administrative Controls and Work Practices Training is the key to good work practices. Unless all employees understand the reasons for using new, or changing old work practices, the chances of such a program succeeding are greatly reduced. NIOSH (1986) states that a good heat stress training program should include at least the following components: • Knowledge of the hazards of heat stress. • Recognition of predisposing factors, danger signs, and symptoms. • Knowledge of basic first-aid procedures associated with heat exposure. • Understand the potential health effects of heat stroke. • Understand employee responsibilities in avoiding heat stress. • Awareness of the dangers associated with using drugs, including therapeutic ones, and alcohol in hot work environments. • Properly use protective clothing and equipment. • Understand the purpose and coverage of environmental and medical surveillance programs. • Acknowledges the advantages of worker participation in such programs. Other ways administrative controls can be used to reduce the dangers of heat related illness: 1) Reduce the physical demands of work, e.g., excessive lifting or digging with heavy objects 2) Provide recovery areas, e.g., air-conditioned enclosures and rooms 3) Use shifts, e.g., early morning, cool part of the day, or night work 4) Use intermittent rest periods with water breaks 5) Use relief workers 6) Make use of “worker pacing” 7) Assign extra workers and limit worker occupancy, or limit the number of workers present, especially in confined or enclosed spaces
  • 157. /Severe Weather Guidelines: Field Page 7 of 12 DC-061395-01 Rev D ©2008 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information PPE Auxiliary Body Cooling Commercially available ice vests, though heavy, may accommodate as many as 72 ice packets, which are usually filled with water. Carbon dioxide (dry ice) can also be used as a coolant. The cooling offered by ice packets lasts only 2 to 4 hours at moderate to heavy heat loads, and frequent replacement is necessary. However, ice vests do not encumber the worker and thus permit maximum mobility. Wetted clothing is another simple cooling technique. It is effective when reflective or other impermeable protective clothing is worn. The clothing may be wetted terry cloth coveralls or wetted two-piece, whole-body cotton suits. This approach to auxiliary cooling can be quite effective under conditions of high temperature and low humidity, where evaporation from the wetted garment is not restricted. Water-cooled garments range from a hood, which cools only the head, to vests and "long johns," which offer partial or complete body cooling. Use of this equipment requires a battery-driven circulating pump, liquid-ice coolant, and a container. Although this system has the advantage of allowing wearer mobility, the weight of the components limits the amount of ice that can be carried and thus reduces the effective use time. The heat transfer rate in liquid cooling systems may limit their use to low-activity jobs; even in such jobs, their service time is only about 20 minutes per pound of cooling ice. To keep outside heat from melting the ice, an outer insulating jacket should be an integral part of these systems. Circulating air is the most highly effective, as well as the most complicated, personal cooling system. By directing compressed air around the body from a supplied air system, both evaporative and convective cooling is improved. The greatest advantage occurs when circulating air is used with impermeable garments or double cotton overalls. One type, used when respiratory protection is also necessary, forces exhaust air from a supplied-air hood ("bubble hood") around the neck and down inside an impermeable suit. The air then escapes through openings in the suit. Air can also be supplied directly to the suit without using a hood in three ways: • by a single inlet; • by a distribution tree; or • by a perforated vest Respirator Usage. The weight of a respirator increases stress on a worker, and this stress contributes to overall heat stress. Protective clothing such as totally encapsulating protection suits will also add to the heat stress problem.
  • 158. /Severe Weather Guidelines: Field Page 8 of 12 DC-061395-01 Rev D ©2008 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information OSHA Guidelines Practices OSHA suggests the following tips for employers and workers to prevent heat- related disorders -- many of which are easily avoided. Simply drinking plenty of water and wearing light, loose-fitting clothing, for example, significantly reduce the risk • Encourage workers to drink plenty of water (without salt)--about one cup of cool water every 15-20 minutes, even if they are not thirsty. Avoid alcohol, coffee, tea, and caffeinated soft drinks which contribute to dehydration. • Help workers adjust to the heat by assigning a lighter workload and longer rest periods for the first five to seven days of intense heat. And this process needs to start all over again when a worker returns from vacation or absence due to illness or injury. • Encourage workers to wear lightweight, loose-fitting, light-colored clothing. • Use general ventilation and spot cooling at points of high heat production. Good air flow increases evaporation and cooling of the skin. Stagnant atmospheric conditions and poor air quality can induce heat-related illnesses. • Learn to spot the signs of heat stroke, which can be fatal. The symptoms are severe headache, mental confusion/loss of consciousness, flushed face, and hot, dry skin. If someone has stopped sweating, seek medical attention immediately. Other heat-induced illnesses include heat exhaustion, heat cramps, skin rashes, swelling and loss of mental and physical work capacity. • Train first-aid workers to recognize and treat the signs of heat stress. Be sure that all workers know who is trained to render first aid. Supervisors also should be able to detect early signs of heat-related illness and permit workers to interrupt their work if they become extremely uncomfortable. • Consider a worker's physical condition when determining fitness to work in hot environments. Obesity, lack of conditioning, pregnancy and inadequate rest can increase susceptibility to heat stress. • Alternate work and rest periods, with longer rest periods in a cooler area. Shorter, but frequent, work-rest cycles are best. Schedule heavy work for cooler parts of the day and use appropriate protective clothing. • Certain medical conditions, such as heart conditions, or treatments like low-sodium diets and some medications, increase the risk from heat exposure. Seek medical advice in those cases. • If signs and symptoms of heat stress are experienced, conditions should be monitored as soon as possible.
  • 159. /Severe Weather Guidelines: Field Page 9 of 12 DC-061395-01 Rev D ©2008 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Severe Weather Job Site Shutdown Shut down Protocols  During severe weather the possibility always exists that work may be cancelled or postponed to protect the safety and welfare of our employees, contractors and visitors. This section highlights the protocol all Clipper Wind Power sites must follow during severe weather:  The Site Manager and the Site EHS Coordinator must be in agreement weather conditions warrant ending/postponing work. The following conditions elaborate on the criteria for cancelling or postponing work and includes, but is not limited to the following weather-related conditions: o Freezing Precipitation and Ice Storms  See Clipper document EHS Policies for Working Around Ice, DC-021187-XX. o Heat/Cold  See Clipper document Recommended EHS Cold Weather Gear, DC-012773-XX. o High wind  See Clipper document Safe Wind Speed Limits, DC-136778-XX. o Floods – monitor your local weather network; o Thunderstorms – monitor your local weather network; o Tornadoes – monitor your local weather network; o Hailstorms – monitor your local weather network; etc o Lightning – 1. All sites and employees should attempt to keep abreast of changing weather conditions. Severe weather can develop quickly, and without warning. 2. If threatening conditions seem imminent, seek shelter, even in the absence of official weather warnings. 3. Lightning notification will be communicated from RMDC through the site safety representative and/or site manager on all shifts. It is the site safety representative’s and/or site manager’s responsibility to communicate alerts to all affected site personnel.
  • 160. /Severe Weather Guidelines: Field Page 10 of 12 DC-061395-01 Rev D ©2008 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Severe Weather Job Site Shutdown, continued Shut down Protocols, continued 4. It is the responsibility of the site to provide the “on-duty” safety representatives’ work schedule and contact information to the RMDC. Coverage is to be scheduled whenever personnel are present. 5. Any deviation from the published schedule must be communicated to RMDC. To avoid being contacted unnecessarily during lightning events inform RMDC when the site has been evacuated or no personnel are required to remain onsite. 6. Contact will be made with the site safety representative and/or site manager on duty when lightning strikes are detected in the RMDC. The RMDC will only “advise” the site safety representative and site manager on weather conditions. The site safety representative and site manager will determine what if any action(s) should be taken. 7. The RMDC will use Meteorlogix Weather Sentry http://weather.dtn.com to monitor lightning data and weather conditions from the 50 mile weather advisory radius to the 30 mile warning radius. The site then assumes responsibility for monitoring weather conditions from the 30 mile warning radius to the 15 mile evacuation radius or other distance depending on the speed of the storm.  The RMDC will make initial contact with the site when lightning strikes reach 50 miles from the site. The initial contact is to focus awareness on lightning/approaching storms.
  • 161. /Severe Weather Guidelines: Field Page 11 of 12 DC-061395-01 Rev D ©2008 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Severe Weather Job Site Shutdown, continued Shut down Protocols, continued  The RMDC will again notify the site (site EHS personnel and site manager) when the storm/lightning is observed at the 30 mile warning radius. After the storm/lightning is observed at the 30 mile warning radius the site will monitor the storm/lightning until such time an evacuation order is sent or the storm no longer poses a threat. Depending on the speed of the storm the evacuation radius could vary as the 15 mile evacuation radius is just a recommendation.  When an evacuation order is given ALL employees, visitors and contractors MUST take shelter IMMEDIATELLY. Personnel in towers are to evacuate the tower and seek shelter until the “All Clear” is given. Supervisors must account for all employees in their charge. The following are guidelines for seeking shelter:  The safest location during lightning activity is a large fully enclosed building with a roof, walls and floor, not a partially open or small structure such as a home being framed, a picnic shelter or shed. Remain in shelter until the “All Clear” is given. The “All Clear” is given when there are no new strikes observed by the RMDC within a 30 mile boundary for a period of 30 minutes. Note: The lightning guidelines only apply to Clipper personnel, our subcontractors and Clipper visitors. Lightning Warning Zones 50 miles Be alert – lightning in the area 30 miles Warning ~15 miles Take shelter immediately
  • 162. /Severe Weather Guidelines: Field Page 12 of 12 DC-061395-01 Rev D ©2008 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Severe Weather Job Site Shutdown, continued Shutdown Protocols, continued • The Site Construction Manager and Site EHS Coordinator can utilize the following information to determine if conditions warrant cancelling or postponing work (the list includes but is not limited to the following):  A four function anemometer (Temperature, humidity, wind speed and wind chill)  NOAA web site for area specific weather conditions o Other local web sites relevant to the area and conditions: o In the event the Site Construction Manager and Site EHS Coordinator cannot agree on cancelling or postponing work, both individuals will consult the following individuals at once (Do not hesitate to consult others in the event of a weather- related disagreement):  Regional EHS Supervisor or Director of EHS  Regional Construction Manager or Director of Construction If work is cancelled or postponed due to a weather-related event the COO, VP of Fleet Services and Director of EHS will be notified via e-mail at once.
  • 163. ©2009 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Page 1 of 22 Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Clipper Windpower Confined Space Entry Program Subject Matter Expert(s) Change Summary David Bressert Updates to confined space designations within the tower on page 9. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Personnel working in or on a Clipper turbine, project or facility must follow all applicable Clipper and Project Owner Environmental Health and Safety policies without fail. All personnel must also hold a Clipper Environmental Health and Safety certification or have a Permission to Work Verification on file with the project owner and /or Clipper Windpower prior to accessing any equipment on site. Adhere to all Clipper Environmental Health and Safety policies without fail, including the use of personal protective equipment during the performance of procedures outlined in this document and whenever applicable. RECOGNIZE SAFETY SYMBOLS, WORDS, AND LABELS DANGER—Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or death if policies and procedures are not strictly adhered to. WARNING—Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death. CAUTION—Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal injury or product or property damage. Clipper 2.5 Series Wind Turbine DC-064510-01 Rev B Date of Submission: 12/02/2009
  • 164. Clipper Windpower Confined Space Entry Program Page 2 of 22 DC-064510-01 Rev B ©2009 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information THIS DOCUMENT, OR AN EMBODIMENT OF IT IN ANY MEDIA, DISCLOSES INFORMATION WHICH IS PROPRIETARY, IS THE PROPERTY OF CLIPPER WINDPOWER, INC. & IT’S SUBSIDIARIES, IS AN UNPUBLISHED WORK PROTECTED UNDER APPLICABLE COPYRIGHT LAWS, AND IS DELIVERED ON THE EXPRESS CONDITION THAT IT IS NOT TO BE USED, DISCLOSED (INCLUDING REPRODUCTION AS A DERIVATIVE WORK), OR USED FOR MANUFACTURE FOR ANYONE OTHER THAN CLIPPER WINDPOWER INC. & IT’S SUBSIDIARIES WITHOUT ITS WRITTEN CONSENT, AND THAT NO RIGHT IS GRANTED TO DISCLOSE OR SO USE ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED THEREIN. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ANY ACT IN VIOLATION OF PRIOR AGREEMENT OR APPLICABLE LAW MAY RESULT IN CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES.
  • 165. Clipper Windpower Confined Space Entry Program Page 3 of 22 DC-064510-01 Rev B ©2009 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION..........................................................................1 GENERAL PROVISIONS ...............................................................................................4 Purpose and Scope...............................................................................................4 Application.............................................................................................................4 Responsibilities...............................................................................................................5 Management .........................................................................................................5 Site Management ..................................................................................................5 Site Management, continued.................................................................................6 EHS Department ...................................................................................................6 Employees.............................................................................................................7 Confined Space Hazard Assessment and Designation ..................................................9 Hazard Assessment ..............................................................................................9 Turbine Confined Space Designations..................................................................9 Required Postings .................................................................................................9 Entering a Non-Permit Required Confined Space (NPRCS) ........................................10 Requirements ......................................................................................................10 Permit Required Confined Space Program (PRCS) .....................................................10 Preparation for PRCS Entry ................................................................................10 Preparation for Work ...........................................................................................11 Atmospheric Testing Requirements ....................................................................11 Atmospheric Testing Methods.............................................................................12 Elimination and Control of Hazards.....................................................................13 Downgrading a Permit Required Confined Space (PRCS) to a Non-Permit Required Confined Space (NPRCS) ...................................................................16 After Entry is Complete .......................................................................................16 Rescue..........................................................................................................................17 Minimum Standby Safety Equipment ..................................................................17 Evacuation ....................................................................................................................18 Evacuation...........................................................................................................18 Documentation ....................................................................................................18
  • 166. Clipper Windpower Confined Space Entry Program Page 4 of 22 DC-064510-01 Rev B ©2009 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information TABLE OF CONTENTS, continued Subcontractors..............................................................................................................19 General Requirements ........................................................................................19 Training Requirements .................................................................................................20 General Training Requirements ..........................................................................20 Definitions .....................................................................................................................21 GENERAL PROVISIONS Purpose and Scope The purpose of the Confined Space Entry Plan is to protect our employees from exposure to real and potential hazards within confined spaces that have the potential to cause serious injury or illness. This procedure shall be followed by all company employees and contractors that enter any confined space within the control and responsibility of Clipper Wind Power. This Confined Space Entry Plan details procedures and requirements for practices and procedures to protect employees from the hazards of entry into permit-confined spaces. Application This Confined Space Entry Policy applies to all employees performing work in confined spaces, including outside contractors, standby and rescue personnel, and those who prepare and test equipment for entry. Project and Site Management are accountable for implementation and enforcement of this policy in all areas under their control.
  • 167. Clipper Windpower Confined Space Entry Program Page 5 of 22 DC-064510-01 Rev B ©2009 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Responsibilities Management Executives, Project Managers and Regional Service Managers shall: • Ensure development and implementation of the plan. • Provide site management with adequate resources and support to carry out their responsibilities. • Require site management adherence to confined space entry procedures. • Recognize site management and employees for performance improvement. Site Management Site Supervisors shall: • Ensure requirements for confined space entry have been completed before entry is authorized. • Designate personnel as Permit Required Confined Space (PRCS) entry supervisors, Attendants and Entrants. • Hold all involved parties accountable for compliance with the program. • Ensure all materials and hardware for effective implementation of this program are provided, properly utilized, and maintained. • Ensure confined space monitoring is performed by personnel qualified and trained in confined space entry procedures. • Ensure a list of monitoring equipment and personnel qualified to operate the equipment is maintained. • Ensure that confined space rescue is practiced at least annually. • Know the hazards that may be faced during confined space entry, signs, symptoms and consequences of over-exposure or distress. • Determine the confined space entry requirements for those tasks requiring entry. • Ensure that all required equipment (testing and monitoring, ventilating, communications, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), lighting, barriers, ingress and egress, and rescue) is available and properly maintained. • Coordinate contractor confined space entry operations. • Develop and implement procedures to coordinate confined space rescue and emergency services.
  • 168. Clipper Windpower Confined Space Entry Program Page 6 of 22 DC-064510-01 Rev B ©2009 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Responsibilities, continued Site Management, continued • Acquaint the rescue service with the hazards they may confront when called upon to perform confined space rescue at the facility and provide annually the opportunity to train on emergency rescue at the facility. • Notify involved employees of the permit requirements. • Ensure the entry permit is properly completed and posted in a conspicuous location near the entry to the confined space. • Renew the permit or have it reissued as needed (a new permit is required every shift). • Ensure members of the confined space entry team know how to communicate with each other and how to obtain assistance. • Ensure any required barriers and signs are posted. • Ensure atmospheric monitoring is done according to permit requirements. • Ensure the permit is canceled when the work is done. • Ensure the confined space is safely closed and workers are cleared from the area. • Ensure the written program is available for inspection, upon request. EHS Department The EHS Staff, is responsible for managing the Confined Space Program, and shall: • Ensure that a list of confined spaces at worksites is maintained. • Ensure that canceled permits are reviewed for lessons learned. • Ensure that coordination with outside responders is accomplished. • Ensure that equipment is in compliance with applicable standards. • Certify that persons who have active roles in entry operations (authorized entrants, attendants, entry supervisors, or persons who test or monitor the atmosphere in confined spaces) receive proper training and are designated in writing. • Ensure the written program is updated, as needed, and available for inspection, upon request.
