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  • 1.  Suggestions requested for monitoring personnel at height

    Posted 05-09-2025 06:07 AM

    Greetings!

    I am working with a team who are installing wind turbine generators(WTGs). I am looking at improving their safety while they work at height. The installation of the WTG is at a height of 120 metres. I am looking for some suggestions for monitoring the team while they work at height. Will a shoulder cam be good, or are there better solutions? 

    Regards,

    Srihari



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    Srihari R,
    Manager-Asset Management
    Thyssenkrupp Industries India Ltd
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  • 2.  RE: Suggestions requested for monitoring personnel at height

    Posted 05-12-2025 04:33 PM

    Hi Srihari

    There is an Energy Institute publication: "Good practice guideline Working at height in the offshore wind industry" that can be accessed in the  following site,

    https://www.gplusoffshorewind.com/work-programme/workstreams/guidelines

     

    Best regards



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    Michalis
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  • 3.  RE: Suggestions requested for monitoring personnel at height

    Posted 05-12-2025 11:18 PM
    Dear Mr.Hadjiandreou,
    Thank you! Will go through the document in detail!

    Regards,
    Srihari R
    Mob: +91-9893379867




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  • 4.  RE: Suggestions requested for monitoring personnel at height

    Posted 05-12-2025 09:05 PM

    Hi Srihari

    A shoulder cam alone gives you some visibility, but pairing it with:

    • automated fall detection,

    • real-time communication, and

    • fixed or aerial oversight

    provides layered safety coverage, which is essential at these heights.

    Suggested Monitoring Stack for WTG Installations

    Layer Tool/Tech Purpose
    Visual monitoring Helmet cam + Fixed nacelle cam Real-time feed + audit trail
    Fall detection Wearable IoT device (Blackline, etc.) Automated alert in case of fall
    Location tracking UWB/Bluetooth beacons or RFID Worker position awareness
    Communication Full-duplex wireless headsets Hands-free coordination
    Aerial awareness Drone (optional) Situational overview, external check



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    Ahmad Kidwai
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    Maintenance, Reliability, Rotating
    Brisbane, Australia
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  • 5.  RE: Suggestions requested for monitoring personnel at height

    Posted 05-12-2025 11:17 PM
    Dear Mr.Kidwai,
    Thank you so much for the inputs. That was very helpful.

    Regards,

    Srihari R
    Mob: +91-9893379867




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