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Purpose of this document:

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To advise on health and safety when maintaining the Club’s photovoltaic system.

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General statement of risk:

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Any maintenance on the Anchorage roof carries risk.

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Useful sources of guidance; references; relevant legislation:

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The What3Words location of the Anchorage (upriver quay heading) is downward superhero dame.

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Detailed information:

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The photovoltaic (solar) panel is a 100 watt panel mounted on the roof of the clubhouse and does not normally need any maintenance. It gives an output of 12–14volts at 4/5amps keeping our 110amp battery well charged. The charge is delivered through the panel controller in the clubhouse and from that feeds our 12volt lighting. This has a safety device at 11.5volts to stop the battery from being totally discharged. It also has two USB ports at 5 volts so officers

and members can charge their mobile phones with a USB lead. With this system in place, the battery is always ready to start the generator.

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Recommendations for safety/best practice:

 

Access to the photovoltaic system on the roof would need to be by ladder, for the use of which normal precautionary best practice is required. A minimum of two people should be at the Anchorage during any work on the solar panel.

 

Work is only to be executed with the knowledge of the Boatswain and/or one of the two Coxswains. Boatswain contact number: 07410 379 996 (Flatman); Coxswains: 07774 797 173 (Gray); 07777 630 273 (Evans)

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What to do in an emergency or when Club action is needed:

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First Aid kits are situated prominently inside the Anchorage together with a list of First Aiders. Operatives must be aware of the emergency, coastguard and ambulance calling procedure, also displayed prominently and highlighted in premises induction.

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Who to contact in relation to this Annexe:  

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Boatswain 07410 379996

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Date agreed by the Committee:

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17 February 2021

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