  • 169. Clipper Windpower Confined Space Entry Program Page 7 of 22 DC-064510-01 Rev B ©2009 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Responsibilities, continued Employees Confined Space Entry Supervisors shall: • Be trained and authorized to approve confined space entry permits. • Determine if conditions are acceptable for entry. • Authorize entry and oversee entry operations. • Terminate entry procedures as required. • Serve as an attendant when trained and equipped appropriately for that role. • Ensure measures are in place to keep unauthorized personnel clear of the area. • Check the status of the work within the PRCS at least twice a shift via radio or observation to verify and document permit requirements are being observed (more frequent checks shall be made if operations or conditions are anticipated that could affect permit requirements). • Ensure that necessary information on chemical hazards is kept at the worksite for the employees or rescue team. • Ensure the confined space entry team is properly trained and have practiced rescue procedures. • Ensure attendants and others assigned to rescue duties have current certification in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Confined space attendants shall: • Be stationed outside of the confined workspace while Entrants are performing confined space work. • Be assigned and qualified to perform non-entry and entry rescue procedures. • Be knowledgeable of and able to recognize potential confined space hazards. • Maintain a sign-in/sign-out log with a count of persons in the confined space and ensure Entrants sign in and out. • Maintain effective and continuous communication with personnel during confined space entry, work, and exit. • Order personnel to evacuate the confined space when he/she: o Observes a condition which is not allowed on the entry permit. o Notices the Entrants acting strangely, possibly as a result of exposure to hazardous substances. o Notices a situation outside the confined space which could endanger personnel. o Notices a hazard within the confined space that has not been previously recognized or taken into consideration. o Must leave his/her work station. • Immediately notify the Confined Space Entry Supervisor and site management if crew rescue becomes necessary. • Keep unauthorized persons out of the confined space, order them out, or notify authorized personnel of an unauthorized entry.
  • 170. Clipper Windpower Confined Space Entry Program Page 8 of 22 DC-064510-01 Rev B ©2009 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Responsibilities, continued Employees, continued Confined space Entrants shall: • Be assigned, trained and qualified to perform confined space entry for the specific task being performed. • Read and observe the entry permit requirements. • Remain alert to the hazards that could be encountered while in the confined space. • Properly use personal protective equipment required by the permit. • Immediately exit the confined space when: o Ordered to do so. o Notice or recognize signs or symptoms of overexposure or distress. o A prohibited condition exists. o An automatic alarm system sounds. • Alert attendant(s) when a prohibited condition exists and/or when warning signs or symptoms of overexposure exist or distress. Confined space rescuers shall: • Complete a training drill using mannequins or personnel in a simulation of the confined space prior to the issuance of an entry permit for any confined space and at least annually thereafter. • Respond immediately to rescue calls from the Attendant or any other person recognizing a need for rescue from the confined space. • In addition to emergency response training, receive the same training as that required of the authorized Entrants. • Have current certification in first aid and CPR.
  • 171. Clipper Windpower Confined Space Entry Program Page 9 of 22 DC-064510-01 Rev B ©2009 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Confined Space Hazard Assessment and Designation Hazard Assessment The following list includes the “known” and “potential” hazards found within a Wind Turbine Generator (WTG). This list is NOT all-inclusive. It is recognized that certain activities may introduce other hazards, in which case every effort should be utilized to identify, and make safe, the PRCS: • Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) potentially exists in wind turbine parks located at or near oil fields and/or oil refineries. • Paint activities: refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for proper PPE and ventilation requirements. • Hot work occurring in any part of the WTG. • Trouble-shooting live High Voltage (HV) lines or other live electrical lines. • Biological hazards: spiders, snakes, and mice. Turbine Confined Space Designations • In general, the Hub is classified as a Non-Permit Required Confined Space. However this classification is contingent upon the activity being performed. Activities which have the potential to introduce atmospheric or physical hazard must follow the procedures for PRCS. • Blades are classified as Non-Permit Required Confined Spaces to the box beam. However this classification is contingent upon the activity being performed. Activities which have the potential to introduce atmospheric or physical hazard must follow the procedures for PRCS. The areas past the box beam are classified as Permit Required Confined Spaces. Required Postings • A sign, "Danger – Permit Required Confined Space - Entry by Permit Only," shall be permanently posted outside the point of entry of each PRCS.
  • 172. Clipper Windpower Confined Space Entry Program Page 10 of 22 DC-064510-01 Rev B ©2009 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Entering a Non-Permit Required Confined Space (NPRCS) Requirements Requirements for entering a confined space that does not require a permit. • Conduct Lockout/Tagout Procedures as appropriate. • Use only ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) connections. • Ensure that adequate lighting is available (use portable if necessary). • Work activities shall not introduce hazards into the space. • Coordinate with site management whenever work could generate a hazardous atmosphere inside a confined space. Permit Required Confined Space Program (PRCS) Preparation for PRCS Entry • The Entry Supervisor shall determine the scope of work involved and the required confined space controls that need to be in place prior to entry. • Employees, contractors, and others who enter a PRCS or work in support of a PRCS operation shall know the procedures thoroughly. • The entry supervisor shall ensure that the provisions are strictly enforced. • Safe work instructions shall be developed and implemented for each procedure requiring unique steps or safeguards. • If safe work instructions are not available, a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) shall be developed and followed. • Employees, contractors, and others shall be trained in the correct use of the gas detector and required monitoring. • Employees, contractors, and others entering confined spaces shall be familiar with the PRCS, time required to do the work, equipment and tools required, and methods of communication with rescue employees.
  • 173. Clipper Windpower Confined Space Entry Program Page 11 of 22 DC-064510-01 Rev B ©2009 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Permit Required Confined Space Program (PRCS), continued Preparation for Work • Prior to performing work in a PRCS each of the following shall be accomplished: o The atmosphere has been tested and proven safe. o Requirements of the PRCS Entry Permit have been met. o Notification and approval from the entry supervisor has been obtained. o Elimination of actual or potential hazards has occurred. o Mechanical ventilation sufficient to eliminate actual or potential atmospheric hazards prior to entry and during all phases of the project is available. o An Attendant is stationed at the entry point to the PRCS. o Two-way communication method between Entrants and Attendant is established. o Rescue communication is established with entry supervisor. o PPE to be used is inspected. o Approved suitable lighting is available for use. o Suitable retrieval equipment (i.e., line, harness, rescue device) is within close proximity. o Access areas are clear of debris and unnecessary materials. • Proper use of body harness, lifeline, monitors and standby rescue retrieval equipment is mandatory. Atmospheric Testing Requirements • The internal atmosphere shall be tested with an approved, calibrated, direct-reading instrument for oxygen, flammable gases and vapors, and potential toxic air contaminants, in that order. • Testing equipment used in specialty areas shall be listed or approved for use in such areas by the entry supervisor. • Results of testing shall be recorded by the person performing the tests on the permit. • Contingent upon the work being performed, the atmosphere shall be continually retested to verify that atmospheric conditions remain within acceptable entry parameters, for example: o If the PRCS has been vacated for more than one hour, the space must be retested prior to entry. o During continuous work, retest the area every 2 hours. o Hot work or work which has the potential to introduce an atmospheric hazard must be continuously monitored.
  • 174. Clipper Windpower Confined Space Entry Program Page 12 of 22 DC-064510-01 Rev B ©2009 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Permit Required Confined Space Program (PRCS), continued Atmospheric Testing Requirements, continued • The atmosphere of the confined spaces shall be considered to be within acceptable limits when the following conditions are maintained: o Oxygen: 19.5 percent to 23.5 percent; o Flammability: less than 10 percent of the Lower Flammable Limit (LFL); o Toxicity: less than recognized American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) exposure limits or other published exposure levels [i.e., OSHA Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs) or National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Recommended Exposure Limits (RELs)]. • Confined space entry is not permitted unless atmospheric testing reveals conditions are below Permissible Exposure Limits (PEL). • Continuous forced-air ventilation must be maintained throughout the entry. Atmospheric Testing Methods • If a descent or ascent into atmosphere that may be stratified, the atmosphere envelope should be tested a distance of approximately 4 feet (1.22 m) in the direction of travel and 4 feet to each side. • Duration of testing for each atmospheric parameter should be made for at least the minimum response time for the test instrument specified by the manufacturer.
  • 175. Clipper Windpower Confined Space Entry Program Page 13 of 22 DC-064510-01 Rev B ©2009 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Permit Required Confined Space Program (PRCS), continued Elimination and Control of Hazards • Ventilation: o Adequate and approved ventilation shall be provided to prevent the development of hazardous atmospheres. o All work shall stop and the area shall be evacuated if the ventilation fails. • Lock Out Tag Out: o If start-up of electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, or mechanical equipment is possible, each utility servicing the equipment shall be disconnected and locked out. o Such equipment shall be completely de-energized. o Electrical isolation shall be achieved by locking circuit breakers and/or disconnects in the open (off) position with a key type padlock.  The key is to remain with the person working inside the confined space.  If more than one person is inside the confined space, each person shall place his/her own lock on the electrical disconnect or conform to the requirements of group lock-out/tag-out procedures.  In addition to the lockout system there must be an accompanying tag, which identifies the operation and prohibits activation of the system. • Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter o 110V portable lights and electrical tools shall be grounded unless they are Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protected or UL approved (or equivalent) double insulated. o Only approved, protected, low-voltage systems (only nominal 12 volts or less), battery-operated, or ground-fault-protected equipment shall be used when electrically conductive liquids are involved. o Work in damp or metal confined spaces and enclosures require exceptional protection from electrical hazards.  This includes turbines and parts that are of metal construction. o All equipment shall be grounded in wet areas (which contain liquid). o Only low-voltage, battery-powered, or GFCI-protected lighting systems shall be used. • Mechanical Isolation of Moving Parts o This shall be achieved by disconnecting linkages or drive belts, chaining controls or levers. Equipment with moving parts shall be blocked in such a manner that there can be no accidental movement. o Warning tags shall be placed to identify mechanical isolation where possible.
  • 176. Clipper Windpower Confined Space Entry Program Page 14 of 22 DC-064510-01 Rev B ©2009 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Permit Required Confined Space Program (PRCS), continued Elimination and Control of Hazards, continued • Requirements for Non-Sparking Tools: o If combustible gases, vapors, or dusts may be present or generated in the confined space, tools for chipping, scraping, cleaning, and other uses shall be non-sparking. • Ignition Sources: o Sources of ignition shall not be allowed near flammable materials within confined spaces. • Welding Requirements: o Hot Work Permits are required prior to entry. o When welding or cutting is being performed in confined spaces, the gas cylinders, electric generators, and welding machine, shall be located outside the confined space and shall be secured to prevent accidental movement. o When arc welding is to be interrupted for any substantial period of time, such as during lunch or overnight, electrodes shall be removed from the holders and the holders carefully located so that accidental contact cannot occur. o The welders must be disconnected from the power source when unattended. o In order to prevent gas from escaping when gas welding or cutting, the torch valves must be closed and positively shut off at some point outside the confined space. o Whenever the torch is not to be used for a substantial time period, such as during lunch or over-night, the torch and hose should be removed from the confined space where practical. o If it is not practical to remove the torch and hose from the confined space it must be disconnected at the source. o When hot work involves the generation of toxic gases, vapors, dusts, or fumes, local exhaust ventilation shall be used and respiratory protection may be required (refer to MSDS). o Eye protection, body harness, lifeline, and retrieval equipment are mandatory. o Barricades and Signs shall be in place when access to the confined space is in a roadway or walkway prior to the start of a confined space project. • Internal Inspection: o Covers, lids, hatches, etc., may be removed by employees for internal inspection and no entry beyond the hand is permitted. o For internal inspection, the person(s) making initial entry are required to be equipped with safety harness, life line, and fresh air mask (SCBA OR SUPPLIED AIRLINE). o The area will be evacuated if any indication of dizziness, irritation, excessive odors, or any sign of an emergency exists. o No one will re-enter until the cause for the emergency has been corrected.
  • 177. Clipper Windpower Confined Space Entry Program Page 15 of 22 DC-064510-01 Rev B ©2009 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Permit Required Confined Space Program (PRCS), continued Elimination and Control of Hazards, continued • Minimize Exposure o The number of employees permitted to enter confined spaces shall be kept to a minimum. o The plan of work shall be such that time spent in the confined space shall be as brief as possible. • Communication o The Attendant must have the ability to communicate (visual or radio) with Entrants and the entry supervisor. o An Attendant shall be present whenever worker(s) enter a PRCS. o Provisions shall be made to enable the Attendant to readily summon assistance. o The Attendant shall remain outside the entrance, be in communication with the person(s) entering the area, and be ready to summon help in case of emergency. o An effective means of communication (e.g. two way communications) between the Attendant and the Entrant(s) shall be provided whenever the Entrant is out of the Attendant's sight.
  • 178. Clipper Windpower Confined Space Entry Program Page 16 of 22 DC-064510-01 Rev B ©2009 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Permit Required Confined Space Program (PRCS), continued Downgrading a Permit Required Confined Space (PRCS) to a Non-Permit Required Confined Space (NPRCS) • Downgrading a PRCS to a NPRCS may be approved if it exhibits both the following characteristics: o The space poses no actual or potential atmospheric hazards. o Non-atmospheric hazards can be eliminated without entering the space. • In order to downgrade a confined space that meets the criteria above, non-atmospheric hazards associated with the space shall be eliminated prior to entry. • Some methods of hazard elimination include the following: o Locking and tagging electrical equipment or mechanical equipment; o Blanking or blinding utility lines, pipes, or ducts prior to working on such systems. o Removing from the space any material that poses an engulfment threat. • The steps necessary to eliminate hazards and downgrade a PRCS to a NPRCS shall be documented and approved by the Regional EHS Supervisor/EHS Manager and site management. • The hazard elimination steps shall be documented on the Confined Space Entry Permit. • Once the hazard has been eliminated and the elimination procedure documented, Entrants may enter the space using the NPRCS entry requirements. • After Entry Is Complete o Verify that all entrants have exited the space and are accounted for. o Verify that all equipment and materials have been removed from the space. o Verify and record the status of energy lockouts and line breaks. o Verify that barriers and signs have been removed. After Entry is Complete • Verify that all entrants have exited the space and are accounted for. • Verify that all equipment and materials have been removed from the space. • Verify and record the status of energy lockouts and line breaks. • Verify that barriers and signs have been removed.
  • 179. Clipper Windpower Confined Space Entry Program Page 17 of 22 DC-064510-01 Rev B ©2009 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Rescue Minimum Standby Safety Equipment • Entrants and Attendants shall follow established confined space rescue procedures unless the nature of the emergency requires deviation from the procedures. • At a minimum, the following items will be available at the entry point for rescue work unless deemed not necessary by all members of the confined space entry team immediately prior to entry: o One safety harness or wrist lines and lifeline. o One fresh air breathing apparatus. o One radio and one cell phone to communicate with the entry supervisor. o One ABC fire extinguisher or other as deemed appropriate by the entry supervisor for conditions. o Emergency lighting, such as a flashlight or battery-operated lantern. o Direct measurement 4-gas monitor. o Emergency decent device. • The Attendant shall not attempt to rescue Entrants through entry into the confined space unless properly protected and assistance has arrived. • The Attendant shall use all means at hand to affect a rescue from the outside of the confined space while waiting for help to arrive. • Mechanical retrieval devices shall be available to rescue workers for vertical entries into a PRCS greater than 5 ft in depth. • Each rescue worker shall wear a suitable harness attached to one end of a lifeline, provided the equipment does not increase the overall risk of entry or hinder rescue. • If rescue workers use supplied-air respiratory equipment to enter a confined space, one standby person for every person entering the space shall be immediately available outside the space. o Standby rescue workers shall have an independent air supply and be fully suited with the required protective clothing.
  • 180. Clipper Windpower Confined Space Entry Program Page 18 of 22 DC-064510-01 Rev B ©2009 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Evacuation Evacuation The confined space work area shall be evacuated if: • Any indication of ill effects such as dizziness, irritation, or excessive odors is noted. • The combustible gas reading is 10% of the LEL or greater. • The oxygen concentration falls below 19.5%. • Rescue or rescue equipment is impaired. • Entrants, Attendant or entry supervisor deem evacuation advisable. Documentation • Following confined space entry, the entry permit will be forwarded to the site supervisor who will maintain entry permits for a minimum of three years. • The entry permit will be forwarded to the HSE Manager upon request. • Entry permits will be made available for inspection by the HSE Department or managers.
  • 181. Clipper Windpower Confined Space Entry Program Page 19 of 22 DC-064510-01 Rev B ©2009 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Subcontractors General Requirements Subcontractors must be informed that the workplace contains PRCS • Apprise the subcontractor of the known hazards within the PRCS. • Apprise the subcontractor of precautions and procedures for working in or near a PRCS. • Coordinate entry operations. • Debrief the contractor at the conclusion of the entry operations. Subcontractors performing work in confined spaces shall: • Certify their intent to comply with Clipper Wind Power requirements. • Provide written confined space entry procedures they intend to use to site management for review prior to confined space entry. • Be advised of known hazards for confined space(s). • Be informed of precautions and procedures that Clipper Wind Power has implemented for the protection of its employees in or near the confined space(s) in which they will be working. • Coordinate confined space entry with Clipper Wind Power employees and others. • Inform site management of the confined space entry procedures they will be using. • Inform site management of hazard encountered or created during work in confined spaces. • Work using their own written confined space entry program and procedures. • Provide their own personal protective equipment, fall protective equipment, atmospheric monitoring equipment, rescue equipment, and the other equipment that they will need to perform confined space entry and work activities.
