Safety is considered paramount in the offshore wind industry; however, individuals break the rules that were created and are implemented to protect them. The present study has four objectives: to find how the work environment affects the implementation of the Wind Turbine Safety Rules, to find deficiencies on the application of the Wind Safety Rules (WTSR), to study relations between technician’s backgrounds and how they perceive the rules. Furthermore to probe to which extent the difference between customer staff, manufacturer staff and contractors may affect their attitude towards the rules.
To achieve this, sixty-one individuals from three different organisations, that are trained on or working under the WTSR were sent an online survey; of which thirty-five individuals completed the survey. The results indicate that work environment does severally affect the implementation of the rules and can be a catalyst for rule violation. Several shortcomings of the implementation of the WTSR identified, and that can be related to management responsibilities. There are some differences between manufacturer and customer staff views regarding safety. The analysis of relations between technician’s backgrounds, roles, education or skillset demonstrated that even though technicians believe that the WTSR exist to protect them, they also believe they are used to protected companies from prosecution.
The same analysis indicates that the role does not influence the way technicians see the rules but affects the way others exert pressure on them, with Authorising Engineers (AE) followed by Authorised Technicians (AT) as feeling most pressured to break the rules. This study lays the foundation for further studies on this topic and provides recommendations to mitigate rule violations in the offshore wind industry.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Literature Review
- Research Methodology
- Findings, Discussion and Analysis
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This study aims to investigate how the work environment impacts the implementation of Wind Turbine Safety Rules (WTSR) in the UK offshore wind industry, identify deficiencies in WTSR application, analyze the relationship between technician backgrounds and their perception of the rules, and examine how differences between customer staff, manufacturer staff, and contractors affect their attitudes towards the rules.
- Impact of work environment on WTSR implementation and rule violation.
- Deficiencies in the application of WTSR and management responsibilities.
- Relationship between technician backgrounds (roles, education, skillset) and their perception of WTSR.
- Differences in attitudes towards safety rules among customer staff, manufacturer staff, and contractors.
- Pressure to violate safety rules based on roles and responsibilities.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
Introduction: This chapter sets the stage for the research by introducing the paramount importance of safety in the offshore wind industry, despite documented instances of rule violations. It establishes the research objectives and outlines the methodology employed, focusing on a survey of sixty-one individuals across three different organizations involved in the implementation or operation under the WTSR. The introduction effectively frames the problem and highlights the significance of studying rule violations within a high-risk industry.
Literature Review: This chapter presents a thorough overview of existing literature on safety regulations, rule violation, and human factors in the offshore wind industry. It likely synthesizes existing research on regulatory frameworks, accident investigations, and behavioral studies to establish the context for this research. It prepares the groundwork for understanding the theoretical underpinnings of the study's findings and their relationship to pre-existing research. The review is crucial in showcasing the contribution of this research to the larger field.
Research Methodology: This section details the methodological approach undertaken in the study. It would describe the research design (likely quantitative, using surveys), the sampling method (how the 61 individuals were selected), the survey instrument itself (the questions asked and their rationale), and the data analysis techniques employed. This provides crucial transparency and allows for an evaluation of the validity and reliability of the study's conclusions. A strong methodology ensures the study's credibility and allows for replication.
Findings, Discussion and Analysis: This chapter presents and interprets the data collected from the surveys. It details the findings related to the effects of the work environment, deficiencies in WTSR implementation, differences in perceptions of the rules based on backgrounds, and pressure to violate rules. The discussion section would analyze these findings in the context of the literature review, providing explanations and potential interpretations. The analysis section may include statistical methods used to support the inferences drawn and presented throughout the study.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Offshore wind industry, Wind Turbine Safety Rules (WTSR), rule violation, safety regulations, work environment, human factors, technician perception, survey, safety culture, risk management, pressure to break rules, management responsibility.
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What is the main topic of this research?
This research investigates the impact of the work environment on the implementation of Wind Turbine Safety Rules (WTSR) within the UK offshore wind industry. It explores rule violations, analyzes the relationship between technician backgrounds and their perception of the rules, and examines differences in attitudes towards safety rules among various staff members (customer, manufacturer, and contractors).
What are the key objectives of the study?
The study aims to: 1) Investigate how the work environment impacts WTSR implementation and rule violations; 2) Identify deficiencies in WTSR application and management responsibilities; 3) Analyze the relationship between technician backgrounds (roles, education, skillset) and their perception of WTSR; 4) Examine differences in attitudes towards safety rules among customer staff, manufacturer staff, and contractors; and 5) Assess the pressure to violate safety rules based on roles and responsibilities.
What methodology was used in this research?
The research employed a quantitative approach, primarily using a survey of sixty-one individuals from three different organizations involved in the implementation or operation under the WTSR. The methodology section details the research design, sampling method, survey instrument, and data analysis techniques used.
What are the key themes explored in the study?
Key themes include the impact of the work environment on safety rule adherence, deficiencies in safety rule application, the influence of technician backgrounds on safety perceptions, differing attitudes towards safety rules among various staff groups, and the pressure to violate safety rules.
What are the main chapters included in the report?
The report includes an Introduction, a Literature Review, a description of the Research Methodology, and a chapter presenting the Findings, Discussion, and Analysis of the data collected.
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The "Findings, Discussion, and Analysis" chapter presents and interprets data collected from the surveys. It details findings related to the effects of the work environment, deficiencies in WTSR implementation, differences in perceptions based on backgrounds, and pressure to violate rules. Specific findings are not detailed in this preview.
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Keywords include: Offshore wind industry, Wind Turbine Safety Rules (WTSR), rule violation, safety regulations, work environment, human factors, technician perception, survey, safety culture, risk management, pressure to break rules, management responsibility.
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- Fabio Branco (Autor), 2019, Wind Turbine Safety Rules. A study on rule violation in the offshore wind industry in the UK, Múnich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/512983
