RenewableUK has launched a new health and safety accord covering the wind and marine energy sectors.
Member companies signing up to the accord commit publicly to supporting a common set of shared values and principles in health and safety, R-UK said.
These values include “taking a pro-active lead on health and safety matters, ensuring the right training is in place, supporting the needs of workers and sharing best practice”.
Companies signing up are eligible for a certificate demonstrating their commitment.
The new values build upon the existing Offshore Accord, which was launched in 2011, and has been signed by 87 companies involved in the offshore wind sector, including leaders in the industry.
R-UK said the decision to widen its remit to cover onshore wind as well as offshore, and marine energy, follows the successful implementation of the original agreement.
R-UK director of health & safety Chris Streatfeild said: “This accord reinforces the UK’s commitment to being a leader in the field of health and safety.
“It sends a clear signal that the industry takes these matters extremely seriously and works as hard as possible to reduce risks.
“Signing up to this agreement will ensure that these commitments are implemented rigorously. We invite all employers, contractors and supply chain partners across the entire wind and marine energy sector to take part”.
Image: the new accord now covers onshore wind (Morgue File)