  • 182. Clipper Windpower Confined Space Entry Program Page 20 of 22 DC-064510-01 Rev B ©2009 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Training Requirements General Training Requirements General Training Requirements: • Basic Confined Space training is provided as part of the Fundamentals Training established for all technicians. It includes general awareness and identifies existence and locations of PRCS. • Confined space training shall be provided to Entrants, Attendants and entry supervisors: o Before the employee is first assigned duties under this section. o Before there is a change in assigned duties. o Whenever there is a change in permit space operations that presents a hazard about which an employee has not previously been trained. o Whenever there is reason to believe either that there are deviations from the permit space entry procedures or that there are inadequacies in the employee's knowledge or use of these procedures. • Entrants, Attendants, or entry supervisors shall be properly trained in their general duties, confined space hazards, and correct procedures for working in specific confined spaces. • Employees shall complete refresher training for the specific confined spaces to be entered at least annually. • Required training shall include testing of individual employee knowledge and skills. • A written exam and skill demonstration will be successfully completed by each employee to verify adequate knowledge and skills have been acquired. • Each Entrant, Attendant, and entry supervisor shall be certified by a competent person as qualified based on successful completion of confined space training. • Confined space training shall be documented using the Training Certification Record.
  • 183. Clipper Windpower Confined Space Entry Program Page 21 of 22 DC-064510-01 Rev B ©2009 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Definitions Acceptable entry conditions The conditions that must exist in a permit space to allow entry and to ensure that employees involved with a Permit Required Confined Space entry can safely enter into and work within the space. Attendant An individual stationed outside one or more permit spaces who monitors the authorized Entrants and who performs all Attendant's duties assigned in the employer's permit space program. Authorized Attendant A person stationed outside the confined space who monitors authorized entrant(s) Authorized Entrant A person who is authorized by the Entry Supervisor to enter a confined space. Blanking or Blinding The absolute closure of a pipe, line, or duct by the fastening of a solid plate (such as a spectacle blind or a skillet blind) that completely covers the bore and that is capable of withstanding the maximum pressure of the pipe, line, or duct with no leakage beyond the plate. Competent Person One who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them. Confined Space 1) Is large enough and so configured that an employee can bodily enter and perform assigned work; and (2) Has limited or restricted means for entry or exit (for example, tanks, vessels, silos, storage bins, hoppers, vaults, and pits are spaces that may have limited means of entry.); and (3) Is not designed for continuous employee occupancy. Enclosed Space A working space, such as a manhole, vault, tunnel, or shaft, that has a limited means of egress or entry; that is designed for periodic employee entry under normal operating conditions; and that under normal conditions does not contain a hazardous atmosphere(but that may contain a hazardous atmosphere under abnormal conditions). Engulfment The surrounding and effective capture of a person by a liquid or finely divided (flowable) solid substance that can be aspirated to cause death by filling or plugging the respiratory system or that can exert enough force on the body to cause death by strangulation, constriction, or crushing. Entry An action by which a person passes through an opening into a confined space. Entry is considered to have occurred as soon as any part of the body breaks the plane of the opening into the space. Entry Permit The document that authorizes and controls entry into a permit space and which specifies acceptable entry conditions and other information. Entry Supervisor A person who determines if acceptable conditions are present, authorizes entry, and oversees entry operations into a confined space. Hazardous Atmosphere An atmosphere that may expose employees to the risk of death, incapacitation, impairment of the ability for self-rescue, injury or acute illness. Hot Work Permit The employer's written authorization to perform operations (for example, riveting, welding, cutting, burning, and heating) capable of providing a source of ignition.
  • 184. Clipper Windpower Confined Space Entry Program Page 22 of 22 DC-064510-01 Rev B ©2009 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Definitions, continued IDLH (Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health) Any condition that poses an immediate or delayed threat to life; that would cause irreversible adverse health effects; or that would interfere with an individual's ability to escape unaided from a permit space. Isolation The process by which a confined space is removed from service and is completely protected against the release of energy and material into the space. Non-Permit Required Confined Space (NPRCS) A confined space that does not contain or, with respect to atmospheric hazards, have the potential to contain any hazard capable of causing death or serious physical harm. Permit- Required Confined Space (PRCS) A confined space that has one or more of the following characteristics: (1) contains or has a potential to contain a hazardous atmosphere; (2) contains a material that has the potential for engulfing an Entrant; (3) has an internal configuration such that an Entrant could be trapped or asphyxiated by inwardly converging walls or by a floor which slopes downward and tapers to a smaller cross-section; or (4) contains any other recognized serious safety or health hazard. Permit system The employer’s written procedures for preparing and issuing permits for entry and for returning the permit space to service following termination of entry. Prohibited Condition Any condition in a permit space that is not allowed by the permit during the period of authorized entry. Rescue Service Personnel designated to rescue employees from permit spaces. Retrieval System The equipment used for non-entry rescue of persons from permit spaces. Equipment may include retrieval lines, full-body harnesses, wristlets, tripods or anchors. Testing The process by which the hazards that may confront Entrants of a permit space are identified and devaluated. Testing includes specifying the tests that are to be performed in the permit space.
  • 185. Copyright © 2008 by Clipper Windpower, Inc. Page 1 of 8 Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Respirator Program Subject Matter Expert(s) Change Summary David Bressert Initial Release IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Personnel working in or on a Clipper turbine, project or facility must follow all applicable Clipper and Project Owner Environmental Health and Safety policies without fail. All personnel must also hold a Clipper Environmental Health and Safety certification or have a Permission to Work Verification on file with the project owner and /or Clipper Windpower prior to accessing any equipment on site. Adhere to all Clipper Environmental Health and Safety policies without fail, including the use of personal protective equipment during the performance of procedures outlined in this document and whenever applicable. RECOGNIZE SAFETY SYMBOLS, WORDS, AND LABELS DANGER—Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or death if policies and procedures are not strictly adhered to. WARNING—Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death. CAUTION—Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal injury or product or property damage. Clipper 2.5 Series Wind Turbine DC-067998-01 Rev A Date of Submission: 07/10/2008
  • 186. Respirator Program Page 2 of 8 DC-067998-01 Rev A Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION..........................................................................1 TABLE OF CONTENTS..................................................................................................2 GENERAL PROVISIONS ...............................................................................................3 Purpose .................................................................................................................3 Scope ....................................................................................................................3 Responsibility..................................................................................................................4 Scope ....................................................................................................................4 EHS .......................................................................................................................4 Supervisor .............................................................................................................4 Employee ..............................................................................................................4 Program Elements ..........................................................................................................5 Scope ....................................................................................................................5 Respirator Selection ..............................................................................................5 Medical Evaluations ..............................................................................................5 Fit Testing..............................................................................................................6 Respirator Use ......................................................................................................6 Cleaning, Maintenance..........................................................................................7 Procedures for IDLH Atmospheres.................................................................................8 Scope ....................................................................................................................8 Program Evaluation ........................................................................................................8
  • 187. Respirator Program Page 3 of 8 DC-067998-01 Rev A Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled GENERAL PROVISIONS Purpose While performing assigned duties, CLIPPER WIND POWER employees may potentially be exposed to respiratory hazards. The primary objective of this program is to prevent any potentially harmful exposures to respiratory hazards and to control those known occupational diseases caused by breathing air contaminated with hazardous gases or aerosols. This is accomplished, to the extent possible, by using accepted engineering control measures (for example, general and local ventilation, enclosures or isolation, and substitution of less hazardous processes or materials). However, when effective engineering controls are not feasible appropriate respirators may be required. The purpose of this Respiratory Protection Program is to provide the employees of CLIPPER WIND POWER with the information necessary to adequately protect themselves from exposure to respiratory hazards. Scope The practices and procedures described here constitute the program under which respirators are effectively utilized at CLIPPER WIND POWER. These practices apply all branch offices, construction sites and manufacturing locations.
  • 188. Respirator Program Page 4 of 8 DC-067998-01 Rev A Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Responsibility Scope Due to the varied geographical location of our manufacturing plants and branch offices and job sites, each location will be responsible for monitoring and maintaining compliance with this program. EHS • Providing technical assistance in determining the need for respirators and in the selection of appropriate types. • Annual evaluation of the respirator program. • Administering the overall program. Supervisor • Ensure documented respirator training is completed as per this document. • Ensuring that respirators are available as needed. • Ensuring that employees wear respirators as required. • Inspection of respirators on a regular schedule. • Administer discipline up to and including termination for those individuals that fail to comply with this program. Employee • Using the respirator supplied to him/her in accordance with instructions and training. • Cleaning, disinfecting, inspecting, and storing his/her respirator. • Reporting a respirator malfunction to his/her supervisor.
  • 189. Respirator Program Page 5 of 8 DC-067998-01 Rev A Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Program Elements Scope Respirators (half and full-face) were selected by the respirator program coordinator. This choice is based on the physical and chemical properties of the air contaminant and on the concentration likely to be encountered. The quality of fit and the nature of the work being done also affect the choice of respirators. The capability of the respirators chosen is determined from appropriate governmental approvals, manufacturer's tests and experience with the respirators. Respirator Selection It is the intent of this policy that all CLIPPER WIND POWER employees utilize the type and style of respirator, which provides the best available respiratory protection whenever respiratory protection is deemed necessary. The respirator selected was based on the task to be performed and the specific type of hazard present. All respirators used at CLIPPER WIND POWER shall be approved by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). Medical Evaluations Medical evaluations to determine an employee’s fitness to wear a respirator will be performed by a qualified medical provider before the employee is required to wear a respirator. The physical examination will be administered under the direction of a physician or other Licensed Health-Care Provider (PLHCP). CLIPPER WIND POWER will provide the PLHCP with the following: • A copy of the written respiratory protection program; • The weight and type of the respirator and other protective equipment required to be worn; • The temperature ranges and humidity extremes that are anticipated during use; and, • A copy of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) respiratory protection standard. The employee will provide the PLHCP with the completed medical questionnaire. The medical evaluator is to provide to the Site Administrator with a written recommendation as to the suitability of using a respirator for each person evaluated. The medical evaluator is to provide a copy of the complete recommendation to the person who has been evaluated, and may discuss the results with the person he or she has evaluated.
  • 190. Respirator Program Page 6 of 8 DC-067998-01 Rev A Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Program Elements, continued Fit Testing CLIPPER WIND POWER shall require that all employees required to wear a respirator submit to an initial fit test. These tests will be administered by a “certified” professional (The professional could be an internal or external safety professional) and will establish a record of an OSHA approved qualitative or quantitative fit test for each employee, and shall include: • The name of the employee tested. • The type of fit test performed. • The specific make, model, style, and size of respirators tested. • The date of the test and pass/fail results. Respirator Use It shall be the policy of CLIPPER WIND POWER that all employees will familiarize themselves with and abide by the provisions outlined in this program. All employee maintenance, use and care of respirators shall be conducted in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations. OSHA 1910.134 (g) clearly states that facial hair that comes between the two sealing surfaces (seal area) is not acceptable if such hair interferes with the sealing surface or interferes with valve function. Other potentially compromising conditions, such as wearing eyeglasses that protrude through the seal area, are not acceptable. It is the policy of CLIPPER WIND POWER to allow contact lenses or other corrective lenses while wearing a respirator, provided these corrective devices do not interfere with the face piece seal of the respirator. Each employee shall be trained in performing a seal check according to the manufacturer’s recommendation. This seal check will be performed before each use of the respirator. Each respirator and canister unit must have an “End of Service Life Indicator (ESLI) procedure or device in- place. If there is no ESLI procedure appropriate for the workplace, the local administrator must establish and enforce a change out schedule for the canisters and cartridges. This schedule will be established based on industrial trends, manufacturer information and actual user experience(s).
  • 191. Respirator Program Page 7 of 8 DC-067998-01 Rev A Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Program Elements, continued Cleaning, Maintenance The maintenance and care of respirators are essential elements of any respiratory protection program and are required to maintain NIOSH certification of the respirator, and to meet the requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) regulation 1910.134 (h). All cleaning and maintenance of respirators will be performed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Facemasks are to be stored in the mask bags provided by the manufacturer or in a manner that will not allow deformity or damage. Inspection of the respirators will follow the manufactures’ guidelines, which may include some or all of the following. Any respirator that becomes damaged or otherwise unserviceable will be immediately removed from service, tagged or marked to clearly indicate its out-of-service status, and turned into their immediate supervisor or designee for replacement. Rubber face piece • Dirt • Cracks, tears, or holes • Distortion from improper storage • Cracked, scratched or loose fitting lens • Broken or missing mounting clips Valves • Detergent residue, dust or dirt on the valve seat • Cracks, tears or distortion in the valve • Missing or defective valve cover Head straps • Breaks or tears • Loss of elasticity • Broken or malfunctioning buckles or attachments • Excessively worn serrations of the head straps, which might allow the face piece to slip. Filter Elements • Proper type of filter for the job and contaminants • Missing or worn gaskets • Worn threads • Cracks or dents in the housing
  • 192. Respirator Program Page 8 of 8 DC-067998-01 Rev A Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Procedures for IDLH Atmospheres Scope It shall be the policy of CLIPPER WIND POWER that no employee should ever attempt to enter any area or environment that is known to be Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health (IDLH). Program Evaluation S c o p e This program will be evaluated annually to determine its effectiveness and completeness. The site or regional EHS professionals will consult employees for evaluation of the workplace as necessary to ensure that the program is being effectively implemented and that it continues to be effective. Factors to be assessed include, but are not limited to: • Respirator fit; • Appropriate evaluation of the potential hazards to which the employee may be exposed; • Proper respirator use; • Proper respirator maintenance; • Recordkeeping; and, • Medical evaluations.
  • 193. ©2008 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Page 1 of 18 Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Tower Rescue Subject Matter Expert(s) Change Summary Neal Hargrove David Bressert Implemented the assisted blade rescue to procedure IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Personnel working in or on a Clipper turbine, project or facility must follow all applicable Clipper and Project Owner Environmental Health and Safety policies without fail. All personnel must also hold a Clipper Environmental Health and Safety certification or have a Permission to Work Verification on file with the project owner and /or Clipper Windpower prior to accessing any equipment on site. Adhere to all Clipper Environmental Health and Safety policies without fail, including the use of personal protective equipment during the performance of procedures outlined in this document and whenever applicable. RECOGNIZE SAFETY SYMBOLS, WORDS, AND LABELS DANGER—Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or death if policies and procedures are not strictly adhered to. WARNING—Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death. CAUTION—Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal injury or product or property damage. Clipper 2.5 Series Wind Turbine DC-070241-01 Rev B Date of Submission: 11/13/2008
  • 194. Tower Rescue Page 2 of 18 DC-070241-01 Rev B ©2008 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION..........................................................................1 GENERAL PROVISIONS ...............................................................................................3 Purpose and Scope...............................................................................................3 Reference Documents...........................................................................................3 Rules and Regulations ..........................................................................................3 EQUIPMENT OVERVIEW ..............................................................................................4 Emergency Evacuation System.............................................................................4 AG 10 with Hub Illustration....................................................................................4 Training Requirements ...................................................................................................5 Site Personnel Training .........................................................................................5 On Site Rescue Team ...........................................................................................5 Call Out Rescue Team ..........................................................................................5 Project Leadership ................................................................................................5 IDENTIFY HIGH RISK SITUATIONS..............................................................................6 Overview ...............................................................................................................6 Tower ....................................................................................................................6 Inside of Nacelle....................................................................................................6 Top of Nacelle .......................................................................................................6 Hub........................................................................................................................6 ANCHORS......................................................................................................................7 Certified .................................................................................................................7 NOT Certified ........................................................................................................8 ACTION PLAN................................................................................................................9 Communication Plan .............................................................................................9 Self Rescue ...........................................................................................................9 Assisted Rescue....................................................................................................9 RESCUE ASSESSMENT .............................................................................................10 Overview .............................................................................................................10 Rescue Process ..................................................................................................10 Rescue System Set-up........................................................................................11 Rescue Using the Jib Crane as an Anchor...................................................................12 Attaching the rescue device ................................................................................12 Rescue Using the Upright Tie Off Ring as an Anchor...................................................14 Assisted Rescue Using the Ladder Bracket as an Anchor ...........................................15 Attaching the rescue device ................................................................................15 Assisted Rescue..................................................................................................15 Assisted Rescue Using the Safety Rail as an Anchor ..................................................16 Assisted Hub Rescue using the Jib Crane as an anchor..............................................17 Assisted Blade Rescue using the Pitch Motor as an anchor ........................................18
  • 195. Tower Rescue Page 3 of 18 DC-070241-01 Rev B ©2008 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information GENERAL PROVISIONS Purpose and Scope This document is intended to explain Clipper Windpower’s training, certification, and rescue plan for all employees required to work at height. The following procedures will better enable personnel working on Clipper wind turbines to make informed decisions if a rescue is needed. This manual is a reflection of ‘best working practice’ where working at height is part of the daily activities. Reference Documents The following documents provide prerequisite information needed for successful tower rescue practices. • EHS Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Guidelines DC-020172-XX • EHS Tower Climb and Personal Fall Protection Inspection Protocol DC-015974-XX • Hub Entry Procedure DC-008843-XX • AG 10 Operator’s manual DC-061599-XX Rules and Regulations OSHA 1910 OSHA 1926 (29 CFR 1926, Subpart M) ANSI / ASSE A10.32-2004 ANSI: Z359-2007
  • 196. Tower Rescue Page 4 of 18 DC-070241-01 Rev B ©2008 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information EQUIPMENT OVERVIEW Emergency Evacuation System (A) Derope unit with mounted ladder adapter (B) Adjustable lanyard including two locking carabiners (C) Edge Roller with locking carabiner (D) T-bar with locking carabiner (E) Rope Grab (F) Rescue bag with 300 feet of rope If a tower is not equipped with a rescue bag, each crew must have a rescue bag with them. AG 10 with Hub Illustration A A C C B B D D E E F F
  • 197. Tower Rescue Page 5 of 18 DC-070241-01 Rev B ©2008 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Training Requirements Site Personnel Training The practical application of using both PPE and rescue equipment is an important aspect of the tower rescue training program. All site personnel will undergo a minimum of: • Fall prevention training and protection • Tower rescue training • Annual refresher training All training will be recorded with a clipper training record form (DC-005633-XX) and transferred to the Clipper Datastay training module. On Site Rescue Team An on-site rescue team will be trained and equipped, including performing annual simulations and having a documented site emergency plan. A communication plan must be established to notify the on-site rescue team and off-site fire and rescue services. The rescue procedures must be explained to each employee during site orientation, so that each employee can activate the rescue plan for injured personnel. Call Out Rescue Team When a “Call Out” is performed after work hours, 2 people will be called to the site. A 3rd person will be called directly to notify of the call out and to be prepared to go to the site in case a rescue is needed. This does not apply to a permit required confined space. Project Leadership Project leadership must establish a mutual aid agreement with the local off- site fire and rescue service when establishing any new project site. During the initial meeting the following items will be determined: • The type of equipment that the local fire and rescue services have and what can be used to rescue a fallen employee. • A schedule for bringing the fire and rescue services onto the site for familiarization, coordination, and combined rehearsals.
