EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 50308

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM July 2004
ICS 27.180

English version

Wind turbines –
Protective measures –
Requirements for design, operation and maintenance

Aérogénérateurs – Windenergieanlagen –
Mesures de protection – Schutzmaßnahmen –
Exigences pour la conception, Anforderungen für Konstruktion,
le fonctionnement et la maintenance Betrieb und Wartung

This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2004-03-01. CENELEC members are bound to
comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.

Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on
application to the Central Secretariat or to any CENELEC member.

This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other
language made by translation under the responsibility of a CENELEC member into its own language and
notified to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the official versions.

CENELEC members are the national electrotechnical committees of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland and United Kingdom.

CENELEC
European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization
Comité Européen de Normalisation Electrotechnique
Europäisches Komitee für Elektrotechnische Normung

Central Secretariat: rue de Stassart 35, B - 1050 Brussels

© 2004 CENELEC - All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC members.

Ref. No. EN 50308:2004 E

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Foreword

This European Standard was prepared by the Technical Committee CENELEC TC 88, Wind turbine
systems. This standard concerning protective measures stands in conjunction with the set of European
standards for wind turbines (EN 61400 series).

The text of the draft was submitted to the formal vote and was approved by CENELEC as EN 50308 on
2004-03-01.

The following dates were fixed:

- latest date by which the EN has to be implemented

at national level by publication of an identical
national standard or by endorsement (dop) 2005-03-01

- latest date by which the national standards conflicting

with the EN have to be withdrawn (dow) 2007-03-01

This European Standard was prepared under a mandate given to CENELEC by the European
Commission and the European Free Trade Association and supports the essential requirements of
Directive 98/37/EC

NOTE Revision of this standard will be undertaken as soon as possible.

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Contents
Introduction .............................................................................................................................4
1 Scope ...............................................................................................................................5
2 Normative references........................................................................................................5
3 Definitions - Terminology ..................................................................................................6
4 Safety requirements and protective measures ...................................................................7
4.1 General requirements ..............................................................................................7
4.2 Passages ................................................................................................................7
4.3 Rooms / working areas ............................................................................................9
4.4 Floors, platforms, standing-, working places.............................................................9
4.5 Climbing facilities .................................................................................................. 10
4.6 Moving parts, guards and blocking devices ............................................................ 13
4.7 Lighting ................................................................................................................. 13
4.8 Noise..................................................................................................................... 14
4.9 Emergency stop..................................................................................................... 15
4.10 Power disconnection .............................................................................................. 15
4.11 Fire protection ....................................................................................................... 16
4.12 Warning signs ....................................................................................................... 16
4.13 Offshore installation............................................................................................... 16
4.14 Requirements for manuals and warnings................................................................ 17
4.15 Requirements for operation and maintenance (Information for use) ........................ 19

Annex A (informative) National informative annexes ............................................................. 21

A.0 Introduction.................................................................................................................. 21
A.1 Germany (DE) .............................................................................................................. 21
A.2 Denmark (DK) .............................................................................................................. 22
A.3 Spain (ES) ................................................................................................................... 22
A.4 France (FR) ................................................................................................................. 23
A.5 United Kingdom (GB) ................................................................................................... 24
A.6 Greece (GR) ................................................................................................................ 24
A.7 Ireland (IE)................................................................................................................... 24
A.8 Italy (IT) ....................................................................................................................... 24
A.9 The Netherlands (NL)................................................................................................... 25
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Introduction

This European Standard has been prepared as a harmonised standard to provide a means of conforming
to the essential safety requirements of the Machinery Directive and associated EFTA regulations. For the
determination of the hazards described in this standard EN 1050 should be applied.

The machinery concerned and the extent to which hazards, hazardous situations and events are covered
is indicated in Clause 1 (Scope).

This standard is a product (family) standard (according to EN 292-1) giving common requirements for the
wind turbines mentioned in Clause 1 (Scope).

The document contains a standard part and an informative annex.

Annex A consists of national normative documents and/or regulations that specify either the present
safety requirements for personnel or give the national supplements to these minimum requirements at the
time this standard was prepared (January 2000).

The format of the standard is based, where possible, on a practical approach for
– manufacturers and designers who have to meet the requirements,
– authorities who have to check the design,
– owners who have legal responsibilities.
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1 Scope

This European Standard specifies requirements for protective measures relating to the health and safety
of personnel, relevant to commissioning, operation and maintenance of wind turbines.

It does not describe instructions and provisions for safe working during manufacture, transport, assembly
and installation of the wind turbine.

Requirements are specified regarding

– hardware provisions being a part of the turbine such as platforms, ladders, lighting,
– manuals and warning signs to accommodate safe and quick operation, inspection and maintenance.

The requirements and/or measures specified account for the hazards

– of mechanical origin such as falling, slipping, locking in,
– of thermal origin (fire) such as burns by flames or explosions,
– of electricity such as contact with live parts,
– generated by noise such as stress and loss of hearing,
– generated by neglecting ergonomic principles in machine design such as unhealthy postures or human
errors.

This standard is prepared for horizontal axis, grid connected wind turbines. For other concepts (e.g.
vertical axis turbines) the principles are still valid, but the specific rules or requirements have to be
adjusted to the actual concept.

Additional provisions and procedures are necessary for turbines installed in water or offshore. The present
document only draws attention to these.

Provisions and procedures for lifts and Suspended Access Equipment (SAE) in the turbine tower are not
included in this standard.

This standard is not applicable to wind turbines manufactured before the date of its publication by
CENELEC.

2 Normative references

The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.

