Standards and training
The bodies behind the training standards I work to.
IRATA International
The Industrial Rope Access Trade Association. Training levels, certification and safety guidance for rope access work.
Visit siteGlobal Wind Organisation (GWO)
The non-profit body that sets safety and technical training standards for the wind industry, including the Blade Repair standard.
Visit sitePetzl
Manufacturer of height safety and rope access equipment, and of the ePPE platform where I track my kit inspections and records.
Visit siteIndustry bodies
Trade associations and agencies I follow for news, policy and market developments.
Wind Energy Ireland
The Irish trade association for the wind industry, covering onshore, offshore and the supply chain.
Visit siteRenewableUK
The UK trade association for renewable energy, with strong coverage of North Sea offshore wind.
Visit siteWindEurope
The European wind energy association, with statistics, policy updates and industry reports.
Visit siteSEAI
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland, with national energy data, policy and renewable energy guidance.
Visit siteOffshore Energies UK (OEUK)
The UK offshore energy industry body, and the home of the offshore medical standard I'm working towards.
Visit siteProfessional institutions
The professional bodies I belong to, for technical knowledge, standards and career development.
AMPP
The Association for Materials Protection and Performance. Corrosion control, coatings standards and inspector certification (CIP).
Visit siteInstitute of Corrosion
Knowledge, training and professional development for corrosion prevention and control.
Visit siteTWI, The Welding Institute
Research and technical resources on joining, structural integrity and materials engineering.
Visit siteBINDT
The British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing, home of the PCN certification scheme.
Visit siteEnergy Institute
The professional body for the energy sector, with technical guidance, safety resources and an extensive e-library.
Visit siteInstitute of Asset Management
Frameworks for managing assets across their lifecycle, aligned with ISO 55000.
Visit siteLEEA
The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association. Standards, training and guidance for lifting equipment.
Visit siteSafety and regulation
The regulators whose rules shape safe work at height and drone operations.
Health and Safety Authority
Ireland's national body for workplace health and safety, including guidance on the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act.
Visit siteIrish Aviation Authority
Drone registration, rules and operator guidance in Ireland.
Visit siteEASA
The EU Aviation Safety Agency, which sets the European drone categories, including the Open category.
Visit siteIn preparation
Guides I'm putting together as I build up experience. They aren't available yet.
Leading-edge erosion guide
In preparation
A plain-language overview of leading-edge erosion and the protection options.
Field inspection checklist
In preparation
A simple checklist and reporting template for visual blade and structure inspections.
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