  • 198. Tower Rescue Page 6 of 18 DC-070241-01 Rev B ©2008 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information IDENTIFY HIGH RISK SITUATIONS Overview There are inherent risks associated with working inside of a wind turbine due to the size of the machinery, fall hazards, and the dynamic environment. It is Clipper’s responsibility to provide a safe-work environment for its employees. Awareness of high risks, such as the following areas, is intended to mitigate the potential danger to employees. Tower • Climbing the tower poses a risk to personnel because of the physical exertion required to climb a ladder 80m, and the distance a person must travel vertically to exit out of the turbine. • The working surface of the ladder and platforms are constantly exposed to oil, moisture, and mud. Inside of Nacelle Inside of the nacelle is where the bulk of the work done to the turbine is executed. Possible risks include: • Fire hazards • Electrical hazards • Mechanical hazards It is possible that these hazards could block some of the escape routes out of the tower. Top of Nacelle • Work is exposed and fall on protection will require a buddy assisted rescue. • Ice or moisture on the fiberglass surface can cause a poor footing hazard and workers are always at risk from high winds. Hub • The hub is a confined space, which requires use of the confined space program (DC-064510-XX). • Hub evacuation is intended to return injured personnel to the nacelle first. Further evacuation
  • 199. Tower Rescue Page 7 of 18 DC-070241-01 Rev B ©2008 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information ANCHORS Certified The following have been identified as certified locations to anchor a rescue system. a) From the jib crane arm, placed on the mast side of the festoon bracket. b) From the tie off ring located on uprights in the Nacelle. c) From the Safety Rail on the Nacelle Top. d) From a ladder connection bracket (the connection to the ladder rungs is not weight bearing.) e) From the pitch motor for blade rescue.
  • 200. Tower Rescue Page 8 of 18 DC-070241-01 Rev B ©2008 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information ANCHORS, continued NOT Certified The following locations should not be used as locations to anchor a rescue system. From either handle ring located on the aft nacelle gate railing.
  • 201. Tower Rescue Page 9 of 18 DC-070241-01 Rev B ©2008 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information ACTION PLAN Communication Plan To activate a rescue from a tower an employee should use these prioritized communication methods to the site administrator at the project trailers: 1. Two-way Radio 2. Cell Phone 3. Runner to Project Trailer The witness must be specific during his communication of the nature of the injury, how it happened, and any special equipment required to be brought to the rescue site. The Site Administrator will call emergency medical services at 911 (or other local emergency number if 911 is not available in the area) and relay this information. The Site Administrator will then notify the Project Manager or Site Supervisor, who will follow notify other parties as detailed below: Self Rescue A rescue performed without the assistance of another person. An AG10 without a hub can be used as an evacuation tool. Assisted Rescue Requires the assistance of one or more people. In an evacuation situation, an AG10 without hub can be used. In an situation where a person fell on a fall arrest system and needs assistance, an AG10 with hub is required. Site Administrator Project Manager or Site Supervisor Owner Insurance Carrier Emergency Contact of Injured personnel 1 2 3
  • 202. Tower Rescue Page 10 of 18 DC-070241-01 Rev B ©2008 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information RESCUE ASSESSMENT Overview This section outlines a rescue process that can and will change for each type of situation. It is a way of thinking through problems in the turbine. Always remember that the tower ladder is the primary escape route. Employing a rescue system should always be considered a secondary escape route. Remember to NEVER put yourself in danger during a rescue. SAFETY MUST COME FIRST. Rescue Process 1. Assess the situation: a. Where is the emergency? b. What is the emergency? c. How much time do you have? In case of fire, move away from the emergency to increase the amount of time available for a rescue. 2. Call for outside help using the communication plan. 3. Secure the area a. Do not further endanger the safety of the rescuers or patients by attempting to start the rescue before dealing with the threat. b. De-energize and/or LOTO equipment to remove additional hazards from forming. c. Position rescue equipment away from the hazard. Perform self rescue if possible. If not, then move to step 4. 4. Establish communication with the injured personnel: a. Determine consciousness b. Assess the injured personnel’s condition through visual observation and by asking questions. c. Determine what happened. d. Reassure the injured personnel. 5. Ensure that the rescue plan is in action. 6. Begin to help injured personnel with assisted rescue.
  • 203. Tower Rescue Page 11 of 18 DC-070241-01 Rev B ©2008 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information RESCUE ASSESMENT, continued Rescue System Set-up It must be ensured that the people involved in the rescue are always secured during the entire rescue process to either a non-certified anchor capable of holding a 5000 pound static load or a certified anchor of twice the maximum arresting force. 1. Choose an anchor point. The anchor must be either non-certified for a static load of 3000 pounds, or certified and labeled for five times the applied load. 2. Connect the AG10 rescue device to the anchor. Ensure that the locking carabiner on the AG10 is not cross-loaded and the device hangs freely. 3. The anchor point should be at a position on the structure, which allows a free descent without obstruction. Ensure that the rope runs cleanly and an edge protection device should be placed under the rope to protect the rope when an adequate spacing distance cannot be maintained from a sharp or abrasive surface. 4. Move the excess rope out of the way by throwing the rope bag or positioning to the side. 5. Execute either self or assisted rescue.
  • 204. Tower Rescue Page 12 of 18 DC-070241-01 Rev B ©2008 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Rescue Using the Jib Crane as an Anchor Attaching the rescue device When attaching the rescue device using the jib crane as an anchor, two possible connections may be used: Option 1 Using the adjustable lanyard, place the lanyard around the jib crane on the mast side of the festoon bracket and connect it with the locking caribiner. • The ladder adapter may be placed on the jib crane boom (as shown) to stabalize the connection, but is not weight bearing. • Excess lanyard may be moved out of the way (as shown) by placing it on the boom. Option 2 If the adjustable lanyard is not available, place a cross arm strap over the jib crane on the mast side of the festoon bracket. • Examine the strap placement to ensure that the strap is in a “straight down” pull and that the “straight down” pull is on the outside edge of the jib crane. • Connect the Derope unit locking carabiner to the “D-Ring” of the strap. Ensure that the locking carabiner closes properly.
  • 205. Tower Rescue Page 13 of 18 DC-070241-01 Rev B ©2008 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are un controlled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Rescue Using the Jib Crane as an Anchor, continued 1. Connect the rope carabiner to the front D-ring of the harness of the self rescuer. 2. Open the rear gate and raise the work platform floor section. NOTE: If the work platform section cannot be raised, connect the edge roller with locking carabiner as shown to protect the rope during descent. 3. Open the roll up door. Use the manual door release if necessary. 4. Move the excess rope out of the tower by throwing the rope bag to the ground. 5. Step outside and slowly lower yourself until you are below the nacelle and release the rope. The AG10 Rappelling Rescue Device will automatically lower you at a set speed of approximately three feet per second.
  • 206. Tower Rescue Page 14 of 18 DC-070241-01 Rev B ©2008 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are un controlled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Rescue Using the Upright Tie Off Ring as an Anchor 1. Connect the Derope unit locking carabiner to the upright tie off ring. Ensure that the locking carabiner closes properly. 2. Connect the rope carabiner to the front D-ring of the harness of the self rescuer. 3. Open the roll up door. Use the manual door release if necessary. 4. Move the excess rope out of the tower by throwing the rope bag to the ground. 5. Step outside and slowly lower yourself until you are below the nacelle and release the rope. The AG10 Rappelling Rescue Device will automatically lower you at a set speed of approximately three feet per second.
  • 207. Tower Rescue Page 15 of 18 DC-070241-01 Rev B ©2008 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Assisted Rescue Using the Ladder Bracket as an Anchor Attaching the rescue device Assess and determine the most efficient way to attach the rescue device on the ladder for rescuing a person. The rescue device must be at least 2-4 feet above the injured personnel. It must be attached to the ladder bracket(s) in one of the two following configurations: Option 1 Configuration using both carabiners around two ladder brackets. Option 2 Configuration using a carabiner and a rope grab around a single ladder bracket. Assisted Rescue 1. Attach the short end of the rope from the AG10 device to the injured personnel’s front or rear “D” ring. 2. Using the crank wheel, raise the injured personnel up until the lad safe can be removed from the steel fall arrest cable. NOTE: During training exercises, this lad safe is never released. 3. Slowly lower the injured personnel down to the next lower deck or continue down to the converter deck. 4. Move the injured personnel outside for further first aid or to transfer patient to the care of Emergency Medical Services.
  • 208. Tower Rescue Page 16 of 18 DC-070241-01 Rev B ©2008 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Assisted Rescue Using the Safety Rail as an Anchor FALL HAZARD This rescue technique should only be used if other means to exit the turbine are not available. Under NO CIRCUMSTANCES will a LIVE PERSON be used for this exercise. A dummy will be used. 1. Connect the rescue device to the safety rail. 2. Attach Rope Grab to short-end of rescue rope with locking carabiner and open Rope Grab. 3. Clamp the rope grab to the injured personnel’s lanyard. 4. Using the wheel on the rescue device, move the injured personnel until you can disconnect the injured personnel’s lanyard hook from the safety rail. 5. Connect the descent rope to the injured personnel. 6. Disconnect the injured personnel’s lanyard hook from the safety rail. 7. Lower the injured personnel to the ground.
  • 209. Tower Rescue Page 17 of 18 DC-070241-01 Rev B ©2008 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Assisted Hub Rescue using the Jib Crane as an anchor Hub entry requires LOTO procedures as identified in the Hub entry procedure (DC-008843-XX). Before attempting a hub rescue ensure that any electrical systems (PCU, EPU switches, etc) are de-energized. 1. Connect the rescue device to the jib crane boom as if performing a self rescue. 2. Connect the hook of the jib crane to the right forward upright “D” ring to secure the crane from swinging. 3. Connect the descent rope to the injured personnel. 4. Position additional personnel to assist the injured personnel from the hub. 5. Using the wheel on the rescue device, move the injured personnel until they are out of the hub with assistance of additional personnel if available. 6. Evacuate the injured personnel from the turbine.
  • 210. Tower Rescue Page 18 of 18 DC-070241-01 Rev B ©2008 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Assisted Blade Rescue using the Pitch Motor as an anchor Hub entry requires LOTO procedures as identified in the Hub entry procedure (DC-008843-XX). Before attempting a hub rescue ensure that any electrical systems (PCU, EPU switches, etc) are de-energized. FALL HAZARD The blade position will either be at the 9 o’clock or 3 o’clock angle for blade work. The rotor must be locked out per the Hub LOTO procedure to avoid rotation of the blade to the 6 o’clock position. Atmospheric conditions within the blade may require additional safety measures. A Gas Alert atmospheric tester (4 part) should be used to monitor and assess the safety of entry. A minimum of 2 trained personnel are required to perform the rescue from inside the blade. 1. Assess the situation in the hub for additional dangers within the confined space. 2. Connect the rescue device to the pitch motor opposite the blade containing the injured personnel for a straight pull. 3. Assess the situation in the blade for additional dangers before allowing a minimum of 2 trained personnel may enter the blade. 4. Attach rescue rope to front or back “D” ring if possible. The front “D” ring may be used as secondary attachment point if the back “D” ring is not accessible. 5. If necessary, attach the rescue rope to the injured personnel’s feet, and/or under the arms until a “D” ring attachment can be made. 6. Using the commands “Pull” and “Stop” follow the instruction of 1 of the 2 rescuers in the blade to assist the injured personnel to the hub. 7. Continue Rescue using Assisted Hub Rescue.
  • 211. ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Page 1 of 9 Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Uptower Blade Rescue Procedure Subject Matter Expert(s) Change Summary Neal Hargrove-Clipper David Bressert-Clipper Initial Release IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Personnel working in or on a Clipper turbine, project or facility must follow all applicable Clipper and Project Owner Environmental Health and Safety policies without fail. All personnel must also hold a Clipper Environmental Health and Safety certification or have a Permission to Work Verification on file with the project owner and /or Clipper Windpower prior to accessing any equipment on site. Adhere to all Clipper Environmental Health and Safety policies, including the use of personal protective equipment during the performance of procedures outlined in this document and whenever applicable. RECOGNIZE SAFETY SYMBOLS, WORDS, AND LABELS DANGER—Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or death if policies and procedures are not strictly adhered to. WARNING—Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death. CAUTION—Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal injury or product or property damage. Clipper 2.5 Series Wind Turbine DC-128535-01 Rev A Date of Submission: 2/26/2009
  • 212. Uptower Blade Rescue Procedure Page 2 of 9 DC-128535-01 Rev A ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION..........................................................................1 GENERAL PROVISIONS ...............................................................................................3 Purpose and Scope...............................................................................................3 Required Materials ................................................................................................3 Safety ....................................................................................................................3 Reference Documents...........................................................................................3 Safety Equipment ..................................................................................................3 Preparation............................................................................................................4 Special Precaution ................................................................................................4 Uptower Blade Rescue Procedure..................................................................................5 Steps to Readiness ...............................................................................................5 Rescue System Set Up .........................................................................................5 Blade Rescue ........................................................................................................7
  • 213. Uptower Blade Rescue Procedure Page 3 of 9 DC-128535-01 Rev A ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information GENERAL PROVISIONS Purpose and Scope This document is a safety procedure for an uptower rescue of personnel in the confined space within the blade of a Clipper wind turbine generator. Required Materials • Assisted rescue gear (Tractel or Miller) • As of this date: Tractel or Miller Rescue Systems • Minimum of 3 trained people per described and tested program • Communication equipment (radio, cell phone) • 1 large carabiner Safety Each person is AUTHORIZED and OBLIGATED to stop all work if you see or feel that there is any danger to yourself or others. Anyone may call to stop work if needed. All work will stop until the issue is resolved. SAFETY MUST COME FIRST. Reference Materials DC-008843-XX, Hub Entry Procedure DC-009643-XX, TCU LOTO Procedure DC-008843-XX, PCU LOTO Procedure DC-064510-XX, Confined Space Entry Program DC-009641-XX, Rotor LOTO Safety Equipment The below is not all inclusive to Safety Equipment: • Hard hat • Safety toe boots • Safety glasses • Approved full body harness • Life lines (blade entry) • Lad-Safe • Tractel or Miller rescue systems • Sked® stretcher rescue system (full body) or comparable system • Tag line • 1 XL carabiner • Rope protectors • Break bar • Communication devices, site radio, cell phone • First Aid kit • Zip ties (minimum of 6)
  • 214. Uptower Blade Rescue Procedure Page 4 of 9 DC-128535-01 Rev A ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information GENERAL PROVISIONS, continued Preparation Stated LOTO procedures must be performed prior to working in hub or blade • The Uptower Blade Rescue Procedure shall be reviewed by Clipper and owner HSSE professionals with all workers associated with activity prior to work beginning. • All rescue equipment shall be inspected before use. • All PPE shall be inspected before use. • The O&M technician will perform the following processes: o Place blade to be worked on in the 3 or 9 o’clock position. o Engage rotor lock according to Rotor LOTO, DC-009641-XX. o Follow Hub Entry Procedure, DC-008843-XX to LOTO EPUs, PCU and Hub. o Follow TCU LOTO, DC-009643-XX. o Perform test via laptop controls to ensure the blade cannot move. • After the O&M technician has performed the necessary LOTO procedures, the sub-contractors shall apply their LOTO locks, on hasps if necessary, when they are working on or around equipment that is in a LOTO stage. If they leave before the task is finished, they will remove their LOTO locks. Sub-contractors should be the last to place their LOTO locks and first to remove them if a Clipper employee has initiated the LOTO procedure. • The rescue team will then set up the rescue system. • A review of the rescue will be discussed before work begins. • Any questions will be addressed at this time. Special Precaution Since this rescue procedure is uptower and inside of a blade, the body size of the blade entrants will be monitored for a safe extraction.
  • 215. Uptower Blade Rescue Procedure Page 5 of 9 DC-128535-01 Rev A ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Uptower Blade Rescue Procedure Steps to Readiness 1. O&M Technician will position the blade, LOTO the hub, EPUs, PCU and TCU, and verify no blade movement per Preparation section above. 2. Rescue team will obtain and assemble rescue system before hub or blade entry is allowed. 3. The rescue leader will conduct detailed safety review of the rescue system to ensure that it meets procedure requirements. 4. Ensure blade entry personnel understand blade rescue system and expectations. Personnel entering the blade to perform work will have a lifeline attached to the back D-ring on their safety harness. 5. The confined space atmosphere will be tested and a confined space permit will be put in place. 6. The hole-watcher will be in an appropriate place in the hub that allows direct contact with the workers inside of the blade and the appointed rescue personnel. 7. One rescue personnel will be located outside of the hub and in direct contact with the hole-watcher. The remaining rescue personnel will be located on standby inside the nacelle. 8. Allow work to begin. 9. Be prepared for rescue. Rescue System Set Up 1. The rescue system must be in place before work begins. 2. The jib crane should be swung toward the front of the nacelle as shown. 3. Attach rescue device (Tractel or Miller) (main line) to jib crane “I” beam. Secure the trolley by utilizing the parking pin and hole in the I-beam of the crane boom if available.
