3 - Transfer of Control Procedure

Question 1

The ability to explain and/or demonstrate the procedure for handover (release / taking control) of a WTG from Operational Controller (OC).

Answer 1

Taking Control
- First and before any work proceeds, the AT will enact the Transfer of Control with the OC
- OC will have access to approved list of approved written procedures, ROP’s and AP’s
- To be clear and unambiguous both members should repeat back to check information and record the following…
Wind farm location
Name of OC
Name of AT and employer
Plant/LV apparatus covered under the transfer of control
Time and date of TOC
Anticipated duration of work
The AWP No.
Details of associated MS or RA
Release
- At the end of work the AT will complete Clearance and Cancellation section of AWP
- Then enact the transfer of control procedure
- OC will record time and date of TOC from the AT
- OC will record any restrictions/limitations on operation of the Plant or LV apparatus following work/testing.

Question 2

The ability to explain and/or demonstrate the Clearance section in the AWP.

Answer 2

The Clearance section confirms…

• All work/testing of the WTG has been complete under that AWP
• All of the working party are informed that it is not safe to carry out any further work
• All tools, loose equipment to has been removed
• All guards and covers replaced
• That the WTG is safe to be returned to service, unless…
• A section within the clearance section allows the AT to take into account/record any limitations withstanding in the WTG
• If there are no exceptions, ‘N/A’ or ‘NIL’ should be written
• The date/, time and signature at this point confirm that the above statements are true

Question 3

The ability to explain and/or demonstrate the Return to Service section in the AWP.

Answer 3

The cancellation section confirms…
- All work issued under the AWP has been accounted for
- It is now safe to remove isolations within WTG
- The OC will be informed of completion of work along with any limitations
- Signature, time and date to show accountability
- WTG to be de-isolated and returned to service
Returning Control…
- Contact the OC to inform completion of work and all POI’s removed
- Record OC’s name
- Confirm limitations/exceptions have been communicated
- Signature, time and date