EN 292-1 Safety of machinery - Basic concepts, general principles for design

Part 1: Basic terminology, methodology
EN 292-2 1991 Part 2: Technical principles and specifications
EN 418 Safety of machinery - Emergency stop equipment, functional aspects
Principles for design
EN 457 1992 Safety of machinery - Auditory danger signals
General requirements, design and testing (ISO 7731:1986, mod.)
EN 547-1 Safety of machinery - Human body dimensions
Part 1: Principles for determining the dimensions required for openings for
whole body access into machinery
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EN 547-3 Safety of machinery - Human body dimensions

Part 3: Anthropometric data for whole body access into machinery and access
openings
EN 563 Safety of machinery – Temperatures of touchable surfaces
Ergonomics data to establish temperature limit values for hot surfaces
EN 795 Personal protective equipment against falls from a height
Anchorage devices - Requirements and testing
EN 953 Safety of machinery – Guards – General requirements for the design and
construction of fixed and movable guards
EN 981 Safety of machinery – System of auditory and visual danger information
signals
EN 982 Safety of machinery - Safety requirements for hydraulic and pneumatic
systems and parts - Hydraulics
EN 983 Safety of machinery - Safety requirements for hydraulic and pneumatic
systems and parts - Pneumatics
EN 1037 Safety of machinery – Prevention of unexpected start up
EN 1050 Safety of machinery – Principles for risk assessment
ISO 4871 1996 Acoustics – Determination of sound power levels of noise sources using
sound pressure – Engineering method in an essentially free field over a
reflecting plane
EN ISO 11202 1995 Acoustics – Noise emitted by machinery and equipment – Measurement of
emission sound pressure levels at a work station and at other specified
positions – Survey method in situ
EN ISO 11688-1 1998 Acoustics – Recommended practice for the design of low-noise machinery
and equipment - Part 1: Planning
1)
EN ISO 14122-1 Safety of machinery
Part 1: Permanent means of access to machines and industrial plants -
Choice of a fixed means of access between two levels
1)
EN ISO 14122-2 Part 2: Working platforms and gangways
1)
EN ISO 14122-3 Part 3: Stairways, stepladders and guard-rails
1)
EN ISO 14122-4 Part 4: Fixed ladders
EN 50160 Voltage characteristics of electricity supplied by public distribution systems
EN 50172 Emergency escape lighting systems
EN 50199 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Product standard for arc welding
equipment
ENV 1070 Safety of machinery – Terminology
ENV 61400-1 Wind turbine generating systems - Part 1: Safety requirements
EN 61400-11 1998 Wind turbine generator systems – Part 11: Acoustic noise measurement
techniques (IEC 61400-11:1998)
HD 472 Nominal voltages for low-voltage public electricity supply systems
(IEC 60038, mod.)

3 Definitions – Terminology

For the purpose of this standard the definitions given in EN 292, ENV 61400-1 and EN ISO 4871 apply.

1)
At draft stage.
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4 Safety requirements and protective measures

4.1 General requirements

Wind turbines shall be designed according the principles of EN 292. The general principles to avoid risks
to health and safety are laid down in Clause 5 of EN 292-1 (Strategy for selecting safety measures).

The initial design of wind turbines must take account of how risks to the health and safety of persons are
to be minimised. Structural provisions include e.g. door-openings, access-openings, floors, platforms and
railings, ladders with fall protection equipment, passages and working spaces, anchorage points and hand
grips, lighting, guarding of moving parts, protection against electrical hazards, sound barriers, noise
isolation or thermal isolation. Some of these provisions have an effect on the structural integrity of the
turbine e.g. door openings, doorstep height, access openings.

The design shall include provisions for permanent safe access (ladders, platforms, anchorage points,
lighting, etc.) to reach the locations for inspection and maintenance activities and to perform these
activities safely. All items shall be safe during the turbine lifetime (providing that they are maintained
according to the operator's instruction manual and maintenance manual for the turbine).

Accessible parts of the machinery shall have no sharp edges, no sharp angles and no rough surfaces
likely to cause injury.

Normal control of the wind turbine shall be possible without ascending to the turbine nacelle.

Control panels shall be placed so that unintentional or erroneous operation is prevented. If a wind turbine
has more than one control panel/unit, it shall only be possible to operate it from one panel/unit at a time.
Where remote operation of a wind turbine is possible (e.g. via a modem link) a local control switch shall
be available to cut off the remote mode and all other control systems in the turbine with the exception of
any emergency stop.

It shall be possible to block, vent, release or isolate/disconnect any stored or trapped energy that can
cause risk during maintenance where parts of the turbine are powered by an energy source other than
wind, such as
– electrical energy inside a capacitor bank or battery,
– mechanical energy inside a spring loaded system or brake system,
– hydraulic energy inside pressurised accumulators,
– gravity.

EN 982 shall be followed to release stored energy.

EN 1037 shall be followed to prevent unexpected start–up.

4.2 Passages

Doors, hatches, access and escape passages shall be in accordance with 6.0 of EN 292-2.

Dimensions are based on EN 547-1 and EN 547-3.

4.2.1 Access

All normal access points to wind turbines shall be equipped by the manufacturer with means to make the
turbines inaccessible, so as to prevent unauthorised persons from gaining access. In particular, access to
the control panel, the machinery and electrical parts of the wind turbine by unauthorised persons shall be
prevented.
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Access ways, passages, doors and climbing provisions shall be designed with personnel safety in mind.
They shall not to be obstructed by fixed auxiliary appliances, piping, wiring or by stored items.

Doors being the entrance to the turbine and/or to rooms with electrical switch gear (having an escape
function) shall have
– provision of unobstructed passage at least 0,6 m wide, which may have rounded off corners,
– no sharp edges likely to cause injury,
– a (additionally installed) horizontal part to step on of at least 0,3 m wide,
– a platform or floor inside and outside with a difference of level of no more than 0,1 m,
– the capability of opening immediately, without the use of tools/keys,
– the capability to prevent persons from being locked inside,
– a door grip on both sides,
– the capability of being secured in the open position.

The lowest part of the doorsteps shall have a maximum height of 0,3 m above standing level and give a
free opening height of 1,8 m minimum.

Nacelle covers that can be opened, doors and hatches affected by wind or gravity shall be capable of
being secured in the open as well in the closed position. They shall be designed to be held securely open
in wind speeds up to the maximum wind speed allowable for maintenance of the turbine, including
allowance for gusts.

Foot supports and hand grips shall be available alongside any passage through a wall if no platform is
installed there.

Hatch openings in a wall for entry by a person shall have a minimum free opening of 0,4 m x 0,6 m. In a
floor they shall have a minimum free opening of 0,6 m x 0,6 m. If structurally governed, reduction to a size
of 0,4 m x 0,6 m is permitted. Alternatively a trapezoidal shape is permitted. The corners of these
openings may be rounded off.

Openings through floors and platforms shall have a hinged cover, which shall have two stable positions:
open and closed.

4.2.2 Escape

An alternative escape route from the nacelle shall be available if the normal access route can be blocked
(e.g. by fire). This alternative escape route shall be indicated by signs and be described in the user
(safety) manual. The escape route shall be designed free of any obstructions. The means of escape can
be a ladder or a descent device. An appropriate descent device shall be chosen for specific turbine types
and heights. A device shall be fire proof enough to allow escape from the nacelle to the ground in the
event of fire. It shall be suitable for the number of persons to be evacuated. Descent devices can be either
permanently located in the turbine or brought by personnel.