  • 216. Uptower Blade Rescue Procedure Page 6 of 9 DC-128535-01 Rev A ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Uptower Blade Rescue Procedure, continued Rescue System Set Up, continued 4. Attach large carabiner to “D” ring on upright by window in front of nacelle to redirect rescue rope into hub room. 5. Route the end of the rescue rope through the carabiner mentioned above into the top hub opening as shown. 6. The stretcher rescue system will be in the hub for easy access. 7. Rope protectors will be positioned as needed to avoid damage to rescue rope and turbine components.
  • 217. Uptower Blade Rescue Procedure Page 7 of 9 DC-128535-01 Rev A ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Uptower Blade Rescue Procedure, continued Blade Rescue 1. Assess the situation. Monitor atmosphere, simple First Aid, broken limbs, cuts, victim’s position, your position, dangers in area, etc. Inform site personnel to be down tower on standby and call EMS. 2. Estimated average times: Packaging victim 5 min. Removing victim from blade to hub 6 min. Removing victim from hub to nacelle 5 min. Removing victim from nacelle to ground 6 min. Total Estimated Average Time 22min. 3. The rescuers will be on standby inside the nacelle. One rescuer will be in direct contact with the person designated to hole-watch. The hole- watch will activate the rescue by announcing man down to the rescuers. 4. 2 rescue personnel will go into the blade and 1) assist the person out of the blade and hub and into the nacelle or 2) place the person in the stretcher rescue system. 5. 1 rescuer will stay inside the blade to help direct the stretcher out in a headfirst position. 6. The other rescuer will exit the blade to help retrieve the stretcher out of the blade opening, turn and place the stretcher in a resting position on the EPU. At this time the rescue system rope is latched to the stretcher. This is completed as the 3rd rescuer is operating the rescue device. Stretcher at resting position on EPU
  • 218. Uptower Blade Rescue Procedure Page 8 of 9 DC-128535-01 Rev A ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Uptower Blade Rescue Procedure, continued Blade Rescue, continued 7. Commands are “Pull” and “Stop” in retrieving the victim out of the blade, hub and nacelle. These commands will come from the rescuer controlling the stretcher. 8. Once the stretcher is completely outside the blade, the rescuer operating the rescue device will continue to direct the stretcher toward the hub opening. 9. As the rescue rope is pulling the stretcher toward the hub opening, the 2 rescuers in the hub will assist in directing the stretcher toward and through the hub opening. 10. Once the stretcher is supported by the hub opening, one rescuer in the hub will exit and assist in getting the stretcher through the hub opening and resting on the gearbox. 11. When the stretcher is on the gearbox the other rescuer in the hub will exit the hub and assist in getting the stretcher directed toward the rear of the nacelle. 12. While the stretcher is resting on the gearbox, ensure that the lifting device is rigged so that the stretcher will lower horizontally. Release the jib crane so it will swing toward the rear of the nacelle when the stretcher is moved in that direction, while always keeping control of the rope. Stretcher supported by hub opening Stretcher resting on Gearbox From gearbox to rear of nacelle
  • 219. Uptower Blade Rescue Procedure Page 9 of 9 DC-128535-01 Rev A ©2011 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Uptower Blade Rescue Procedure, continued Blade Rescue, continued 13. Once the stretcher is toward the rear of the nacelle and in position to be lowered to the nacelle floor, 2 rescuers will move from the gearbox to the rear nacelle floor and guide the stretcher as it is lowered. 14. The rescuer operating the rescue device will allow the rope to release, but always keeping control of the rope as the stretcher is lowered to the nacelle floor. 15. When the stretcher is at the rear of the nacelle and lowered to the nacelle floor, a tag line will be attached to the head section of the stretcher and lowered to the ground for ground control during the descent. The remaining rescue system bag with rescue rope should be released out the tower at this time. Keep the rescue rope clear of the tagline. 16. At this time the rescuers will tie off 100% and open the nacelle crane gates. 17. The stretcher is moved out of the nacelle feet first and positioned to be lowered. Once the stretcher is completely out of the nacelle, the ground personnel will be notified that the stretcher will be released and they have control of the stretcher. 18. The nacelle crane gates are closed as the stretcher is released for descend. 19. One rescuer will stay by the rear of the nacelle to observe and let the rescue device operator know to slow down or stop the descent if needed. 20. Once on the ground EMS will take control of victim. Lowering to nacelle floor Tag line Rescue line
  • 220. Copyright © 2008 by Clipper Windpower, Inc. Page 1 of 12 Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Blood Borne Pathogen Program Subject Matter Expert(s) Change Summary D. Bressert Initial release IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Personnel working in or on a Clipper turbine, project or facility must follow all applicable Clipper and Project Owner Environmental Health and Safety policies without fail. All personnel must also hold a Clipper Environmental Health and Safety certification or have a Permission to Work Verification on file with the project owner and /or Clipper Windpower prior to accessing any equipment on site. Adhere to all Clipper Environmental Health and Safety policies without fail, including the use of personal protective equipment during the performance of procedures outlined in this document and whenever applicable. RECOGNIZE SAFETY SYMBOLS, WORDS, AND LABELS DANGER—Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or death if policies and procedures are not strictly adhered to. WARNING—Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death. CAUTION—Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal injury or product or property damage. Clipper 2.5 Series Wind Turbine DC-069856-01 Rev A Date of Submission: 07/11/2008
  • 221. Blood Borne Pathogen Program Page 2 of 12 DC-069856-01 Rev A Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION..........................................................................1 TABLE OF CONTENTS..................................................................................................2 General Provisions..........................................................................................................3 Purpose .................................................................................................................3 Responsibilities .....................................................................................................3 Definitions .......................................................................................................................4 Biological Hazard ..................................................................................................4 Medical Wastes/ Infectious Wastes.......................................................................4 Universal Precautions ...........................................................................................4 Hazards ..........................................................................................................................5 Scope ....................................................................................................................5 Hazard Control ......................................................................................................5 Administrative Controls .........................................................................................5 Reporting and Record Keeping .............................................................................5 Training .................................................................................................................5 Hepatitis-B Virus (HBV) Vaccinations ...................................................................6 Treatment and Notification ....................................................................................7 General Procedures........................................................................................................8 Cuts .......................................................................................................................8 Blood Exposure .....................................................................................................8 Waste Disposal Plan.......................................................................................................9 Disposal Plan ........................................................................................................9 Blood Exposure ...................................................................................................10 Blood-Borne Pathogen Control Universal Precautions and General Safety Rules Exposure Determination ...............................................................................................11 Precautions and General Safety Rules ...............................................................11 Control of Blood-Borne Pathogens Program ................................................................12 Medical Waste Treatment and Disposal Procedures....................................................12 For Posting ..........................................................................................................12
  • 222. Blood Borne Pathogen Program Page 3 of 12 DC-069856-01 Rev A Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled General Provisions Purpose An infection control plan must be prepared for all persons who handle, store, use, process, or disposes of infectious medical wastes, or may foreseeable exposed to blood or body fluids in the conduct of their job. This infection control plan complies with OSHA requirement, 29 CFR 1910.1030, Blood Borne Pathogens. The plan includes requirements for personal protective equipment, housekeeping, training, and a procedure for reporting exposures. Employees who provide 1st aid response as part of their job task must be included in the program. Responsibilities • The Director of EHS will conduct the Blood Borne Pathogen Program and maintain records of training and inspections for this program. • The Director of EHS will ensure proper conduct of the program though inspections, record keeping and periodic audit.
  • 223. Blood Borne Pathogen Program Page 4 of 12 DC-069856-01 Rev A Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Definitions Biological Hazard The term biological hazard or biohazard is taken to mean any viable infectious agent that presents a risk, or a potential risk, to the well being of humans. Medical Wastes/ Infectious Wastes All waste emanating from human or animal tissues, blood or blood products or fluids. This includes used first aid bandages, syringes, needles, sharps, material used in spill cleanup and contaminated PPE or clothing. Universal Precautions Refers to a system of infectious disease control that assumes that every direct contact with body fluids is infectious and requires every employee exposed to be protected as though such body fluids were infected with blood- borne pathogens. All infectious/medical material must be handled according to Universal Precautions (OSHA Instruction CPL 2-2.44A)
  • 224. Blood Borne Pathogen Program Page 5 of 12 DC-069856-01 Rev A Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Hazards Scope Unprotected exposure to body fluids presents the possible risk of infection from a number of blood borne pathogens that include but are not limited to Hepatitis and HIV. Hazard Control Prevention of exposure to blood borne pathogens engineering controls includes proper storage facilities and containers, syringes designed to prevent accidental needle sticks, autoclaves and disinfectant equipment. Administrative Controls Prevention of exposure to blood borne pathogen administrative controls include universal precautions, assignment of PPE, employee training, use of spill kits specifically designed for blood and body fluids, restricted access to waste collection points and waste disposal procedures. Reporting and Record Keeping Any reports required by OSHA will be maintained by the Program Coordinator or designee. All reports (Training Certificates, Notice of HBV Vaccinations, exposure reports) will be maintained for 30 years. Occupationally contracted HBV or HIV will be recorded on the OSHA 200 Log of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses as an illness. Exposures to blood- borne pathogens from contact with sharps will be recorded on the OSHA 200 Log of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses if treatment such as gamma globulin, hepatitis B immune globulin or hepatitis B vaccine is prescribed by a Physician. Training All personnel assigned duties as 1st Responders will receive initial and annual training by a qualified medical practitioner on the Blood borne Pathogen Program. Additionally, personnel trained in First Aid shall be offered this annual training. All new and current affected Employees will be trained initially and annually thereafter. The content of the training program will include: o Facility Policy o Types and transmission of Blood-Borne Pathogens o General Safety Rules o Universal Precautions o Use of Personal Protective Equipment o Medical or iv drug use Waste Disposal Procedures o Post Exposure Treatment and Procedures o HBV Vaccinations Documentation of training Documentation of training should be by Control of Blood-Borne Pathogens Training Certificate. All Employees not affected by this Program will receive an overview of the program requirements during scheduled department Safety Meetings with documentation by Safety Meeting Minutes Form.
  • 225. Blood Borne Pathogen Program Page 6 of 12 DC-069856-01 Rev A Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Hazards, continued Hepatitis-B Virus (HBV) Vaccinations Health Professionals and those required to provide first aid or emergency response duties or medical care on a routine basis will be offered Hepatitis-B Virus (HBV) Vaccinations at Clipper wind Power’s expense. Employees that transfer to a job or their job is reclassified to include exposure to blood-borne pathogens will be offered HBV Vaccinations within 10 working days of the transfer or reclassification. The choice for HBV vaccination is not mandatory. If an affected Employee chooses not to have the vaccination at the initial offering, they will have the opportunity to be vaccinated when they are ready. Clipper wind Power will document the offer, acceptance or declination, and vaccination dates with the Notice of HBV Vaccinations Form.
  • 226. Blood Borne Pathogen Program Page 7 of 12 DC-069856-01 Rev A Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Post Exposure Treatment and Notification Procedures Treatment and Notification Should an affected Employee or an Employee acting as a "Good Samaritan" be occupationally exposed to HIV/HAV/HBV the affected Employee will report the exposure to their immediate supervisor. Clipper Wind Power will provide for the Employee to be tested for HIV/HAV/HBV at no charge to the employee. Following the initial blood test at time of exposure, seronegative Employees will be retested at 6 weeks, 12 weeks and 6 months to determine if transmission has occurred. During this period, the Employee will follow the recommendations provided by the Physician or the U. S. Public Health Service. An "occupational exposure" is defined as blood or body fluid contact from an injured or ill Employee to an open wound, or mucous membrane of the affected Employee, or an injury by a contaminated sharp object. Following the report of exposure, ____________ will contact the exposure source and request that person be tested for HIV/HAV/HBV at Facilities expense. The request is not mandatory and if refused will not effect that Employee's future employment. The source individual's blood is tested as soon as possible and after consent is obtained to determine HBV and HIV infectivity. (Hepatitis B surface Antigen, Hepatitis C Antibody and HIV Screen) The exposed employee's blood shall be collected as soon as feasible and tested for HBV (Hepatitis Bs Antibody, Hepatitis C Antibody) and HIV serological status after consent is obtained (Employee Consent for HIV Antibody Testing). During all phases of Post Exposure, the confidentiality of the affected Employee and exposure source will be maintained on a "need to know basis". The Blood-Borne Pathogens Exposure and Treatment form is used to document the exposure and offer of medical assistance to the affected Employee and use the Medical Consent for Blood-Borne Pathogens Testing form for the exposure source. The results of any HIV/HAV/HBV tests conducted will be provided to the exposed and source Employees within 5 business days of receipt.
  • 227. Blood Borne Pathogen Program Page 8 of 12 DC-069856-01 Rev A Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled General Procedures Cuts If an employee has a needle stick, cut, or mucous membrane exposure to another persons body fluids he/she must report the incident immediately. Blood Exposure All employees exposed to human blood and blood products must report to their immediate supervisor for information and possible inclusion in the Hepatitis B Immunization Program. Infection Control Plan The purpose of the Infection Control Plan is to protect the health and safety of the persons directly involved in handling the materials, Facility personnel and the general public by ensuring the safe handling, storage, use, processing, and disposal of infectious medical waste. This plan complies with OSHA requirement proposed for 29 CFR 1910.1030, Blood Borne Pathogens. Universal precautions: Refers to a system of infectious disease control which assumes that every direct contact with body fluids is infectious and requires every employee exposed to be protected as though such body fluids were infected with blood-borne pathogens. All infectious/medical material must be handled according to Universal Precautions (OSHA Instruction CPL 2-2.44A). The following universal precautions must be taken. 1. Gloves must be made of appropriate disposable material, usually intact latex or vinyl. They must be used: o when the employee has cuts, abraded skin, chapped hands, dermatitis, or the like. o when examining abraded or non-intact skin of a patient with active bleeding. o while handling blood or blood products or other body secretions during routine procedures. 2. Gowns, aprons, or lab coats must be worn when splashes of body fluid on skin or clothing are possible. 3. Mask and eye protection are required when contact of mucosal membranes (eyes, mouth or nose) with body fluids is likely to occur (e.g. splashes or aerosolization). 4. Resuscitation equipment, pocket masks, resuscitation bags, or other ventilation equipment must be provided to eliminate the need for direct mouth to mouth contact.
  • 228. Blood Borne Pathogen Program Page 9 of 12 DC-069856-01 Rev A Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Waste Disposal Plan Disposal Plan 5. Medical/Infectious waste must be segregated from other waste at the point of origin. 6. Medical/Infectious waste, except for sharps (e.g. razor blades, broken glass, needles, etc.) capable of puncturing or cutting must be contained in double disposable red bags conspicuously labeled with the words, "INFECTIOUS WASTE -- BIOHAZARD." 7. Infectious sharps must be contained for disposal in leak-proof, rigid puncture resistant containers. 8. Infectious waste thus contained as described in procedures 2 and 3 above must be placed in reusable or disposable leak-proof bins or barrels which must be conspicuously labeled with the words, "INFECTIOUS WASTE -- BIOHAZARD." These waste barrels are be picked up regularly by an outside company licensed to handle infectious wastes. 9. Spills/Disinfectants: a solution of sodium hypo chlorite (household bleach) diluted 1:9 with water must be used to disinfect, following initial cleanup of a spill with a chemical germicide approved as a hospital disinfectant. Spills must be cleaned up immediately. 10. After removing gloves, and/or after contact with body fluids, hands and other skin surfaces must be washed thoroughly and immediately with soap or other disinfectant in hot water. 11. Other biological wastes that do not contain radioactive or hazardous substances may be disinfected by steam sterilization (autoclave) and then disposed of in the regular trash. 12. Liquid biohazard waste may be disposed of in the sewage system following chemical decontamination. 13. Reusable glassware must be decontaminated in sodium hyper chlorite (household bleach) solution (1:9) prior to rinsing and acid washing. Then the glassware must be sterilized in an autoclave. Prevent gross microbial contamination of hands (e.g., contact with urine or feces).
  • 229. Blood Borne Pathogen Program Page 10 of 12 DC-069856-01 Rev A Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Waste Disposal Plan, continued Blood Exposure Personal Protective Equipment for Worker Protection Against HIV and HBV Transmission Task Gloves Apron Mask Eyewear Control of Bleeding w/ spurting blood X X X X Bleeding control with minimal bleeding X Emergency Child Birth X X X X Blood Drawing X Handling & Cleaning Instruments X Cleaning Bio Spills X Taking Temperature Giving Injection X Measuring Blood Pressure The examples provided in this table are based on application of universal precautions. Universal precautions are intended to supplement rather than replace recommendation for routine infection control, such as hand washing and using gloves to prevent gross microbial contamination of hands (e.g., contact with urine or feces).
