Windsocks at power stations are a necessary safety item for compliance with COMAH regulations.
The windsock is usually made in durable high visibility orange material. They provide a quick visual indication of wind direction and a guide to wind speed. The windsock should be placed at a high point, in clear air, and needs to be easy visible to all workers. It is important that the windsock is visible so it can quickly indicate the wind direction of any hazardous chemical or gas leaks. To guide workers to the correct muster point in the event of an emergency. This helps to avoid life threatening air pollution in the case of an emergency.
It can take a considerable time to get accurate meteorological information to a site emergency. However, the windsock is an instant guide that can help determine how a critical incident may affect the surrounding areas
Windsocks are used as an essential health and safety tool in many other applications and you can find which ones here.
We can advise and supply windsock equipment to meet your health and safety needs for many industries including power-stations. Contact us for a quote either email our team. or +44 (0) 1245 230 700. Alternatively order our high quality standard range of windsocks via our online shop.
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