An anchorage point shall be available for every descent device (see 4.5).

The escape route from working areas in front of electrical switch gear shall offer unobstructed passage
according to the requirements in EN 50199.

Provision shall be made to evacuate an injured person from any room or area, including the nacelle,
occupied for work or inspections.

The nacelle shall have an extra hatch to the outside apart from the normal entrance. It shall be possible to
open this hatch from both inside and outside.
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Hatches for the emergency descent of personnel shall be located to ensure easy evacuation. They must
be designed not to present any risk of persons accidentally falling from the nacelle. The minimum
dimensions shall be 0,6 m x 0,6 m. The corners in the passage opening may be rounded off. An
anchorage point shall be provided near the emergency hatch.

4.3 Rooms / working areas

Rooms or areas where work or inspections have to be done shall fulfil the requirements of EN 547-1 and
EN 547-3.

Auxiliary electrical connection points for light and power shall normally be provided in rooms or areas
where work or inspections have to be done. Auxiliary power shall normally be available when the turbine
itself is electrically isolated.

An operating room, a low voltage and a medium voltage switch room inside a tower shall be protected with
a ceiling/floor directly above (medium voltage is 1 kV to 35 kV, according to EN 50160 and HD 472). If an
operating room or a medium voltage room is equipped with electrical switch gear the working-space in
front of the electrical cabinets shall be at least 0,75 m wide and 2,0 m high.

Measures shall be taken to avoid the build up of hazardous toxic, flammable or explosive gases in any
areas of the wind turbine. If a power transformer is installed these measures shall include sealing
arrangements of the transformer room or the provision of adequate ventilation, also in the situation of a
grid loss.

Provisions shall be made to store in a safe and secure way any specialist working equipment, safety
equipment and/or manuals that have to be available in a turbine, including – where appropriate – by
means of adequate ventilation, detection or protection.

4.4 Floors, platforms, standing-, working places

Platforms, working places and standing places, shall be in accordance with EN ISO 14122-2,
EN ISO 14122-3 and EN ISO 14122-4.

A floor shall
– cover the horizontal cross section of the turbine tower and have no free openings wider than
0,1 m x 0,1 m without a toe plate;
– be fixed and flat;
– have an anti slip surface;
– be calculated for at least
- a concentrated load of 1,5 kN over 0,2 m x 0,2 m,
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- an evenly distributed load of 3 kN/m with a possible maximum of 10 kN for a tower floor,
- a deflection not exceeding 1/200 of the floor span;
– be installed directly above an operating room, a low voltage or a medium voltage room;
– be installed for the step-over to the nacelle no more than 3 m below the tower top.

A platform shall have a free standing area no less than 0,5 m x 0,5 m and shall be calculated for strength
as a floor.

A standing place shall offer (if in use) the space to stand with both feet fully supported on an equal level.

A platform and a standing place shall

– offer a free space with a minimum of 2,1 m vertical headroom and 0,6 m wide above the standing area;
– be fixed and flat (partly removable or fold back permissible);
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– have anti slip surface;

– be provided with a guard-rail if there is a danger of falling more than 0,5 m or be provided with grips
and anchorage points for safety harnesses if a guard-rail is necessary but not practicable for structural
reasons.

A working place can be a floor, a platform or a standing place. It shall

– offer sufficient room and body supports (steps and grips) to enter the working position;
– offer sufficient room and body support to work with the required tools and equipment without risks;
-– be at least 0,75 m deep and 2,0 m high in front of electrical cabinets equipped with switch gear.

Guard-rail/railing shall
– have a smooth rounded top rail at a height of 1,1 m minimum above the standing area;
– have a toe plate with a minimum height of 0,1 m;
– not have an unprotected gap exceeding 0,50 m between any guard rail, toe plate or intermediate rail;
– be constructed for an automatic return to a position to protect personnel after passage if access is
required through the guard rail;
– be calculated, with their supports and anchor points, for at least
- a concentrated load of 300 N/m multiplied with the maximum distance between the axes of two
successive stanchions,
- an elastic deformation with a maximum of 30 mm due to the above mentioned loads.

4.5 Climbing facilities

Climbing facilities can consist of stairways and stepladders, steps, ladders (with rest platforms), climbing
aids, grips and anchorage points. Climbing facilities shall be in accordance with EN ISO 14122-1,
EN ISO 14122-3 and EN ISO 14122-4.

Stairways and stepladders shall

– have step distances that comply with the formula: 0,6 m ≤ g + 2h ≤ 0,66 m (h is the rising-step and g is
the forward-step);
– have equal successive step distances, a deviation of 15 mm is allowed;
– have a guard-rail/handrail when there are more than two steps;
– be calculated for an average load of 3 kN/m.

A step is a climbing facility of not more than one vertical pace. It shall have a minimum width of 0,5 m and
a minimum depth of 0,2 m.

A ladder shall
– be safeguarded by an anti-fall device comprising an anchorage line and fall-protection mechanism or a
climbing cage (shaped structure) if the vertical height exceeds 3,0 m;
– have rungs with a free width of 0,4 m or more when using two uprights (0,3 m minimum is permissible
in case the environment makes the use of 0,4 m impossible);
– have rungs with a free width of 0,15 m or more when using one upright;
– have an equal successive distance between the rungs of 0,25 m and 0,30 m (a deviation of less than
15 mm is allowed);
– have rungs with a minimum diameter of at least 25 mm, the tread shall have a depth of at least 20 mm;
– have rungs fixed as to prevent sideways slipping of the foot;
– have no sharp edges on beams and rungs because they are the grip for climbing;
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– be calculated for a concentrated load of 1,5 kN and an average load of 1,5 kN/m;
– incorporate standing places at vertical intervals no greater than 9 m.

A foot support is a climbing facility that can consist of irons, hooks, pegs or bolts (often used as an
anchorage point for safety lines). It shall
– be safeguarded by an anchorage line and a fall-protection mechanism or a climbing cage (shaped
structure) if longer than 3,0 m,
– have a free width of 0,4 m or more, (0,3 m minimum is permissible in case the environment makes the
use of 0,4 m impossible),
– have rungs with a free width of 0,15 m or more when using staggered supports,
– have an equal successive distance between 0,25 m and 0,30 m (a deviation of less than 15 mm is
allowed),
– have a thickness or diameter with a maximum of 20 mm (based on the possible use as anchorage
point),
– have a shape that prevents sideways slipping of the foot,
– not have sharp edges because they provide a grip for climbing,
– be calculated for at least a concentrated load of 20 kN (if possibly used as an anchorage point) in any
direction without breaking down,
– incorporate standing places at vertical intervals no greater than 9 m.