  • 230. Blood Borne Pathogen Program Page 11 of 12 DC-069856-01 Rev A Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Blood-Borne Pathogen Control Universal Precautions and General Safety Rules Exposure Determination Precautions and General Safety Rules Clipper Wind Power will not perform invasive medical treatment or provide intravenous medication. Therefore, the exposure to Blood-Borne Pathogens, as defined in item # 3 below, is determined to be from routine and emergency first aid treatment of common workplace injuries. The following Universal Precautions and General Safety Rules have been established to prevent the spread of viral and bacterial organisms (namely HIV/HAV/HBV). In all cases, the Universal Precautions and General Safety Rules should be followed. • Before and immediately after providing patient care, wash exposed areas (hands, arms, etc.) with antibacterial soap. • Don and use the required personal protective equipment for the medical care given as outlined in the Personal Protective Equipment for Worker Protection Poster. • Treat all human body fluids and items soiled with human body fluids (blood, blood products, seamen, vaginal secretions, cerebrospinal fluid, synovial fluid, pleural fluid, peritoneal fluid, pericardial fluid, amniotic fluid, concentrated HIV/HAV/HBV, and saliva (in dental settings) as if contaminated with HIV/HAV/HBV. (Note: Feces, urine, nasal secretions, sputum, sweat, tears, or vomits need not be treated as contaminated unless they contain visible blood) • To avoid special handling, all clothing contaminated with human body fluid will be presoaked (sprayed on the affected areas) with the antibacterial/viral solution before being sent to the laundry. (Note: Gloves and eye protection should be worn when handling contaminated clothing until presoaked for 10 minutes) • Any spills of body fluid will be presoaked (sprayed on the affected area) with antibacterial/viral solution for 10 minutes before being removed. (Note: Gloves and eye protection should be worn when handling spills of body fluids) • Any suspected exposure to HIV/HAV/HBV by human body fluid contact (via broken skin, human bites, needle sticks, etc.) should be reported to your Supervisor immediately.
  • 231. Blood Borne Pathogen Program Page 12 of 12 DC-069856-01 Rev A Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled Control of Blood-Borne Pathogens Program Medical Waste Treatment and Disposal Procedures For Posting 1. All Medical Wastes (those soiled with covered human body fluids) will be placed in a red leak-proof container marked either Biohazard or Medical Waste. All other wastes will be discarded following customary procedures. (Note: Soiled feminine hygiene/sanitary napkins, soiled facial tissues, etc. are not considered a biohazard or medical waste. Pretreatment is not necessary; however, Employees should wear personal protective equipment and wash hands with antibacterial soap afterwards) 2. Don and use the required personal protective equipment when handling medical wastes as outlined in the Personal Protective Equipment for Worker Protection Poster. 3. At the end of each shift, all accumulated medical wastes will be treated to remove biohazards using the following procedure: • Prepare a solution of 10 percent chlorine bleach to water (approximately 2 cups chlorine bleach to 1 gallon of water) • Pour solution over the medical wastes and thoroughly saturate • Let stand for 10 minutes and then drain into sink • Discard as ordinary wastes • Rinse medical wastes container and return for use again. • Wash hands and exposed areas with antibacterial soap. Caution: Sharp objects (broken glass, hypodermic needles, etc.) should not be handled by hand to prevent accidental punctures and lacerations End
  • 232. ©2008 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Company Proprietary & Confidential Information Page 1 of 10 Printed Copies of this document are NOT controlled HAZARD COMMUNICATION POLICY Subject Matter Expert(s) Change Summary Jeff Moore Initial Release IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Personnel working in or on a Clipper turbine, project or facility must follow all applicable Clipper and Project Owner Environmental Health and Safety policies without fail. All personnel must also hold a Clipper Environmental Health and Safety certification or have a Permission to Work Verification on file with the project owner and /or Clipper Windpower prior to accessing any equipment on site. Adhere to all Clipper Environmental Health and Safety policies without fail, including the use of personal protective equipment during the performance of procedures outlined in this document and whenever applicable. RECOGNIZE SAFETY SYMBOLS, WORDS, AND LABELS DANGER—Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or death if policies and procedures are not strictly adhered to. WARNING—Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death. CAUTION—Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal injury or product or property damage. Clipper 2.5 Series Wind Turbine DC-069667-01 Rev A Date of Submission: 06/20/2008
  • 233. HAZARD COMMUNICATION POLICY Page 2 of 10 DC-069667-01 Rev A ©2008 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are NOT controlled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION..........................................................................1 TABLE OF CONTENTS..................................................................................................2 GENERAL PROVISIONS ...............................................................................................2 Purpose and Scope...............................................................................................2 STANDARDS & COMMUNICATION ..............................................................................3 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard ..............................................................3 Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)....................................................................3 Labels and Warnings.............................................................................................4 Hazardous Materials Identification System (HMIS)...............................................5 PROCEDURES ..............................................................................................................6 Hazard Determination Procedure..........................................................................6 TRAINING.......................................................................................................................7 Training Requirements ..........................................................................................7 Training of Contractors..........................................................................................8 New Hazardous Chemicals ...................................................................................8 MONITORING & HAZARD REDUCTION.......................................................................8 Monitoring for Airborne Chemicals ........................................................................8 Reduction of Hazardous Chemicals ......................................................................8 POLICY AFFECTING CONTRACTORS.........................................................................9 Hazard Communication for Contractors ................................................................9 APPENDIX ‘A’ – HAZARD COMMUNICATION INVENTORY......................................10 GENERAL PROVISIONS Purpose and Scope The objective of this policy is to ensure that: • Every chemical used by Clipper Windpower Inc. is evaluated with regard to potential physical and health hazards. • Information regarding potential hazard(s) of chemicals used at Clipper Windpower, Inc. sites is transmitted to employees, visitors and appropriate contractors. • Employees are notified with respect to potential hazard(s) resulting from operations and investigative activities.
  • 234. HAZARD COMMUNICATION POLICY Page 3 of 10 DC-069667-01 Rev A ©2008 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are NOT controlled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information STANDARDS & COMMUNICATION OSHA Hazard Communication Standard In August 1987, the United States Department of Labor, through its Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), revised its standard for communicating potential health and physical hazards to employees, contractors, and customers to cover all employees exposed to hazardous chemicals in their work places. This standard applies to Clipper Windpower Inc. and its subsidiaries. Requirements of the standard are: • Hazard Determination o Chemical manufacturers must determine both health and physical hazards of the materials they produce. • Chemical Inventory o A chemical inventory must be compiled for each work area. See Appendix A for a blank Hazardous Chemical Inventory.  Maintained, up-to-date, and posted or filed in the work area so that it is available for employee review at any time. o As new chemicals are introduced into the work area, they must be added to the inventory along with filing a MSDS. o A MSDS must be kept on file for 30 years as chemicals are removed, changed, deleted or phased out. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) • The producer of a hazardous material must prepare a MSDS for the material, supply the customer a copy of the MSDS with the first shipment, and update the MSDS as needed. • Employees and contractors using, handling, or storing the chemical at the customer's site must be given the information contained in the MSDS as part of a training program. The MSDS must be readily available to employees and contractors for review. • The standard requires that the MSDS provide: o The specific chemical identity of the material. o The physical and chemical characteristics. o The physical hazards. o The health hazards, including signs and symptoms of exposure, and medical conditions generally recognized as being aggravated by exposure to the chemical. o The primary routes of exposure; for example inhalation, ingestion or absorption. o The OSHA or other exposure limit used or recommended by the MSDS author. o Whether the chemical is a known carcinogen. o The generally applicable precautions for safe handling and use of the chemical. o Emergency and first aid procedures. o The date of preparation or latest revision. o The name, address, and telephone number of a person who can give additional information and appropriate emergency procedures if needed.
  • 235. HAZARD COMMUNICATION POLICY Page 4 of 10 DC-069667-01 Rev A ©2008 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are NOT controlled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information STANDARDS & COMMUNICATION, Continued Labels and Warnings • All containers of hazardous chemicals that are shipped must be labeled to reflect the identity, the hazard warning, and the name and address of the chemical manufacturer. • Containers of hazardous chemicals in the workplace must be labeled as to identity using the full chemical name (i.e., acetone) with appropriate hazard warning(s) (flammable). • Piping systems will be labeled with the hazardous material that is in the pipe or hose. o Tags or labels at intervals so the piping system is visible in areas the piping enters o Painted/labeled pipes shall meet the Clipper Windpower, Inc. color code:  Red = Electrical Powerlines/Prohibition/Danger/Fire Suppression  Yellow = Gas,Oil,Steam/Caution/Inherently Hazardous Materials  Orange = Communication/Work Zone/Warning signs  Blue = Water/Information/Notice/Low Hazard  Green = Sewers, Drains/Directional/Safety  Purple = Hydraulic fluid  White/Black = Pneumatic (Air)
  • 236. HAZARD COMMUNICATION POLICY Page 5 of 10 DC-069667-01 Rev A ©2008 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are NOT controlled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information STANDARDS & COMMUNICATION, Continued Hazardous Materials Identification System (HMIS) • Clipper Windpower, Inc. utilizes the Hazardous Materials Identification System (HMIS). See Figure 1. o Blue = Health Hazard – numbering system from 0 – 4  0 = No significant risk to health  1 = Irritation or minor reversible injury possible  2 = Temporary or minor injury may occur  3 = Major injury likely unless prompt action is taken and medical treatment is given  4 = Life-threatening, major or permanent damage may result from single or repeated overexposures o Red = Flammability Hazard – numbering system from 0 – 4  0 = nonflammable, WILL NOT BURN  1 = Flash point above 200°F and must be preheated to burn  2 = Flash point above 100°F but below 200°F  3 = Flash points below 73°F and boiling points above 100°F as well as liquids with flash points between 73°F and 100°F.  4 = Flash Point below 73°F and boiling points below 100°F. Materials may ignite spontaneously if exposed to air. o Yellow = Reactivity Hazard – numbering system from 0 – 4  0 = Materials which are normally stable even under fire conditions, and which will not react with water.  1 = Materials which are normally stable, but can become unstable at high temperatures and pressures.  2 = Materials that undergo violent chemical change at elevated temperatures and pressures. These materials may also react violently with water.  3 = Materials that are capable of detonation or explosive reaction, but require a strong initiating source, or must be heated under confinement before initiation. Materials which react explosively with water.  4 = Materials that are readily capable of detonation or explosive decomposition at normal temperatures and pressures. Figure 1: HMIS Label
  • 237. HAZARD COMMUNICATION POLICY Page 6 of 10 DC-069667-01 Rev A ©2008 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are NOT controlled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information PROCEDURES Hazard Determination Procedure • Chemicals mixed for on-site use must be evaluated to determine if they are hazardous. If a chemical is determined to be a physical or health hazard, an MSDS must be prepared and the hazard identified. • The following procedure is used to evaluate the hazards of a chemical: o Determination of Physical Hazards:  The department mixing or using the chemical must research relevant available literature, including published as well as internal information. o Sources consulted in evaluating hazards of chemicals:  EH&S Manager/Coordinator  29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart Z  "Threshold Limit Values for Chemical Substances and Physical Agents in the Work Environment", American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, current edition.  "Workplace Environmental Exposure Level Guides", American Industrial Hygiene Association.  "Annual Report on Carcinogens", National Toxicology Program.  Monographs, International Agency for Research on Cancer.  Sources which may be consulted in hazard evaluation: • Tests conducted in hazard evaluation. • Tests data from other sources (manufacturers, laboratories, etc.). • Commercial data bases and standard tests and handbooks (see Appendix C to 29 CFR 1910.1200 for a list of available sources). • MSDSs from other manufacturers. • The information is studied to determine significant physical hazards of the chemical. o Determination of Health Hazards o The chemical (MSDS) is submitted to the EH&S Department for evaluation of possible health hazards* and aquatic toxicity. o Relevant available literature including published and internal information is compiled. o Toxicological and medical literature is reviewed and data from scientifically valid studies evaluated for hazard information. o The evaluating health professionals report their conclusions to the Department requesting the chemical. *Health hazards are determined according to the definitions and criteria set forth in Appendices A and B to CFR 1910.1200.
  • 238. HAZARD COMMUNICATION POLICY Page 7 of 10 DC-069667-01 Rev A ©2008 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are NOT controlled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information TRAINING Training Requirements • All Clipper Windpower, Inc. employees are given training in the general requirements of the Hazard Communication Standard. o Given a copy of the Hazardous Chemical Inventory o Informed that all Hazardous Chemical Containers are labeled with appropriate labeling o Informed of the location of the Material Safety Data Sheets. o Given a brief description of an MSDS and how to read an MSDS o Informed to contact their Supervisor with questions on Hazardous Materials • Employees assigned to jobs requiring routine use or handling of potentially hazardous chemicals are given additional training by their supervisors: o Emphasis on health and/or physical hazards of the specific chemical. o The hazards of chemicals in the employee's work area. o The measures the employee can take for protection against the hazards. o Specific procedures put into effect by the employers to provide protection such as work practices and the use of personal protective equipment. o Methods and observations, such as visual appearance or smell, which a worker can use to detect the presence of a hazardous chemical to which he or she may be exposed. o How to obtain and use the available hazard information. • Employees performing non-routine tasks with potential for exposure to a hazardous material are given special training by their supervisors: o Dealing with the particular hazard. o Emphasis on health and/or physical hazards of the specific chemical. o The hazards of chemicals in the employee's work area. o The measures the employee can take for protection against the hazards. o Specific procedures put into effect by the employers to provide protection such as work practices and the use of personal protective equipment. o Methods and observations, such as visual appearance or smell, which a worker can use to detect the presence of a hazardous chemical to which he or she may be exposed. o How to obtain and use the available hazard information.
  • 239. HAZARD COMMUNICATION POLICY Page 8 of 10 DC-069667-01 Rev A ©2008 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are NOT controlled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information TRAINING, Continued Training of Contractors The Site EH&S Coordinator and Contractor Supervisor informs contract employees of known hazards which may be encountered during the course of the job and how to use the MSDS system. This training is given by the supervisor. New Hazardous Chemicals Before a hazardous chemical previously unused in an area is put into service, all employees assigned to the area must be instructed on the hazards of the materials. MONITORING & HAZARD REDUCTION Monitoring for Airborne Chemicals • Personnel monitoring samples and/or area (fixed location) samples are collected and analyzed. • The jobs monitored and locations that are sampled are chosen on the basis of those with the greatest potential for employee exposure, except for those chemicals regulated by the Occupational Safety and Health Association. All employees with the potential for exposure to regulated chemicals will receive initial air monitoring. If action levels are exceeded, corrective action will be taken and monitoring will be performed every six months. • Potential exposure levels for other chemicals used or produced in the various locations are determined as needed. • Monitoring results are reported to the area sampled and to all employees assigned to the job or, if appropriate, to the area. Results are maintained in the EH&S Managers/Coordinators Office Reduction of Hazardous Chemicals It is Clipper Windpower, Inc.’s policy and intention to reduce or remove hazardous chemicals from the workplace where possible.
  • 240. HAZARD COMMUNICATION POLICY Page 9 of 10 DC-069667-01 Rev A ©2008 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are NOT controlled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information POLICY AFFECTING CONTRACTORS Hazard Communication for Contractors All contractors who perform work for Clipper Windpower Inc. and/or its subsidiaries are provided with information about the job and hazards which may be encountered by the Site Contract Coordinator with input as necessary from the area(s) involved. • Before starting the job, the contractor is advised: o That he/she must conform to safety practices necessary to protect his/her employees and Clipper Windpower Inc. employees from exposure to hazards from the job. o Of unusual hazardous situations recognized by Clipper Windpower, Inc. and unique to site operations, and of protective equipment, procedures, and/or safety rules used or followed if the job is done by Physical Plant personnel. o Those chemicals that may be brought on the site only after an MSDS is obtained. o That his/her employees must be acquainted with the location and the contents of MSDSs for all chemicals used in performing the job. o That he/she must inform the Site Contract Coordinator of any activity which may adversely-affect the safety and health of Clipper Windpower Inc. employees. o That Clipper Windpower Inc.’s labeling system requires that containers be labeled as to identity the contents and with the appropriate hazard warning.
