Wind Farm Safety Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers wind farm activities including governance, coordination, maintenance, electrical isolation, remote work and emergency preparedness. It supports planning by identifying hazards and helping teams consider suitable controls, reporting and review arrangements.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Define WHS responsibilities, critical risks and site safety arrangements
• Consult with workers and coordinate risks across crews and contractors
• Review design decisions, temporary modifications and operational changes
• Verify competency, authorisations, refresher training and supervision
• Assess contractor selection, work procedures, reporting and corrective actions
• Plan electrical isolation, testing, access and return-to-service checks
• Inspect and maintain structures, access systems, lifting points, cables and fire controls
• Manage remote travel, vehicle suitability, weather checks and isolated work
• Prepare for rescue, communications, emergency equipment and drills
• Control documents and review hazards, incidents, audits and corrective actions

Who is this for?

Suitable for wind farm owners, operators, contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out wind farm activities.

Activities & Hazards Covered

Legislation & References

The template records model guidance used to inform the documented controls. Applicable WHS/OHS laws and adopted Codes vary by state or territory, so confirm the current local requirements when tailoring the assessment:

• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: How to manage work health and safety risks — 5. Step 4 — How to review controls; p. 27.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing electrical risks in the workplace — 2.1 Identifying the hazards; p. 14.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Construction work — 6.2 Workplace specific induction training; p. 41.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing risks of plant in the workplace — Assessing plant risks — work practices and procedures; p. 20.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Work health and safety consultation, cooperation and coordination — 3. What is effective consultation?; p. 13.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the risk of fatigue at work — Provide sufficient breaks while at work; p. 30.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the risk of falls at workplaces — 3.2 Identifying the hazards; p. 16.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: First aid in the workplace — 3. First aid equipment, facilities and training; p. 12.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the work environment and facilities — 2. The work environment; p. 13.

---

Standard Risk Assessment Features (Click to Expand)

• Activity-specific hazard identification and control measures
• Initial and residual risk ratings
• Assigned responsible persons for each activity
• Risk matrix and assessment classification
• Review, monitoring and sign-off fields
• Site-specific customisation before use