A grip is a climbing aid to provide a hand hold if there is a danger of falling (often used as an anchorage
point for safety lines).

It shall
– be present on those locations where the danger of falling exists and no guard-rail can be constructed
(e.g. a step-up, a hatch-opening, a standing place, a platform, a ladder-end);
– be situated at a logical position in relation to the body and be in the right direction to provide support;
– have a maximum successive distance of 1,0 m if more than one grip is needed to ensure sufficient
body support;
– have a minimum length of 0,15 m;
– be smooth and rounded and formed to prevent the hand from slipping off;
– offer a free hand-space between the grip and any other part of the structure of 60 mm minimum.

If a grip can possibly be used as an anchorage point, see 'foot supports' for loads and dimensions.

Anchorage points for safety lines shall

– be present on those locations where the danger of falling exists and no guard-rail can be constructed
(e.g. a step-up, a hatch-opening, a standing place, a platform, a ladder-end);
– be situated at a logical position related to the body and be in the right position to provide body support
during work activities;
– have a maximum successive distance of 1,0 m if more than one anchorage point is needed;
– offer an opening having a minimum size of 30 mm diameter;
– have a cross section diameter with a maximum of 20 mm;
– have no sharp edges inside and outside;
– be calculated for at least a concentrated load of 20 kN in any direction without breaking down, because
the use of one point by two personnel is possible;
– all be coloured uniformly (yellow) to contrast with the back-ground.
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Anchorage points for emergency descent equipment shall

– stand a load of 10 kN per simultaneously attached person without breaking down with a minimum of
20 kN;
– be coloured uniformly (yellow) to contrast with the back-ground and marked with the safe working load
(SWL);
– be available near the emergency access to the outside of the nacelle and marked for its use.

Fixing points for hoisting equipment shall withstand an equal or higher failure load than anchorage points
for safety lines and shall be marked with a safe working load.

Climbing facilities higher than 3,0 m shall be inaccessible for unauthorised persons.

Outside ladders require anti-climbing guards against unauthorised access. An anti-climbing guard can be
a lock out element or the removal of the lower part of the ladder (> 2,5 m).

A climbing facility shall begin, in use, at a maximum of 0,5 m above floor level and end at a minimum of
1,1 m (guard rail level) above the upper floor. Where the extension of the climbing facility is impossible for
structural reasons or there is no danger of falling from the arrival level, ladders may end at floor level and
grips up to 1,3 m shall be provided. Where personnel have to fasten or unfasten a lanyard to or from the
anchorage line a suitable standing place (e.g. a closed hatch) shall be available. It shall be possible to
fasten a selected fall arrest device before starting to climb and unfasten after leaving the ladder.

A minimum free foot space of 0,2 m shall exist over the full width above and behind every step, rung or
foot support.

The free climbing clearance, measured from the centre of the step or rung, shall be at minimum: vertically
2,0 m, wide 0,6 m and deep 0,75 m. For ladders and climbing aids the depth of 0,75 m is allowed to have
a local minimum of 0,6 m.

A climbing facility only installed for use as an emergency descent route that is directly accessible only from
the emergency exit and not directly from below requires no anchorage line.

A safety cage can be omitted if the ladder is inside a cage-shaped structure and the free passage
between ladder and structure is no more than 0,8 m on the climbing side e.g. realised by mounting the
ladder this distance from the tower wall. The dimensional requirements for openings mentioned below
have to be fulfilled.

A safety cage shall start at a maximum of 3 m above the departure level and, except where there is no
danger of falling, extend up to 1,1 m at the arrival level. Successive sections should be staggered
sideways. A hatch shall separate the sections where this staggering is impossible for construction
reasons. The hoops of safety cages shall have a diameter of 0,7 m to 0,8 m. The openings in the safety
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cages shall be not more than 0,40 m whereby the horizontal width of these openings shall not exceed
0,3 m.

If the anti-fall device is an anchorage line and fall-protection mechanism, the turbine manufacturer shall
equip it with at least one fall arrester and provide all relevant information to the owner of the turbine. The
fall arrester shall be suitable for use on the type of anchorage line (rigid or flexible) supplied.

All flexible anchorage lines shall be of wire rope construction. Synthetic fibre or textile ropes shall not be
used.

For guard-rails on stairs see 4.4.

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4.6 Moving parts, guards and blocking devices

Moving parts that could be hazardous and may need to be approached during operation or inspection and
maintenance or repair shall be guarded in accordance with EN 292, EN 563 and EN 953.

Guards shall
– be used to protect persons from moving turbine parts (e.g. hub, shaft(s), brake disc, yaw mechanism)
that could be hazardous on contact;
– not give rise to any additional risk;
– not be easy to by-pass or render non-operational;
– where possible, enable essential maintenance work to be done without dismantling;
– be securely held in place;
– be used to eliminate any risk of injury caused by contact with or proximity to live electrical parts or
machinery parts operating at high temperatures;
– be fixed by systems that can only be opened with tools;
– where possible, be unable to remain in place without their fasteners;
– be of robust construction especially when they might be used as foot support.

Moving parts such as rotor, yaw and pitch mechanism that can be hazardous during inspection,
maintenance and repair shall be capable of being immobilised. For this purpose the turbine design shall
include provision of blocking devices which when fitted prevent all movement.

Blocking devices shall be

– supplied with each turbine;
– structurally robust, operated by mechanical interlocking and not depend on friction;
– calculated to hold the rotor, the yaw- or pitch system in wind speeds up to the yearly extreme wind
speed Ve1 (recurrence period of one year, ENV 61400-1, 1.3.16);
– impossible to be deactivated unintentionally and to be activated accidentally;
– mechanically secured, without dependence on friction, in their operative and non-operative positions;
– marked with the operative and non-operative positions, unless these are readily apparent;
– easily accessible and be possible to operate either without the use of separate tools or having the
necessary tools for operation available;
– capable of being operated without risk to persons;
– operated locally.