  • 241. HAZARD COMMUNICATION POLICY Page 10 of 10 DC-069667-01 Rev A ©2008 Clipper Windpower, Inc. & Subsidiaries Printed copies of this document are NOT controlled Company Proprietary & Confidential Information APPENDIX ‘A’ – HAZARD COMMUNICATION INVENTORY Chemical Name Common Name Department/ Area Quantity Health Flammabil ity Reactivity Physical
  • 242. Copyright © 2007 by Clipper Windpower, Inc. Page 1 of 21 Printed Copies of this document are NOT controlled POWERED INDUSTRIAL TRUCK CERTIFICATION PROGRAM Subject Matter Expert(s) Change Summary Jeff Moore Initial Release IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Personnel working in or on a Clipper turbine, project or facility must follow all applicable Clipper and Project Owner Environmental Health and Safety policies without fail. All personnel must also hold a Clipper Environmental Health and Safety certification or have a Permission to Work Verification on file with the project owner and /or Clipper Windpower prior to accessing any equipment on site. Adhere to all Clipper Environmental Health and Safety policies without fail, including the use of personal protective equipment during the performance of procedures outlined in this document and whenever applicable. RECOGNIZE SAFETY SYMBOLS, WORDS, AND LABELS DANGER—Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or death if policies and procedures are not strictly adhered to. WARNING—Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death. CAUTION—Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal injury or product or property damage. Clipper 2.5 Series Wind Turbine DC-077248-01 Rev A Date of Submission: 07/14/2008
  • 243. POWERED INDUSTRIAL TRUCK CERTIFICATION PROGRAM Page 2 of 21 DC-077248-01 Rev A Printed copies of this document are NOT controlled TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION..........................................................................1 GENERAL PROVISIONS ...............................................................................................3 Purpose and Scope...............................................................................................3 RESPONSIBILITIES.......................................................................................................3 Certified Operator..................................................................................................3 Trainer ...................................................................................................................3 Management .........................................................................................................3 CLASSIFICATION ..........................................................................................................4 Definition ...............................................................................................................4 Class I ...................................................................................................................4 Class III .................................................................................................................4 Class IV .................................................................................................................4 Class V ..................................................................................................................4 Class VII ................................................................................................................4 MAINTENANCE/CHECK SHEET(S)/REFUELING.........................................................5 Maintenance and Inspection .................................................................................5 Refueling ...............................................................................................................5 Charging/ Changing Batteries ...............................................................................5 Check Sheets (See Appendices A through D) ......................................................6 GENERAL OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FORKLIFTS.........................................8 Definition ...............................................................................................................8 Safe Operating Procedures...................................................................................8 PROCEDURES FOR OPERATING A POWERED INDUSTRIAL TRUCK...................10 Safe Starting Procedure ......................................................................................10 Traveling..............................................................................................................10 Loading................................................................................................................11 Transporting Loads .............................................................................................11 Unloading ............................................................................................................12 SAFETY TIPS...............................................................................................................12 APPENDIX ‘A’ – Class IV & V Powered Industrial Truck Inspection Checksheet ........14 APPENDIX ‘B’ – Class II Powered Industrial Truck Inspection Checksheet.................15 APPENDIX ‘C’ – Class III Powered Industrial Truck Inspection Checksheet ...............16 APPENDIX ‘D’ – Class VII Powered Industrial Truck Inspection Checksheet..............17 APPENDIX ‘E’ – Forklift Operator Quizzes...................................................................18
  • 244. POWERED INDUSTRIAL TRUCK CERTIFICATION PROGRAM Page 3 of 21 DC-077248-01 Rev A Printed copies of this document are NOT controlled GENERAL PROVISIONS Purpose and Scope The purpose of the Industrial Lift Truck Program, in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.178, is to inform workers of the hazards involved in operating and maintaining powered industrial trucks. This policy covers the communication of powered industrial truck (PIT) hazards to full-time Clipper Windpower employees, visitors, vendors and contractors. RESPONSIBILITIES Certified Operator • Responsible for inspecting the PIT daily. • Obeying all safe operating procedures. • Carry a valid certification to operate a PIT issued by a Clipper Windpower Inc. certified trainer. • Certification is to be PIT specific (classification). Trainer • Provide academic direction to certify Clipper employees • Know what is expected when operating a PIT • Administer a written test. • Observe the employee driving the Powered Industrial Truck to ensure they are proficient at operating it. Management • Ensure employees are aware of the Clipper Windpower Inc. Powered Industrial Truck program. • Prohibit any uncertified person from operating Clipper Windpower-owned PIT unless the following is completed: o Proficiency is proven to a Clipper Windpower PIT trainer and the Certified Operator test is given and passed. o Operator already has a valid certification issued by an outside entity. The certification will be reviewed by an EHS representative, and he/she may issue a Clipper Windpower PIT license.
  • 245. POWERED INDUSTRIAL TRUCK CERTIFICATION PROGRAM Page 4 of 21 DC-077248-01 Rev A Printed copies of this document are NOT controlled CLASSIFICATION Definition A powered industrial truck (PIT) is any mobile power-propelled truck used to carry, push, pull, lift, stack, or tier materials. They may be ridden or controlled by a walking operator. Common types of PITs include, but are not limited to, forklifts, man lifts, and personnel carts. Over-the-road trucks and earth moving equipment are NOT included in this definition. There are five (5) classifications of PITs operated by Clipper Windpower employees. Class I Electric Motor Rider Trucks • Counterbalanced rider type stand-up trucks • Three-wheel sit-down electric trucks Class III Electric Motor Hand or Hand/Rider Trucks • Low lift walkie pallet jack • Stand-up AC powered narrow-aisle lift trucks Class IV Internal Combustion Engine Trucks - Cushion (Solid) Tires • Sit-down Rider Fork – LPG Class V Internal Combustion Engine Trucks – Pneumatic Tires • Fork Counterbalanced (Pneumatic Tires) Class VII Rough Terrain Forklift Trucks • Extended-Reach • Pneumatic Tires
  • 246. POWERED INDUSTRIAL TRUCK CERTIFICATION PROGRAM Page 5 of 21 DC-077248-01 Rev A Printed copies of this document are NOT controlled MAINTENANCE/CHECK SHEET(S)/REFUELING Maintenance and Inspection All PITs will be inspected daily by a certified operator and any maintenance will be performed by a qualified powered industrial truck mechanic. • Any forklift not in safe operating condition must be removed from service. • All repairs must be made by authorized maintenance personnel. Refueling The PIT operator-training program should teach trainees to observe the following rules relative to the refueling of forklifts: • Do not smoke at or near the refueling station. • Do not restart gasoline or diesel-powered forklifts after refueling until all spilled fuel has evaporated or been absorbed and wiped up, and until the fuel tank cap is back in place. • Do shut off the forklift engine when refueling. • Do check the LPG tank for dents, gouges, and other damage. • Do inspect the quick-disconnect coupling for damage, deterioration, and damaged or missing flexible seals. • Do inspect the valves and fittings of the LPG tank for damage and ensure that the relief valve points are in the direction specified by the manufacturer. • Do wear gloves, long sleeves and a face shield when changing LPG tanks. Escaping gas is painfully cold to the skin. Charging/ Changing Batteries Many people do not know that batteries and battery acid can be dangerous. Forklift operators should be taught to observe these rules: • Battery charging installation areas are designated as battery charging installation areas. • Always wear appropriate impervious gauntlet gloves and eye and face protection when filling battery cells. • Battery charging areas must be provided with operable emergency flushing facilities and with adequate ventilation for the dispersal of fumes that batteries produce during charging. • “NO SMOKING” signs must be posted in battery charging areas. DO NOT SMOKE in battery charging areas. • Add battery acid to water. Do not add water to battery acid. • A carboy tilter or siphon must be provided for handling electrolyte. • The forklift must be properly positioned and the brake applied before an attempt is made to change or charge the batteries. • The vent caps must be inspected to ensure that they are not plugged. To avoid electrolyte spray, the vent caps must be in position before the battery is charged. o Tools and other metallic objects must be kept away from the top of uncovered batteries. o The battery cover or compartment cover must be left open during the charging of batteries so that heat may dissipate.
  • 247. POWERED INDUSTRIAL TRUCK CERTIFICATION PROGRAM Page 6 of 21 DC-077248-01 Rev A Printed copies of this document are NOT controlled MAINTENANCE/CHECK SHEET(S)/REFUELING Check Sheets (See Appendices A through D) The checklists are designed to ensure that the Power Industrial Truck is in good, safe working order. • Overhead Guard – Are there broken welds, missing bolts or damaged areas? • Hydraulic Cylinders – Is there leakage or damage on the lift, tilt or attachment functions of the cylinders? • Mast Assembly – Are there broken welds, cracked or bent areas, or worn or missing stops? • Lift Chains and Rollers o Is there wear or damage or kinks, signs of rust, or any sign that lubrication is required? o Is there squeaking? o Are they cracked or bent, worn, or mismatched? o Is there excessive oil or water on the forks? • Tires – What do the tires look like? o Are there large cuts around the circumference of the tire? o Are there pieces of rubber missing or separated from the rim? o Are there missing lugs? o Is there bond separation that may cause slippage? • Battery Check o Are the cell caps and terminal covers in place? o Are the cables missing insulation? • Hydraulic Fluid – Check level • Gauges – Are they all properly working? • Steering o Is there excessive free play? o If power steering, is the pump working? • Brakes o If pedal goes all the way to the floor when you apply the service brake, that is the first indicator that the brakes are bad. o Do brakes also work in reverse? o Does the parking brake work? The truck should not be capable of movement when the parking brake is engaged. • Lights – If equipped with lights, are they working properly? • Horn – Does the horn work? • Safety Seat – If the truck is equipped with a safety seat, is it working? • Load Handling Attachments o Is there hesitation when hoisting or lowering the forks, when using the forward or backward tilt, or the lateral travel on the side shift? o Is there excessive oil on the cylinders? • Propane Tank – Is the tank guard bracket properly positioned and locked down? • Propane Hose o Is it damaged? It should not be frayed, pinched, kinked or bound in any way. o Is the connector threaded on squarely and tightly? • Propane Odor – If the presence of propane gas odor is detected, turn off the tank valve and report the problem.
  • 248. POWERED INDUSTRIAL TRUCK CERTIFICATION PROGRAM Page 7 of 21 DC-077248-01 Rev A Printed copies of this document are NOT controlled MAINTENANCE/CHECK SHEET(S)/REFUELING Check Sheets (See Appendices A through D) • Engine Oil – Check levels • Engine Coolant – Visually check the level. Never remove the radiator cap to check the coolant level when the engine is running or while the engine is hot. Always wear gloves while removing the radiator cap. • Transmission Fluid – Check levels. • Windshield Wipers – Do they work properly? • Seat Belts – Do they work and fit properly? • Safety Door (stand up rider models) – Is it in place and functional? • Safety Switch (stand up riding tow tractors) – Is it working? • Hand guards (riding tow tractors, walking pallet trucks, walking trainstackers) – Are they in place? • Tow Hook o Does it engage and release smoothly? o Does the safety catch work properly? • Control Lever – Does the lever operate properly? • Safety Interlock (order pickers) - If the gate is open, does the vehicle run? • Gripper Jaws (order pickers) – Do the jaws open and close quickly and smoothly? • Work Platform (order pickers) – Does the platform raise and lower smoothly? NOTE: See Appendix A for the Specific Powered Industrial Truck Daily Check Sheet.
  • 249. POWERED INDUSTRIAL TRUCK CERTIFICATION PROGRAM Page 8 of 21 DC-077248-01 Rev A Printed copies of this document are NOT controlled GENERAL OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FORKLIFTS Definition The general operating procedures outlined below are all safety related, affecting the PIT operator, the pedestrian or the load being transported. While some of these procedures may appear to be common sense, they should all be thoroughly discussed to enhance overall safety. Safe Operating Procedures • If at any time a forklift is found to be in need of repair, defective or in any way unsafe, the forklift must be taken out of service until it has been restored to a safe operating condition. • All repairs must be made by authorized personnel only. • Manufacturer’s operating instructions must be understood by the operator. • Operation of the controls must be explained and their functions demonstrated. • Load capacity information must be explained. A forklift must never be used to lift a load beyond its capability. • Fuel tanks must not be filled while the engine is running. Fuel spillage must be avoided. • Any spillage of oil or fuel must be carefully absorbed and wiped up or evaporated. The fuel tank cap must be replaced before the engine is restarted. • A forklift must not be operated if there is a leak in the fuel system. The leak must first be repaired. • Seat belts are required to be worn while operating the forklift. • The operator must always drive slowly enough to make a turn without tipping the forklift and to stop safely for pedestrians. • Wet or slippery driving surfaces require slower than ordinary speeds. • The operator must not pass another vehicle at intersections, blind spots or other dangerous locations. • The operator must slow down and sound the horn at cross aisles and other locations where vision is obstructed. • The operator must watch for pedestrians, especially at intersections, passageways and doors leading from toilets, lunchrooms and offices. • The operator must never drive directly toward anyone. • Stunt driving and horseplay are not permitted. • A forklift may be used to elevate workers only if proper precautionary measures are taken: o A safety platform with guardrails must be firmly secured to the forks to keep the worker from falling. o The person being lifted should have some way of shutting off the power to the forklift in case of emergency. o Protection from falling objects should be provided in accordance with particular conditions. o No one can be allowed to stand or pass under the lift portion of any forklift, whether loaded or empty, because injury may result from mechanical failure or falling objects.
  • 250. POWERED INDUSTRIAL TRUCK CERTIFICATION PROGRAM Page 9 of 21 DC-077248-01 Rev A Printed copies of this document are NOT controlled GENERAL OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FORKLIFTS Safe Operating Procedures • Loaders and/or operators must check the maximum load capacity on the forklift nameplate. • Lifted loads must be neatly piled and cross-tied, if possible. • To reduce the risk of tipping, the load must be centered on the lift forks. • Carry the load low enough to avoid striking overhead obstructions, such as doorways, electrical conduits and sprinklers. • Carry the load high enough to avoid raised or uneven surfaces. • Do not raise or lower a load while the forklift is moving, lest the operator’s attention is distracted from driving. • Drive the forklift in reverse if bulky items obstruct the front view. • Easy and gradual starts and stops help prevent loads from shifting. • Exercise caution on inclines. Always drive with the load pointed uphill (whether ascending or descending). • Be especially careful going downhill so that the forklift can be brought to an emergency stop. • Never load or park the forklift so that fire aisles, fire equipment, or means of egress are obstructed. • Utilize spotters if the load or other obstacles obstruct the operator’s view. • Motorized hand trucks must enter a confined area with the load end forward. • When loading highway trucks, properly secure the dockboard, then drive over it carefully and without an overload. • Keep forklifts well back from the edge of loading docks and other open-sided floors. • In order to safely board a highway truck with a forklift, set the brakes of the truck and chock the rear trailer wheels so that the truck will not move. o Note: As pertaining to OSHA standard (1910.178) during trailer loading/unloading operations, other positive mechanical means used to prevent truck/trailer movement may also be acceptable. IOSHA allows use of springloaded brake system and dock locks in lieu of chocking or blocks, since spring- loaded brakes or dock locks serve as acceptable means to secure trucks or trailers to loading docks. 29 CFR 1910.178(k)(1) requires wheel chocks to be placed under the rear wheels of highway trucks to prevent the trucks from rolling while they are boarded by powered industrial trucks; and 29 CFR 1910.178(m)(7) requires wheel blocks to be in place to prevent movement of trailers while loading or unloading. Specifically, the opinion of the Iowa Department of Labor is that spring-loaded brakes or dock locks are as safe as compliance with the standards and are an acceptable alternative to compliance with the standards provided the brake systems or dock locks are properly maintained, inspected and functionally checked to ensure effectiveness and reliability.
  • 251. POWERED INDUSTRIAL TRUCK CERTIFICATION PROGRAM Page 10 of 21 DC-077248-01 Rev A Printed copies of this document are NOT controlled GENERAL OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR FORKLIFTS Safe Operating Procedures • Immediately upon uncoupling a semitrailer from its tractor, inspect the landing gear to ensure its ability to support the imposed load. • Check the flooring of highway trucks, trailers and railroad cars for breaks and other signs of weakness before boarding with the forklift. • If a semitrailer is not coupled to a tractor, fixed jacks may be needed to support the trailer and prevent its upending during loading or unloading. • A forklift must not be parked closer than 8 feet to a railroad track. • When the operator must leave the forklift unattended, load engaging means must be fully lowered, controls must be neutralized, the power must be shut off, and the brakes must be set. Removing the keys is an additional safety precaution. • When an operator is dismounted and is within 25 feet of the vehicle and is in view of the vehicle, the engine may be left running. The load engaging mechanism must be fully lowered, controls must be neutralized, and the brakes must be set. • Wheels must be blocked if the forklift is parked on an incline. PROCEDURES FOR OPERATING A POWERED INDUSTRIAL TRUCK Safe Starting Procedure • Secure the seat belt • Apply the foot brake • Place the direction selector lever in NEUTRAL • Turn the ignition key to ON until the engine starts • Check for visibility both in front and behind before engaging the forklift gear. • The forklift is now ready to operate. Traveling • Be knowledgeable about plant traffic patterns and conditions. • Maintain a safe following distance (three forklift lengths or three seconds) behind other traffic. • Keep a vehicle under control so that it can be stopped safely when floors are slippery, wet or uneven. • Avoid running over loose materials and slippery areas in order to avoid: o Injury to the driver’s back o Loss of control of the forklift o Injury to the driver from being struck by the steering wheel or by a lever o Spilling the load o Turning the forklift over on its side. • Secure dockboard or bridge plates before crossing them with the forklift and travel over them slowly and carefully. • Maintain adequate overhead clearance from lights, sprinklers, heaters, pipes, overhead tracks and doorways. • Report or correct stacked material that is leaning to prevent collapse. • Steer the forklift only with smooth motions in order to prevent loss of control and tipping of the load. • Check the rear clearance of the forklift before maneuvering near pedestrians or near other vehicles.
