1 - WTSR Roles and Responsibilities

Question 1

Explain and communicate the responsibilities of an Authorized Technician and what type of WTSR documentation an AT can hold.

Answer 1

• Ensure both he/she & all members of party follow requirements of general safety.
• Follow the requirements on an AWP, including any selected persons reports and work within the limits of the documents.
• Follow the Wind Farms Transfer of Control procedure, contact the OC to report – Location, PAX, Names (that aligns with a list of approved Technicians/AT’s), the AWP and the time of transfer.
• Responsible for the operational state of the WTG following the Transfer of Control.
• Returning the WTG to the OC, confirming work/testing completion and AWP closure. Also notifying of any limitations or restrictions to operational state of turbine.
• Responsible of leading the party throughout work and provide immediate or personal supervision as stipulated in AWP.
• Complete AWP as required. All signature points are signed at time of action and clearance/cancellation is enacted correctly.
• Reporting issues within AWP and to follow instructions of the AE.
• Informing the working party of any emerging risks and ensuring all leave the work location.
• Placing any uncompleted AWP into Safe Custody and enacting Transfer of Control.
• ALWAYS provide personal supervision when motive power is restored.
• Keep personal control of all Safety Documentation, Keys and removable isolating devices.

Documents – ALL TO BE IN DATE & CORRECT VERSION.

• AWP
• RA
• MS
• TPTB
• Crane Check sheets

Question 2

Explain and communicate the responsibilities of an Authorizing Engineer.

Answer 2

• Approves all AWP’s ensuring that they grant safety from the system.
• Ensures AWP’s include signature checkpoints to confirm safety precautions are established.
• Considering any stored energy when writing AWP.
• Keeping an up to date list of all AWP’s for the site/wind farm.
• Identify work that does not require AWP and approve any ROP (Routine Operating Procedure).
• Take part in Authorisation panels for AT’s.
• Decide on the need for a Selected Persons Report.
• Decide on need of Personal/immediate supervision during implementation of AWP.
• Understand requirements of the site Cross Boundary Procedure when writing AWP.
• Manage Cross Boundary work with relevant nominated competent person for HV rules (SAP).
• Support AT’s when requiring information on additional work, incorrect isolations, lost keys and AWP’s, AT absence and other operational work under the AWP.
• Ensures all updated AWP’s are forwarded to the responsible manager.
• Receive information of limitations/restrictions and prepare (if necessary) an AWP to allow safe work within WTG going forward.

Question 3

Explain and communicate the responsibilities of an Operational Controller.

Answer 3

• Ensuring all cases of Transfer of Control are carried out correctly and recorded, including recording the safety documents to be used.
• Record any restrictions/limitations reported to them and passing on the info to site service managers.
• Informing the AT/CT of restrictions/limitations on the WTG requested access.
• Confirming the person requesting transfer of control have authorizations to lead working party and carry out work on the AWP or ROP.

Question 4

Explain and communicate the role of a Selected Person and what a Selected Person report is.

Answer 4

• A Selected person is required to give specialist knowledge, experience or equipment. Only persons nominated under the WTSR are allowed to issue Selected persons reports under WTSR.
• On request of an AE to carry out tests/examinations for hazards on Plant, LV apparatus and working areas
• Will prepare a selected persons report that when implemented, should ensure safe working conditions to identified hazards