4.7 Lighting

In closed rooms the wind turbine design shall include suitable levels of illumination for work lighting,
guidance lighting and emergency lighting.

Emergency lighting shall be provided to ensure that personnel can evacuate safely in the event that the
supply to the main lighting system fails.

The lighting switch(es) shall be installed at logical and clear locations.

Provisions (e.g. wall sockets) shall exist near work-places where local increasing of the lighting level might
be needed (e.g. by means of an inspection lamp).
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Work lighting shall

– have a minimum level of 50 lux (see note) on the working surface;
– be available at the locations where inspection and maintenance has to be carried out;
– be available when the turbine is switched off for inspection and maintenance;
– be designed so that glare, stroboscopic influences and other unfortunate lighting conditions are
avoided.

Guidance lighting inside the tower shall

– have a minimum level of 10 lux (see note) on the standing surface;
– be installed near the (emergency) exits, hatches, and ladder-ends.

Emergency lighting to enable personnel to leave the turbine safely shall be provided in accordance with
EN 50172. It shall
– switch in automatically when the supply to the main lighting system fails;
– have a minimum level of 10 lux (see note) on the standing surface;
– remain lit for a minimum of 30 min;
– be available throughout all escape routes, including the proximity of exits, hatches and ladder-ends;
– shall be easily tested.

NOTE More stringent values for minimum lighting levels may be required in member states to comply with national legislation (see
Annex A).

4.8 Noise

This clause only deals with the noise-emission of sound sources within the wind turbine.

4.8.1 Noise reduction

The large machinery components and the electronic power converters generate noise inside the wind
turbine. Wind turbines shall be designed and constructed so that risks resulting from airborne noise
emission are reduced to the lowest level as reasonable achievable by particularly applying measures at
source to control noise (see for example EN ISO 11688-1).

The success of the applied noise reduction measures is assessed on the basis of the actual noise
emission values (see 4.8.2) in relation to other wind turbines of the same family of machinery.

4.8.2 Determination and declaration of noise emission

NOTE 1 A (modern) wind turbine is a remote operated installation. For inspection and/or maintenance the turbine is normally
taken out of operation. On rare occasions (during a test run) it might be necessary for personnel to be inside an operational turbine.
The noise emission is related to the operating condition of the turbine. Different types of wind turbines have different modes of
operation.

The noise emission shall be determined under representative operating conditions at representative
locations.

The representative operating condition is the operating condition at nominal load.

The representative locations are the local control stations inside the wind turbine (where the turbine can
be switched on and off).

The noise emission is characterised by the sound power level (LWA) and the emission sound pressure level
(LpA).
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According to Annex A 1.7.4f of EN 292-2 the sound power level (LWA) of the sound sources does not have to
be determined.

NOTE 2 The sound power level (LWA) of the wind turbine itself can be determined and declared according to EN 61400-11.

The emission sound pressure levels (LpA) at the local control stations shall be determined as an emission
sound pressure level in an enclosed cabin in accordance with 6.3 of EN ISO 11202.

NOTE 3 This implies that environmental corrections are not required.

The declaration of the noise emission values shall be made as a dual number noise emission declaration
according to EN ISO 4871 i.e. the noise emission values (LpA) and the respective uncertainties (KpA).

If no other values for the uncertainties are given the uncertainty (KpA) is expected to be as in Annex A of
EN ISO 4871 i.e. KpA = 4 dB.

If undertaken, verification shall be possible and executed according EN ISO 4871 by using the same
mounting, installation and operating conditions as those used for the initial determination of noise emission
values.

4.9 Emergency stop

An emergency stop system is intended to divert danger both from persons and from the wind turbine. It
shall be designed in accordance with EN 292-2 and EN 418. Basically this means the activation of a
protection system that brings all the movements of the turbine to a safe state in the shortest possible time
without creating additional hazards. Resetting shall only be possible by a manual action suitable for that
purpose and shall not start the turbine again but shall only create the possibility of manually initiating a
new start sequence.

If the wind turbine is divided in different “emergency stop zones” (as mentioned in EN 418) the complete
system shall be designed in such a way that the zoning is clearly recognisable and not conflicting.

Emergency stop activation controls shall

– be installed on each machine at least in the tower base and in nacelles that can be entered;
– be red coloured, visible, clearly recognisable and easily approached from all locations where risks can
arise from moving parts;
– operate by means of forced switching and remain engaged after having been actuated;
– not depend on electronic logic.

Potential emergency situations shall be identified and the required actions from personnel shall be
prescribed in the operation and maintenance manuals.

4.10 Power disconnection

For safety reasons each turbine shall be equipped with provision to disconnect or isolate it from all its
power sources during inspection and maintenance in accordance with EN 1037.

Disconnect/isolate devices apply to all power sources such as

– mechanical power,
– electrical power,
– hydraulic/pneumatic power.
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Disconnect devices shall

– be supplied to isolate each individual mechanical, electrical or hydraulic sub-system, or circuit or individual
item thereof from his external source or load as required for protection, inspection, maintenance and
testing;
– be clearly recognisable and marked;
– be lockable or have a removable part if the reconnection could endanger persons;
– be lockable where an operator is unable from his working place to check that the energy is still cut off;
– not depend on control logic.

The only exception to the above requirements is that certain circuits may remain connected to their energy
sources in order, for example, to protect information, to provide lighting, etc. In this case other steps shall
be taken to ensure operator safety.

4.11 Fire protection

For safety reasons certain materials must not be used and the design requirements below are to be
applied.

Oil absorbing construction materials shall not be incorporated in the nacelle or in the tower when leak oil
could result in oil soaked material.

Escape routes including climbing facilities shall maintain their function for a minimum of 30 min in case of
fire.

If installed, fire extinguishers, for local use to extinguish a starting fire, shall have a minimum capacity
comparable with a CO2-extinguisher of 2 kg content.

4.12 Warning signs

Warning signs are needed where risks remain despite all the measures adopted or where residual or
potential risks remain. They shall be supplied by the manufacturer in a local language that can be read and
understood by the operator, the local authorities and inspection or enforcement bodies.

Warning signs can be texts, signs, pictograms, colours or audible warnings (see EN 457 / ISO 7731), they
shall
– comply with EN 981or use international or readily understandable pictograms;
– be permanent and have permanent colours;
– be securely fixed on items of equipment;
– be designed according to national law and practice regarding safety signs and warning signals at work
places;
– have a mean of testing, if incorporating visual or audible warning;
– indicate an available escape route (if applicable);
– indicate that entering or climbing of a wind turbine by unauthorised persons is dangerous and
forbidden;
– be permanently and visibly installed at locations with limited floor loads.