  • 252. POWERED INDUSTRIAL TRUCK CERTIFICATION PROGRAM Page 11 of 21 DC-077248-01 Rev A Printed copies of this document are NOT controlled PROCEDURES FOR OPERATING A POWERED INDUSTRIAL TRUCK Loading • When handling any load, space the forks so that the load weight is evenly distributed. • Only attempt to handle stable or safely arranged loads. • Approach each load slowly and carefully with the mast in a vertical position until the load touches the carriage. • Tilt the mast backwards slightly, then lift the load. • Do not lift a load higher than necessary for safe traveling (normally 2 to 6 inches floor clearance). Transporting Loads • Always look in the direction of travel. • Always travel with the load as low as possible while maintaining good floor clearance. The mast should be angled slightly back. • Keeping the load low helps maintain the stability of the forklift. • Never lift or lower loads while traveling. Changing the load height while traveling with the forklift can affect the stability of the forklift and possibly interfere with forward vision. • Railroad tracks should be crossed at a slight angle unless a long load is being carried across the forks. • Allow for the rear swing (counterweight) when turning into narrow aisles. • Slow down and sound the horn at cross-aisles, sharp curves, ramps, dips, office or corridor entrances, blind corners, and on wet, slippery or rough floors. • In congested areas or when vision is obstructed, keep the forklift at a slow speed and watch for obstructions and pedestrians. • Always operate on inclines with the load uphill. • Go up inclines in forward gear and go back down in reverse. • Protect against accidents or damage by making sure that the forklift and load weights do not exceed floor limits and that the raised mast or overhead guard clears all overhead obstacles, lights, pipes, sprinklers, heaters, overhead tracks and doorways. • Prevent loss of control by turning the steering wheel only with smooth, controlled motions. • Normally, starts and stops should not be sudden because they place unnecessary stress on the forklift. • If the forklift is unattended and if the forklift is not within the operator’s view, or if the forklift is more than 25 feet away from the operator, the operator must do the following prior to leaving the forklift: fully lower the attachment, put the controls in neutral, shut the engine off, set the brakes, and put the wheel chocks in place. Turn off the LP gas cylinder if the forklift will be stored for an hour or more. To prevent a tripping hazard, place the forks of a forklift under a pallet. THINK “LOW AND SLOW” WHILE TRAVELING
  • 253. POWERED INDUSTRIAL TRUCK CERTIFICATION PROGRAM Page 12 of 21 DC-077248-01 Rev A Printed copies of this document are NOT controlled PROCEDURES FOR OPERATING A POWERED INDUSTRIAL TRUCK Unloading • Maneuver the forklift into position. • Tilt the mast forward to vertical position so the load will be level. • If necessary, raise the forks to the desired height • Lower the load until it rests upon the desired surface • Smoothly back away without dragging. NOTES: • Pallets loaded with cases and cartons should be stacked straight and square. The top tier should be staggered so as to “tie” the pallets into place. • Operator trainees should be taught to stack rolls or round objects tightly together and straight. Then the rolls must be held securely with wedges. SAFETY TIPS Safety Tips • Only operate a forklift if you are authorized to do so. • Become familiar with the features and functions of each forklift you operate. • Give your forklift a thorough operational check prior to each shift. • Only use approved forklifts in classified locations where fire hazards exist. • Do not allow pedestrians to pass under the forks or attachment of your forklift. • Assume the responsibility for keeping your forklift under control at all times. • Know your travel routes. Ensure that there is overhead clearance, that the bridge plates are secure, and that all floor surfaces are of sufficient strength (trailers, warehouse, etc). • Do not allow anyone to ride on your forklift as a passenger. • Enforce the rule against stunt driving and horseplay. • Protect your arms, legs and other parts of your body by keeping them within the forklift and overhead guard area. • Obey the rule against eating or drinking while driving, so that your full attention can be on your work. • Pick up a load only when you are sure it is stable. • Know and do not exceed the rated load capacity of your forklift. • Be responsible for your forklift—never leave it unattended. • Protect yourself by observing the “NO SMOKING” rule at refueling and recharging stations. • Protect others by driving with the forks low and by parking with the forks on the ground. • Only allow authorized personnel to perform maintenance on your forklift. • On ramps, drive in reverse when carrying a load down inclines, and look in the direction of travel when going up inclines. • Make sure the forks of your forklift are not used as an elevator unless you are using a safety platform designed to hold people.
  • 254. POWERED INDUSTRIAL TRUCK CERTIFICATION PROGRAM Page 13 of 21 DC-077248-01 Rev A Printed copies of this document are NOT controlled SAFETY TIPS Safety Tips • Satisfy yourself that the forklift you drive is equipped with the following safety equipment: o Backup alarm o Rearview mirror o High visibility color (with the rear of the forklift striped with paint or reflective tape) o Fire extinguisher o Adequate and readily accessible emergency shutdown (deadman seat brake) o Rollover protection and seat belts o Guards for air, hydraulic or fuel lines (from heat and abrasive objects) o Guards or shields for exhaust stack and service platform o Special tires (for comfort, traction) • Immediately report any accident to your supervisor, especially those causing property damage or personal injury. • Stop your forklift’s engine before filling the fuel tank. • Use convex mirrors at blind corners to watch for pedestrians.
  • 255. POWERED INDUSTRIAL TRUCK CERTIFICATION PROGRAM Page 14 of 21 DC-077248-01 Rev A Printed copies of this document are NOT controlled APPENDIX ‘A’ – Class IV & V Powered Industrial Truck Inspection Checksheet Lift Truck Number: Sit down three point w/(cushion tires = IV)(pneumatic tires = V) Certified Operator: Date: Sun Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat Engine Oil Level Coolant Level Hydraulic Fluid Level Battery Level Engine Fuel Level (LP) Lift Chains greased Oil Leaks Present Fuel Leaks Roll Cage Cracks Visible stress cracks Lift Forks cracks Lift Truck Clean Tires in good condition Lights Horn Back-up Alarm Steering (turns easy, don't grab) Brakes Hold (forward/reverse) Emergency Brake Holds Lifts Forks Raise properly Mast working freely Side Shift works properly Forward moves smoothly Reverse moves smoothly Seat Belts Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Comments: *Any defect must be reported to your Supervisor! *Defects will be corrected accordingly!
  • 256. POWERED INDUSTRIAL TRUCK CERTIFICATION PROGRAM Page 15 of 21 DC-077248-01 Rev A Printed copies of this document are NOT controlled APPENDIX ‘B’ – Class II Powered Industrial Truck Inspection Checksheet Lift Truck Number: Electric Stand type/Narrow Isle Truck Certified Operator: Date: Sun Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat Hydraulic Fluid Level Battery Level Lift Chains greased Oil Leaks Present Roll Cage Cracks Visible stress cracks Lift Forks cracks Lift Truck Clean Tires in good condition Lights Horn Back-up Alarm Foot plate operates Steering (turns easy, don't grab) Brakes Hold (forward/reverse) Emergency Brake Holds Lifts Forks Raise properly Mast working freely Side Shift works properly Forward moves smoothly Reverse moves smoothly Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Comments: *Any defect must be reported to your Supervisor! *Defects will be corrected accordingly!
  • 257. POWERED INDUSTRIAL TRUCK CERTIFICATION PROGRAM Page 16 of 21 DC-077248-01 Rev A Printed copies of this document are NOT controlled APPENDIX ‘C’ – Class III Powered Industrial Truck Inspection Checksheet Lift Truck Number: Electric Walk Behind Pallet Jack Certified Operator: Date: Sun Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat Hydraulic Fluid Level Battery Level Oil Leaks Present Visible stress cracks Lift Forks cracks Lift Truck Clean Tires in good condition Horn Back-up Alarm Steering (turns easy, don't grab) Brakes Hold (forward/reverse) Emergency Brake Holds Lifts Forks Raise properly Forward moves smoothly Reverse moves smoothly Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Comments: *Any defect must be reported to your Supervisor! *Defects will be corrected accordingly!
  • 258. POWERED INDUSTRIAL TRUCK CERTIFICATION PROGRAM Page 17 of 21 DC-077248-01 Rev A Printed copies of this document are NOT controlled APPENDIX ‘D’ – Class VII Powered Industrial Truck Inspection Checksheet Lift Truck Number: Rough terrain (pneumatic tire) lift truck Certified Operator: Date: Sun Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat Engine Oil Level Coolant Level Hydraulic Fluid Level Battery Level Engine Fuel Level (LP) Oil Leaks Present Fuel Leaks Visible stress cracks Lift Truck Clean Tires in good condition Lights Horn Back-up Alarm Steering (turns easy, don't grab) Brakes Hold (forward/reverse) Emergency controls working Drive controls move smoothly Safety Decals readable Controls panel clean/working correctly Safety indicator lights working Surroundings Inspection Ground terran solid Pot holes Slippery conditions Windy conditions Electrical lines over head Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Comments: *Any defect must be reported to your Supervisor! *Defects will be corrected accordingly!
  • 259. POWERED INDUSTRIAL TRUCK CERTIFICATION PROGRAM Page 18 of 21 DC-077248-01 Rev A Printed copies of this document are NOT controlled APPENDIX ‘E’ – Forklift Operator Quizzes Name:_________________________________ Date: _________ Instructor: ______________________________ Instructor Signature: _______________________ 1. Pedestrians have the right-of-way only while in designated pedestrian lanes. TRUE or FALSE 2. Label the each of the following fork truck controls. 3. Name two of the three ways to detect a propane leak. _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ 4. Minimum PPE items required when refueling a propane tank are _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ 5. Which of the following would not be necessary to check before driving a forklift into a trailer: a. Dock plate connected to trailer b. Trailer license and registration c. Trailer floor integrety and weight rating d. Trailer wheels chocked e. Trailer nose supported 6. If a load blocks your vision, it is OK to raise the load while moving to see under it. TRUE or FALSE 7. Preoperation inspections are done only because OSHA says we have to do them. TRUE or FALSE 8. Attachments reduce capacity by increasing the load center and adding weight. TRUE or FALSE 9. Two significant differences between a forklift and a car are weight and steering. TRUE or FALSE 1 2 3 4 5 6 2 7 8 9 Answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
  • 260. POWERED INDUSTRIAL TRUCK CERTIFICATION PROGRAM Page 19 of 21 DC-077248-01 Rev A Printed copies of this document are NOT controlled 10. Which of the following conditions, when combined with turning sharply could create a tipover? a. A raised load. b. An inclined surface. c. A pothole d. Speeding e. All of the above 11. If your forklift has a rearview mirror, looking behind you is not necessary. TRUE or FALSE 12. When driving without a load, the forks should be raised at least waist high to avoid hitting the ground. TRUE or FALSE 13. Choose the correct shut down procedure from the following list a. Raise forks, place in park, release parking brake, turn off engine b. Lower forks to ground, place in park, apply parking brake, turn on engine c. Lower forks to ground, place in neutral, apply parking brake, turn off engine. d. Raise forks, place in neutral, apply parking brake, turn off engine Use the below picture for questions 14 through 16. 14. Which way will the center of gravity shift if a load is added to the forks? a. A b. B c. C d. D 15. Which way will the center of gravity shift if the truck moves in reverse and stops suddenly? a. A b. B c. C d. D 16. Which way will the center of gravity shift if the truck makes a quick turn to the right? a. A b. B c. C d. D A B C D
  • 261. POWERED INDUSTRIAL TRUCK CERTIFICATION PROGRAM Page 20 of 21 DC-077248-01 Rev A Printed copies of this document are NOT controlled True/False T F 1. An operator of a powered industrial lift truck shall not drive up to employees that are standing in front of a bench or fixed object. T F 2. Before moving or stacking a lift truck, operator shall survey the path of travel in order to avoid obstacles. T F 3. A powered industrial truck operator shall report all accidents involving injury to an employee or damage to buildings and equipment to the employer. T F 4. A powered industrial truck operator shall maintain clear access of the fire aisles, to stairways and fire equipment when depositing loads. T F 5. An operator of a rider-type powered industrial truck may pass another truck traveling in the same direction at intersections, blind spots, or other dangerous locations if moving at a slow speed. T F 6. In level areas an operator shall travel with the load engaging means elevated only sufficiently to clear obstacles on floor or roadway. T F 7. Starts, stops and turns shall be made in a manner that will prevent a load from shifting or overturning the truck. T F 8. A powered industrial truck operator shall drive at a slow speed over wet or slippery floors T F 9. An employee needs to be protected from airborne contaminants created in exhaust gases of fossil fueled powered industrial trucks. T F 10. Because the sulfuric acid electrolyte solution in batteries is corrosive, there must be an eyewash facility within 25 feet of the battery charging area. T F 11. A powered industrial truck operator must promptly report any defects on the powered industrial truck to the employer. T F 12. You must not fuel your truck while the engine is running. T F 13. A powered industrial truck shall not be used to open freight car doors unless it is equipped with attachments designed for that purpose. T F 14. Semi-trucks and trailers shall have two (2) wheels blocked or restrained by other mechanical means when being boarded by a powered industrial truck. T F 15. When following another truck, you shall maintain approximately one (1) truck length from the vehicle ahead.
  • 262. POWERED INDUSTRIAL TRUCK CERTIFICATION PROGRAM Page 21 of 21 DC-077248-01 Rev A Printed copies of this document are NOT controlled SELECT THE ANSWER THAT IS MOST CORRECT 16. An employee shall not be lifted or transported on a powered industrial truck except when an approved safety platform is attached to the forks by: a) Secured to the forks by an enclosed sleeve b) A safety chain c) Or a mechanical device in such a manner that the platform cannot tip or slip d) All of the above 17. Employees operating a powered industrial truck shall not place their arms or legs in either of the following positions: a) Between the uprights of the mast b) Outside the running lines of a moving truck c) Both a and b 18. A semi-trailer less than 30 feet in length, when not coupled to a tractor and being loaded or unloaded with a powered industrial truck, shall: a) Be provided a support capable of sustaining the load at the front b) Be provided a support capable of sustaining the load on either side of the trailer c) Be provided with a support capable of sustaining the load at the rear 19. It is acceptable to lift or transport: a) Only a load that cannot fall out of a basket or container b) Only a load that cannot fall off the load engaging means during the normal movements of the truck c) a and b 20. If mechanical trouble develops with a powered industrial truck, you should: a) Fix it yourself, if minor in nature b) Drive until repairs can be made c) Report the trouble to your Supervisor 21. Forks on empty parked powered industrial trucks must always be: a) Two inches from the floor b) Four inches from the floor c) On the floor 22. When operating your powered industrial truck on a public road you should: a) Assume traffic will avoid you b) Obey the rules of the road as though you were in a car c) Sound horn and steer clear of him 23. Your powered industrial truck permit must be: a) Filed with the State of Iowa b) Secured to the back of your truck c) Be carried or made available for inspection during working hours
  • 263. Job Safety & Environment Analysis Page 1 of 3 DC-012212-01 Rev C Job Safety & Environment Analysis Use in conjunction with JSEA Preparation Checklist as a tool for identifying hazards. Facility Location: Date: Job Task Performed: PIC of Job: 1) Assign The Right Team: Knowledge, Experience, Committed, Confident, Empowered 2) Understand The Steps / Define The Hazards: Who knows the hazards? Gather appropriate resources. 3) Execute: Influence, Manage, Lead, Assign Responsibility to Recommended Actions to Reduce / Eliminate Hazards Team Members (Print Name) Job Title Employer Signature If procedures should change or the JSEA is revised, STOP the job! You MUST get approval from person-in-charge (PIC) of job before continuing. • Is there anything associated with the work I am getting ready to do that could cause a fatality or serious injury to my co-workers or me? • How can the work I’m about to do adversely affect the other workers in or around my work site:
  • 264. Job Safety & Environment Analysis Page 2 of 3 DC-012212-01 Rev C Job Safety & Environment Analysis Use the JSEA Preparation Checklist as a tool for identifying hazards. Facility Location: Date: Job Task Performed: PIC of Job: Basic Job Steps (List the Tasks Involved) Potential Hazards (What If? What Could Go Wrong?) Controls for Identified Hazards (How To Eliminate Or Reduce Hazards?) Name of Responsible Party for Putting Controls in Place
  • 265. Job Safety & Environment Analysis Page 3 of 3 DC-012212-01 Rev C JSEA Preparation Checklist PPE Required hard hat / safety glasses / steel toe boots hearing protection Fire Resistant Clothing / Flash Gear gloves face shield / goggles respiratory protection fall protection gear other: Procedures To Review specific job procedures permit to work* confined space entry* hot work cold cutting hot bolting energy isolation* lifting operations* ground disturbance* working at heights rescue plan for use of fall protection emergency action plan MSDS other: Adequate Personnel knowledge / skills / experience training / orientation short service employees approved EHS contractor’s list PIC of job identified communication among co-workers other: Tools & Equipment proper tools & equipment available proper use of tools & equipment tools & equipment inspected for damage qualification of operator proper certification safety devices in bypass service / maintenance hot / cold surfaces equipment guarding other: Hazardous Materials crude oil / natural gas / condensate flammable / combustible / explosive H2S / SO2 / CO acids / bases / corrosives radioactive materials dusts / gases / fumes poisons reactive chemicals other: Energy Sources (Mechanical) rotating equipment pinch points sharp objects moving / dropped objects other: Energy Sources (Pneumatic) sandblasting painting volume bottles air hoses air tools air tuggers cylinders (O2 / acetylene / N2) natural gas (vessels / tanks / piping) other: Energy Sources, Electrical bare wiring shock hazards grounding on tools / equipment electric power tools electrical other: Lifting lifting with crane lifting with hoist / come-a-long hoisting of tools w/ rope proper rigging practices manual lifting (body position) other: Body Position / Movement prolonged awkward body position bending / twisting climbing / over extending crawling / crouching reaching / pulling / pushing carrying materials pinch points of body / hands other: Weather Conditions rain / lightning excessive cold / heat wind / sea conditions other: Physical Surroundings cluttered walkways & work area slippery walking surfaces slips / trips / falls housekeeping work over open water open holes emergency egress identified low hanging pipes / supports lighting levels noise levels ambient temp (heat / cold stress) other: Safe Location Factors geographic area (wildlife refuge) terrain (rough / wet / rocky / muddy) excavation (shoring / water table) adequate access / egress roads overhead wires lasers / x-rays / microwaves / UV other: Roadways flagmen (PPE & training) signs / cones / flares / lights / reflectors transition, high / low asphalt to dirt speed of traffic on highway other: Potential Pollution Factors spill procedures controlling waste (rags, pads, etc.) trash containment breaking flanges drip pans proper absorption pads moving hoses & containers identify waste generation and procedures to use other: check waste generated: 1. For waste(s) checked, review procedures from Waste Management Manual. 2. If waste(s) belong to contractor, contractor to package, label and manifest waste per contractor procedures in prep for removal of waste from BP’s location. 3. Review jobsite after work completion to ensure jobsite is cleaned. absorbent materials metal, scrap (NORM free) acetylene methanol acid methyl ethyl ketone aerosol cans natural gas antifreeze nitrogen aviation fuel NORM, equip, pipe barite (excess) NORM, produced sand batteries NORM tank bottoms bulk containers (sacks) oil (used) caustic soda oxygen cement (excess) paint / paint waste ceramic pkg material paraffin chlorine tablets pigs completion fluids pipe dope cooking oil produced water crude oil / condensate diesel fuel refuse, debris, contaminated drilling fluids / cuttings sand, produced sand drums (empty) tank btm (NORM free) filters (used) sandblasting materials fluorescent light bulbs sanitary wastewater food waste thread protectors freon TF solvent tires (used) glycol trash halon Vertrel MCA solvent metal cuttings Other: Other Potential Problem Areas * Denotes Golden Rule