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Dropped Objects: Hidden Risks and How to Prevent Unpredictable Trajectories
Dropped objects are one of the most frequent and dangerous risks in industrial work, especially in tasks performed at height. One aspect that aggravates this risk is that the trajectory of falling objects is not always linear. This unpredictable behaviour means that prevention and control systems must go beyond traditional measures.
Dec 2, 2024
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The Latest Advances in Floating Wind Structures
Floating wind has emerged as a promising solution for expanding energy production capacity in deeper offshore areas, where traditional fixed-bottom wind turbines are not viable. Thanks to innovation in materials, design and anchoring technology, floating structures are revolutionizing the offshore sector.
Sep 21, 2024
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Risks of Falling in Wind Turbine Assembly Jobs: Prioritizing Safety at Height
Among the various tasks carried out by operators working in the wind industry, there is one that should be particularly highlighted: working at heights. And that is why, in today's article, we will address the importance of employing means that minimize the risks of falling, and subsequent accidents.
Feb 14, 2024
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Terminology used in safety at work at height
Here we leave a brief glossary on the different terms used in the field of safety in work at height
Sep 17, 2021
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Maintenance and repair of wind turbines
Offshore wind industry has greater growth potential, since the wind resource is 30 - 50 percent higher at sea than on land. The infrastructure required for the installation of an offshore wind farm is more complex than on land. Today we will see how to carry out maintenance and repair work on the different structures that make up an offshore wind farm.
Jul 9, 2021
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Offshore wind structures
Offshore wind industry has greater growth potential, as wind resources are 30 – 50 percent higher at sea than on land. The infrastructure required for the installation of a offshore wind farm is more complex than on land.
Jun 25, 2021
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What is wind energy?
The wind energy sector has become the most mature of all renewable energy sectors, especially the part of the industry dedicated to offshore wind. Becoming one of the pillars of the global energy transition, the need to work with safe and efficient means in the installation, maintenance and repair of wind turbines and related infrastructure will become necessary.
Jun 18, 2021
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The solutions offered by EGA Group for working at heights
Today we finish this series on the danger posed by dropped objects, their risks, causes and preventions. As we promised at the beginning of this journey, we will tell you about the solutions that we offer from EGA Group to help you.
May 28, 2021
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DROPS RECOMMENDATIONS: Securing Personnel (Part 2)
In the previous post we talked about the measures recommended by the DROPS organisation for securing personnel using tools weighing less than 5 kilos when working at height.
Today we continue on how to secure operators when operating with tools above the above mentioned weight.
May 21, 2021
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DROPS Recommendations: Securing Personnel (Part 1)
Common Causes of Incidents: Complacency, Incompetence, Lack of Supervision, uncertified or Damaged Fall Arrest Equipment, Operator Error, Poor Communication, Snagging and Collisions, Environmental Factors. Today we talk about what recommendations DROPS gives to secure tools under 5 kilos/ 11 lbs. Keep reading
May 7, 2021
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