4.13 Offshore installation

Wind turbines installed in water or offshore require additional provisions, depending on the specific
situation, such as
– a safe access platform on the outside of each turbine,
– navigation lighting,
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– communication equipment,
– accommodation for bad weather.

Offshore installation of wind turbines results in the need for additional procedures, with regard for remote
location and the possibility of extreme conditions, such as
– extra careful planning of working procedures,
– specific safety and emergency procedures,
– a warning procedure for bad weather.

Requirements for these additional procedures are not included in this standard.

4.14 Requirements for manuals and warnings

4.14.1 Operator's instruction manual and maintenance manual

4.14.1.1 General content

An operator's instruction manual and maintenance manual shall be supplied by the manufacturer and
delivered with the wind turbine(s). These manuals shall contain instructions for owners, operators and
maintenance personnel relating to the use of the turbine(s), in conformance with Clause 5 of EN 292-2.

These instructions shall be in accordance with national law and practice regarding ergonomics for the
prevention of bodily disorders.

The operator's instruction manual and maintenance manual shall include the following information:
– general information containing
- a description of the wind turbine systems, including the operational limits and the electrical and
mechanical installations,
- a description of any safety system, the shutdown levels and shutdown actions,
- weight of relevant turbine parts, location of attachment points and methods of hoisting;
– safety instructions including the remaining risks;
– verification of the safety requirements and/or protective measures;
– operating instructions;
– inspection and maintenance requirements;
– the noise declarations (see 4.8.2) related to the different turbine types or turbine model numbers and
turbine configuration details covered by the specific operator's instruction manual and maintenance
manual.
NOTE Technical information describing the turbine must contain the data about the noise emissions also (see 5.5.1c of EN 292-2).

4.14.1.2 Safety instructions and emergency procedures

Safety instructions and emergency procedures are related to the specific turbine type and are essential for
the health and safety of personnel. They shall be incorporated in the operator's instruction manual.

Certain safety instructions are the responsibility of the turbine operator. The manufacturer shall supply
sufficient information to enable the operator to comply with his obligations to provide these instructions.

The requirements for instructions in relation to health and safety are given below.

Safety instructions shall be written in a language that can be read and understood by the operator and by
the local authorities.
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As a minimum, safety instructions included as a chapter in the operator's instruction manual shall describe
all provisions and procedures relating to the health and safety of personnel, including
– when supplied, portable fire fighting equipment;
– escape routes;
– use of specific personal protective equipment and descent devices as escape route equipment;
– safe use of ladders;
– closing of hatch covers;
– securing in open as well in closed position the nacelle covers, doors and hatches affected by wind or
gravity;
– attaching not permanently installed emergency descent devices (if any) in their operating positions
before starting work in the nacelle;
– the prohibition of normal work inside the nacelle during normal operation of the turbine;
– description of the available mechanical blocking of rotor, pitch and yaw movement, including wind speeds
for safe operation, application and removal;
– the instructions for the application and removal of the blocking devices;
– requirements to remove traces of oil leakage from the floor(s) as soon as they are discovered;
– replacing at service of contaminated oil absorbing materials such as mineral wool, sand or sound
insulation;
– how to handle the safety aspects in case of remote operation;
– separate instructions for provisions such as elevators and hoisting equipment;
– separate instructions for hoisting equipment in connection with wind speed, clearance, obstructions
and yawing;
– work restrictions related to unusual weather conditions such as hail, lightning, high winds, fog or icing;
– all foreseeable emergency situations (to include evacuation and escape);
– procedure in the event of wind turbine failure (especially a freewheeling situation);
– information on actions to be taken by personnel after a prolonged period of turbine stand still.

All verification methods of the safety requirements and/or protective measures shall be self-evident
requiring only measurement and/or inspection.

4.14.1.3 Operator's instruction manual

The operation instructions shall prescribe requirement for trained and competent personnel. The
requirements for operator's instruction manuals are in EN 292 and in ENV 61400-1.

4.14.1.4 Maintenance manual

A maintenance manual is related to a specific turbine type. This manual shall be written in a language that
can be read and understood by the inspection and maintenance personnel. An inspection and
maintenance manual is also required to safeguard the health and safety of personnel working on the
turbine and for other persons in the area. The requirements for the manual in relation to health and safety
are given below.

A maintenance manual shall

– prescribe requirements for trained and competent personnel;
– contain all the necessary drawings diagrams and part specifications;
– contain any specific turbine modifications;
– identify the need to test and inspect all safety equipment, lifts, hoists and fire extinguishers periodically
in accordance with local regulations;
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– specify wind speeds, including allowances for gusts, above which specific activities are not permitted,
making due allowance for safe use of emergency descent equipment;
– give instructions for
- the number of personnel needed for specific activities,
- inspection of safety features (e.g. ladders, descent devices, anchorage lines, attachment points),
- inspection of installed safety devices (e.g. over speed detection, electrical protection),
- inspection of installed lighting and emergency back up,
- maintenance and capacity tests of installed safety devices (e.g. mechanical brake, tip mechanism,
emergency pitching),
- maintenance of descent devices,
- safe-working (e.g. high temperature, high pressure, trapped energy, etc.),
- specific sequences of work,
- storage of equipment in each turbine, such as manuals, blocking devices, etc.

4.14.2 Other markings

Information for a rescue team (in case of a rescue operation) should be placed both in the top of the
turbine and at the bottom of the structure. This information shall contain at least the identification of the
location of the wind turbine.

4.15 Requirements for operation and maintenance (Information for use)

4.15.1 General

The information relating to operation instructions and inspection and maintenance requirements in the
operator's instruction manual and maintenance manual provided by the manufacturer shall specify the
following requirements.

4.15.2 Operation and maintenance personnel

The operation personnel shall be instructed and trained for the specific turbine type, to
– identify turbine malfunction,
– understand the site rules and procedures,
– always carry the battery operated light inside the turbine (if no emergency lighting is installed),
– familiarise themselves with the provisions made for emergency evacuation of an injured person from
anywhere in the turbine.

Third parties shall be made aware of all potentially dangerous situations and the precautions they have to
take. In that situation personal protective equipment, instructions and training shall be provided for these
persons.

