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Connected Safety for Renewable Energy Workers

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IMPULSAR LA SEGURIDAD BASADA EN DATOS.

The renewable energy sector is rapidly growing and transforming the global energy landscape, driven by the urgent need to mitigate climate change, enhance energy security, and harness clean and sustainable sources of power.

This sector encompasses a diverse range of technologies, including solar, wind, hydroelectric, geothermal, and bioenergy, each playing a crucial role in the transition towards a low-carbon economy.

Solar Energy: Solar photovoltaic (PV) systems convert sunlight directly into electricity, offering a clean and abundant source of energy. The deployment of solar PV installations, both utility-scale and distributed, has experienced exponential growth in recent years, driven by declining costs and supportive policies.

Wind Energy: Wind turbines harness the kinetic energy of wind to generate electricity, making wind energy one of the most cost-effective and rapidly deployable renewable energy sources. Advancements in turbine technology, coupled with favorable wind resources, have propelled the growth of onshore and offshore wind farms worldwide.

Hydroelectric Power: Hydroelectric power plants utilize the gravitational force of flowing water to spin turbines and generate electricity. While large-scale hydropower projects have been operational for decades, there is a growing focus on small-scale and pumped-storage hydropower facilities to enhance flexibility and energy storage capabilities.

Geothermal Energy: Geothermal energy harnesses the heat from the Earth's interior to generate electricity or provide direct heating and cooling solutions. This renewable source is particularly valuable for its baseload power generation capabilities and potential for district heating and cooling applications.

Bioenergy: Bioenergy encompasses a range of technologies that convert organic matter, such as agricultural residues, forestry waste, and dedicated energy crops, into various forms of energy, including electricity, heat, and biofuels. Advanced bioenergy technologies, like second-generation biofuels and biogas, offer promising pathways for sustainable energy production.

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CONNECTED GAS DETECTION AND LONE WORKER MONITORING FOR THE RENEWABLE ENERGY INDUSTRY.

Blackline has a solution to mitigate risks for renewable energy production workers that begins with connected wearable gas detectors to help protect them from potentially deadly gas exposures. These devices also offer critical lone-worker capabilities, such as fall and no-motion detection, missed check-in alarms, and an SOS latch for immediate assistance. The second level adds additional protection for the safety of your entire operations, keeping teams aware of potential dangers in real-time when they arise. Together these connected gas detection solutions help to ensure your team's safety until the end of their day at work.

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Lone workers such as operators and technicians often work independently within the renewable energy industry and may require immediate assistance if an incident occurs.

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With various hazards in the renewable energy industry and the requirement for confined space entries, workers need a connected safety solution like a G7 to ensure they are always safe. 

CONOZCA MÁS

When it comes to monitoring the air quality in a facility, no other product compares to the G7 EXO which deploys in minutes, delivering reliable connectivity for 100+ days, even in the harshest conditions. 

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Renewable Energy Toxic and Combustible Gas Hazards

  • Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) - This toxic gas can be released from geothermal power plants and biogas facilities that use organic matter as fuel. Exposure can cause respiratory issues, dizziness, and even death at high concentrations.
  • Sulfur dioxide (SO2) - Another toxic gas that can be present in geothermal and biodiesel production processes.
  • Ammonia (NH3) - Potentially released during biomass processing for bioenergy production, ammonia is a toxic gas that can cause respiratory issues and eye irritation.

 

Combustible Gases:

  • Methane (CH4) - A combustible gas produced during anaerobic digestion in biogas facilities and from the decomposition of biomass.
  • Hydrogen (H2) - An explosive gas that may be present in hydrogen fuel production processes for renewable electricity generation and industrial applications like steel production.
  • Hexane - A highly flammable solvent used in some biodiesel production processes, posing a fire and explosion risk
  • Combustible dusts - Biomass materials like wood pellets or agricultural residues can create combustible dust hazards if not properly handled and contained.

