Assembly Point / Incident Reporting
In the event of an evacuation; all staff are to gather at the site assembly point near to the substation building but as not to cause an obstruction to any emergency vehicles. If the site is evacuated a head count will be carried out at the assembly point by the lead technician or subcontractor supervisor who will also contact the OC. The site assembly point is located at the substation.
Prompt reporting of any accident, incident, injury or significant near miss is paramount and these should be reported to the WFSO Operational Controller (OC) at the safest and earliest opportunity. In the case of a serious injury, raise the alarm and call for help immediately if safe to do so. The nearest hospital to Slievecallan Windfarm is Ennis General Hospital.
First aid provision is located in the substation and in each WTG if required. If ANY first aid equipment is used, the Operational Controller must be informed
There are good welfare facilities at the substation comprising of toilet, kitchennette and office/rest room. The water on the site is not suitable for drinking and a fresh supply of bottled drinking water should remain readily available.