The inspection and maintenance personnel shall be instructed and trained for the specific turbine type to
the same extent as described for operation personnel. Furthermore they shall be instructed and trained to
– use the inspection and maintenance manual,
– follow the safe-working procedures.
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4.15.3 Personal protective equipment

Personal protective equipment shall be available and used to protect against residual personal risks.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) includes full body harness, lanyard, energy absorber to reduce the
braking force to 6 kN, protective helmet, ear protection, protective footwear, gloves, eye and ear
protection, thermal clothes, etc.

A sufficient number of fall arresters shall be available on a wind farm to equip persons required to
undertake simultaneous work activities in or on wind turbines requiring their use.

Full body harnesses, fall arresters, shock absorbers and lanyards need periodic inspection, testing and
periodic training of personnel. It is practical and very helpful for this equipment to be of unified type, at
least for all the turbines on a particular site.

4.15.3.1 Additional safety instructions

Safety instructions shall

– prescribe carrying communication equipment when climbing to the nacelle,
– prescribe keeping escape routes free at all times,
– prescribe two persons to be present when working above base level,
– prescribe that a wind turbine that is left in an unusable condition shall be tagged ”Out of service
because of …” in the tower base.
Storage of flammable materials inside a turbine shall not be allowed.
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Annex A
(informative)

National informative annexes

A.0 Introduction
The present standard defines minimum and/or maximum values for doors, hatch openings, floors,
climbing facilities or lighting levels. Member States may have national legislation for the safety and health
protection of workers at work that specifies more stringent limit values for these fields.

In addition to the specifications concerning the “information for use”, operators of wind turbines must
observe the national laws on occupational health and safety of workers at work. The European Directives
on occupational health and safety in accordance with Article 137 (ex-Article 118a) of the EC Treaty
contain minimum requirements only. According to paragraph 5 of Article 137 of the EC Treaty, the
Member States are allowed to 'maintain or introduce more stringent protective measures compatible with
this Treaty'.

The relevant national regulations/normative documents – if known – are listed below:

A.1 Germany (DE)

Arbeitsschutzgesetz (ArbSchG, 7 Aug 1996) (BGBL. I 1996 S.1246)
Occupational Health and Safety Act

Gesetz über die Durchführung von Maßnahmen des Arbeitsschutzes zur Verbesserung der Sicherheit und
des Gesundheitsschutzes der Beschäftigten bei der Arbeit. (deutsche Umsetzung der EG-Richtlinie
89/391/EWG)
Act on the application of measures for the improvement of the safety and health of workers at work. (German
implementation of EC Directive 89/391/EEC)

Verordnung über Sicherheit und Gesundheitsschutz bei der Benutzung persönlicher Schutzausrüstung bei
der Arbeit (PSA-Benutzungsverordnung - deutsche Umsetzung der EG-Richtlinie 89/656/EWG)
Regulation on safety and health protection when using personal protective equipment at work (Use of Work
Equipment Regulation - German implementation of EC Directive 89/656/EEC)

Verordnung über Arbeitsstätten (Arbeitsstättenverordnung) und Arbeitsstätten-Richtlinie ASR (z.B. über

Beleuchtung, Türen und Tore, Fußböden, Feuerlöscheinrichtungen,...)
Regulation on Workplaces (Workplaces Regulation) and Workplaces Directives ASR (e.g. on lighting, doors
and gates, floors, fire fighting equipment ...)

BG-Vorschrift B 3 “Lärm” (deutsche Umsetzung der EG-Richtlinie 86/188/EWG)

BG Rule B 3 “Noise” (issued by the Statutory Accident Insurance Institutions – German implementation of
EC Directive 86/188/EEC)

BG-Vorschrift A 8 “Sicherheits- und Gesundheitskennzeichnung am Arbeitsplatz” (deutsche Umsetzung der

EG-Richtlinie 92/58/EG)
BG Rule A 8 “Safety and/or health signs at work” (issued by the Statutory Accident Insurance Institutions -
German implementation of EC Directive 92/58/EC)
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A.2 Denmark (DK)

Approval Scheme for Wind Turbines:

“Teknisk grundlag for typegodkendelse og certificering af vindmøller i Danmark”, Energistyrelsen

15. April 2000, afsnit 3.6 “Personsikkerhed”.
“Technical Criteria for Type Approval and Certification of Wind Turbines in Denmark”, Danish Energy Agency
(April 15, 2000), section 3.6 “Personnel Safety”.

Danish Working Environment Act:

Lov om arbejdsmiljø.
Danish law concerning Working Environment, from the Danish Ministry of Labour.

The Machine Directory:

Arbejdstilsynets bekendtgørelse om indretning af tekniske hjælpemidler med tilhørende ændringer.

Danish legislation for the Machinery Directory, announcement from the Danish Labour Inspection.

The use of technical equipment:

Arbejdstilsynets bekendtgørelse om anvendelse af tekniske hjælpemidler.

Announcement from the Danish Labour Inspection.

Arbejdstilsynets bekendtgørelse om hejseredskaber og spil.

Instruction concerning machines and machine plants:

Arbejdstilsynets Anvisning om maskiner og maskinanlæg.

Machines and Machine Plants, Instruction from the Danish Labour Inspection.

Arbejdstilsynets anvisning om opstilling, eftersyn og vedligeholdelse af hejse-, løfte- og

transportredskaber.

A.3 Spain (ES)

Occupational Risk Prevention Law:

- Ley 31/1995 (BOE 10-11-1995) Ley de Prevención de Riesgos Laborales.

