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Increased safety inspections for NSW Solar Farms

 

A recent article has informed the Solar Farm industry that SafeWork NSW will increase their visits. These visits will include assessments of the sites emergency plans and ensuring that remote worker risks have been considered.

NSW solar farms to be subject to extensive safety checks

If your emergency management plan is out of date or needs a review, Fire Risk Consultants can assist by working with your team to develop an effective and practical emergency management plan.

Fire Risk Consultants have worked extensively with operators within the renewable energy industry to undertake bushfire risk assessments and the development of mitigation plans. For further infromation click here.

Fire Risk Consultants supporting the renewable energy market

 

The team at Fire Risk Consultants are heavily invested in the renewable energy sector providing support to wind and solar farm developers across Australia and Overseas. We have extensive experience in the assessment of bushfire risk, emergency management planning and fire mitigation planning relating to renewable energy proposals.

We can provide:

  • Sound knowledge of how fire can impact wind, solar and battery facilities.
  • Bushfire protection planning for your asset.
  • Liaising with the local fire authorities and other stakeholders to support the development.
  • Deliver bushfire risk mitigation measures to the development during the design, construction and operation.
  • Participation in community engagement activities on bushfire related matters.
  • Expert advice on all fire risk matters, including presenting at Planning Panels.

We have recently completed a major bushfire risk assessment for the proposed Delburn Wind Farm located in the Gippsland Region in Victoria, Australia. Check out our report at the below link.

https://osmi.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Delburn-Windfarm-Bushfire-Risk-Assessment-Plan-2020-FINAL.pdf

Fire Risk Consultants have expertise in assessing bushfire risk for renewable energy sites