Renewables are set to surpass coal as the largest electricity source by early 2025

(IEA's Report)

Renewable Energy Lone Worker Risks

  • Workers in the wind energy sector often have to work at significant heights while inspecting, maintaining, or repairing wind turbines. Falls from heights pose a severe risk of injury or fatality, especially for lone workers without immediate assistance.
  • Certain renewable energy operations, such as hydroelectric plants, may require workers to enter confined spaces with limited access and egress points. These confined spaces can pose risks of asphyxiation, entrapment, or exposure to hazardous atmospheres.
  • Renewable energy workers frequently work with heavy machinery, high-voltage equipment, and rotating components, which can pose risks of entanglement, electrocution, or crushing injuries, particularly for lone workers without supervision.
  • Many renewable energy sites are exposed to harsh weather conditions, such as high winds, extreme temperatures, or precipitation, which can increase the risk of accidents or injuries for lone workers.
  • Lone workers in the renewable energy sector may have to travel long distances to reach remote sites, increasing their exposure to transportation-related risks, such as vehicle accidents or breakdowns. To mitigate these risks, employers in the renewable energy sector must implement robust safety protocols, provide comprehensive training, and utilize appropriate personal protective equipment and communication systems to ensure the well-being of their lone workers.

Discover two gas sensors critical for safety in the Renewable Energy industry.

La conectividad y el software para proteger aún más a su equipo.

Blackline’s connected safety and robust software offering provide the renewable energy industry with solutions that offer ultimate protection from worksite hazards and help you run a more efficient operation.

Seguridad de siguiente nivel: el portal en línea Blackline Live le permite gestionar sus dispositivos de seguridad conectados G7, supervisar sus instalaciones y el bienestar de su personal en tiempo real, responder a emergencias e informar sobre los datos recopilados. El simple cumplimiento ya no es suficiente.

Visibilidad inigualable: Blackline Analytics ofrece una visión completa de los datos de cumplimiento, uso y alerta de su flota de seguridad conectada en una única herramienta fácil de usar. Analice los datos históricos y en tiempo real para anticiparse a situaciones potencialmente peligrosas y evitar que se produzcan incidentes.

Mejora de la productividad: los dispositivos conectados proporcionan datos que pueden descubrir oportunidades para aumentar la eficiencia operativa, ofreciendo el potencial de ahorrar millones en ingresos perdidos.

Respuestas optimizadas: la supervisión integral de la seguridad y las notificaciones masivas le ofrecen un control completo y rápido de la gestión de las evacuaciones y las emergencias.

Siempre a punto: el Centro de Operaciones de Seguridad interno de Blacklinecuenta con personal las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana, con agentes de supervisión formados profesionalmente y centrados exclusivamente en garantizar la seguridad de su personal.

Los dispositivos conectados que necesita para una seguridad sin igual.

Con la amplia gama de dispositivos de seguridad de Blackline, obtendrá un ecosistema completo que no deja al azar ningún aspecto de la seguridad de los trabajadores o del lugar de trabajo. Tanto si necesita supervisión de la seguridad personal, detección de gases o supervisión de zonas, todas las soluciones G7 ofrecen conectividad y versatilidad llave en mano.

Protección fiable - Control de gases combustibles inmunes al veneno con detección de LEL de amplio espectro

Ejecución eficiente : conéctese en minutos dondequiera que se coloque o lleve el dispositivo

Diseñadas para condiciones extremas : para enfrentarse a condiciones duras y difíciles en cualquier lugar del mundo.

Ready and reliable – The G7 EXO’s100+ days of battery life allows devices to remain in operation longer, reducing the manpower needed to swap batteries or devices and the number of permits required

Conectividad directa a la nube: conectividad celular líder en el sector y conectividad por satélite opcional para zonas remotas (por ejemplo, lleve el puente magnético por satélite de su camión a su todoterreno), transmitiendo todos los datos directamente a la nube.

Bajo coste de propiedad: la batería extralarga de G7 EXO elimina la necesidad de adquirir monitores adicionales, lo que supone un ahorro de decenas de miles de dólares. Y con los wearables conectados, puede localizar fácilmente un dispositivo perdido

Immediate Awareness - Text and email alerts keep you fully aware of device status and active situations

No tiene sentido - Elimina la necesidad de factores de corrección de LEL, minimizando evacuaciones innecesarias y costosas por lecturas falsas

Maximum flexibility – Thousands of gas detection configurations available in single-gas to five-gas detectors with or without a pump

Uncompromised safety – Extensive person down safety features such as fall detection, missed check-in alarms, an S.O.S. latch to call for immediate assistance and no-motion detection, two-way communications and push-to-talk functionality.

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ENOVERT UTILIZA LOS DATOS PARA PROTEGER A LOS TRABAJADORES Y MITIGAR LOS RIESGOS

Enovert, empresa líder en gestión de vertederos y recursos de residuos, utiliza Blackline Safety análisis de datos para mejorar la detección de gases y la prevención de la exposición.

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Mantener la seguridad de los trabajadores con la detección precisa de gases combustibles

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