Law 31/1995 Occupational risk prevention law.
- Real Decreto 39/1997 (BOE 31-1-1997) Reglamento de los Servicios de Prevención.
Royal Decree 39/1997 Prevention Services Regulation.
- Real Decreto 487/1997 (BOE 23-4-1997) Disposiciones mínimas de seguridad y salud relativas a la
manipulación manual de cargas que entrañe riesgos, en particular dorsolumbares, para los
trabajadores.
Royal Decree 487/1997 Minimum requirements for health and safety concerning manual manipulation
of loads at work.
- Real Decreto 486/1997 (BOE 23-4-1997) Disposiciones mínimas de seguridad y salud en los lugares
de trabajo.
Royal Decree 486/1997 Minimum requirements for health and safety on working places.
- Real Decreto 485/1997 (BOE 23-4-1997) Disposiciones mínimas en materia de señalización de
seguridad y salud en el trabajo.
Royal Decree 485/1997 Minimum requirements for health and safety warning signs at work.
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- Real Decreto 773/1997 (BOE 12-6-1997, rect. 18-7-1997) Disposiciones mínimas de seguridad y salud
relativas a la utilización por los trabajadores de equipos de protección individual.
Royal Decree 773/1997 Minimum requirements for health and safety concerning use of personal
protective equipment at work.
- Real Decreto 1215/1997 (BOE 7-8-1997) por el que se establecen las disposiciones mínimas de
seguridad y salud para la utilización por los trabajadores de los equipos de trabajo.
Royal Decree 1215/1997 Minimum requirements for health and safety concerning use of work
equipment.
- Real Decreto 1316/1989 (BOE 2-11-1989, rect 9-12-89 y 26-5-1990) Protección de los trabajadores
frente a los riesgos derivados de la exposición al ruido durante el trabajo.
Royal Decree 1316/1989 Protection to noise exposure at work.
- Real Decreto 614/2001 (BOE 21-6-2001) por el que se establecen las disposiciones mínimas para la
protección de la seguridad y salud de los trabajadores frente al riesgo eléctrico.
Royal Decree 614/2001 Minimum requirements for health and safery protection against electric shock
hazard.

Machinery

- Real Decreto 1435/1992 (BOE 11-12-1992) por el que se dictan las disposiciones de aplicación de la
Directiva del Consejo 89/392/CEE, relativa a la aproximación de las legislaciones de los Estados
miembros sobre máquinas.
Royal Decree 1435/1992 Spanish implementation of EC Directive 89/392/EEC.
- Real Decreto 56/1995 (BOE 8-2-1995) por el que se modifica el RD 1435/1992.
Royal Decree 56/1995 Modifications of Royal Decree 1435/1992.
- Resolución de 5-7-1999 (BOE 18-8-1999) por la que se acuerda la publicación de la lista actualizada
de normas armonizadas en el ámbito del RD 1435/1992.
Resolution 5-7-1999 Announcement in which is decided the publication of harmonised standards
concerning Royal Decree 1435/1992.
- Real Decreto 212/2002 (BOE 1-3-2002) Emisiones sonoras en el entorno debidas a determinadas
máquinas de uso al aire libre.
Royal Decree 212/2002 Noise emission in the environment by equipment for use outdoors.

Low Voltage Installation Regulation

- Real Decreto 842/2002 (BOE 18-9-2002) por el que se aprueba el Reglamento Electrotécnico de Baja
Tensión.
Royal Decree 842/2002 Low Voltage Installation Regulation.

High Voltage Installation Regulation

- Real Decreto 3275/1982 (BOE 1-12-1982, rect 18-1-1983) sobre condiciones técnicas y de seguridad
en centrales eléctricas, subestaciones y centros de transformación.
Royal Decree 3275/1982. Power stations, substations and transformation centers Regulation.
- Orden de 6 de julio de 1984 (BOE 1-8-1984), por la que se aprueban las instrucciones técnicas
complementarias del Reglamento sobre Condiciones Técnicas y Garantías de Seguridad en Centrales
Eléctricas, Subestaciones y Centros de Transformación.
Order of 6 July 1984. Power stations, substations and transformation centers complementary technical
instructions.

A.4 France (FR)

Le code du travail titre III: Hygiène, sécurité et conditions de travail

La loi n° 91-1414 du 31 décembre 1991 modifiant le code du travail et le code de la santé publique en vue
de favoriser la prévention des risques professionnels et portant transposition de directives européennes
89-391 relatives à la santé et à la sécurité du travail.
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A.5 United Kingdom (GB)

Workplace (Health and Welfare) Regulations 1992

Provisions and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1992

A.6 Greece (GR)

Law 1568/1985, “Health and safety of employees”

Presidential decrees no. 105/1995, 85/1991, 395/1994, 396/1994, 377/1993, 16/1996, 17/1996,18/1996
translating the following directives into the Greek Law: 92/58/CEE, 86/188/CEE, 89/654/CEE,
89/655/CEE, 89/656/CEE, 89/391/CEE, 89/392/CEE, 91/368/CEE, 91/383/CEE.

A.7 Ireland (IE)

A.7.1 Laws and Regulations

A.7.1.1 Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, 1989

A.7.1.2 Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act (General Applications)

Regulation, 1993

A.7.1.3 European Communities (Protection of Workers)(Exposure to Noise)

Regulations, 1990

A.7.1.4 European Communities (Machinery) Regulations, 1994

A.7.1.5 European Communities (Machinery) (Amendment) Regulations, 1995

A.8 Italy (IT)

Decreto del Presidente della Repubblica 27 aprile 1955, n. 547 "Norme per la prevenzione degli infortuni sul
lavoro".
Decree of the President of the Republic of 27th April 1955 No. 547 "Rules for the prevention of accidents
during work".

Decreto legislativo 19 settembre 1994, n. 626 "Attuazione delle direttive 89/391/CEE, 89/654/CEE,
89/655/CEE, 90/269/CEE, 90/270/CEE, 90/394/CEE e 90/679/CEE riguardanti il miglioramento della
sicurezza e della salute dei lavoratori sul luogo di lavoro".
Government's Decree of 19th September 1994, No. 626 "Enforcement of Directives No. 89/391/EEC,
89/654/EEC, 89/655/EEC, 90/269/EEC, 90/270/EEC, 90/394/EEC e 90/679/EEC concerning the
improvement of safety and health of labour on working places" and the subsequent amendments approved
by the Decree of the Italian Government of 18th march 1996.

Decreto Legislativo 14 agosto 1996, n. 493 “Attuazione della direttiva 92/58/CEE concernente le prescrizioni
minime per la segnaletica di sicurezza e/o di salute sul luogo di lavoro”
Government’s Decree of 14th August 1996, No.493 “Enforcement of Directive No. 92/98/CEE concerning
minimum requirements for safety and/or health warning signs on working places.

The requirements in this document supersede those given in Table A of DPR 547/1955 (see first item
above) as far as safety and/or health warning signs are concerned.
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A.9 The Netherlands (NL)

Arbeidsomstandighedenwet
The Working Conditions Act.

Veiligheidsbesluit voor fabrieken en werkplaatsen

The Safety Regulations Act for Factories and Workshops.

Elektronisch veiligheidsbesluit
The Electrical Safety Regulations.

NVN 11400-0 Wind turbines – Part 0: Criteria for type-certification – Technical criteria