Wind Turbine Welfare Unit
Designed To Go Directly Onto The TP Without The Need For Removal
Harlum Services envisions a more inclusive, efficient, and supportive working environment in the offshore wind industry. Our Wind Turbine Welfare Unit aims to provide a simple solution that supports compliance and removes industry barriers through innovative, gender-inclusive, and maintenance-free wind turbine welfare units. Designed for seamless on-site access, our wind turbine welfare units minimise downtime, boost employee morale, and support compliance with UK welfare standards. We aim to be your partner of choice to elevate standards and enhance the wellbeing of your offshore workforce.
Key Benefits
Designed for Regulatory Compliance
Our offshore wind turbine welfare unit supports compliance with CDM 2015 Schedule 2 and Workplace Regulations 1992, Regulation 20. Our patented design removes industry barriers, simplifies compliance, prioritises workforce welfare, and boosts operational efficiency.
Hygienic and Comfortable
With non-slip surfaces, and easy-to-clean materials, our wind turbine welfare unit ensures hygiene and safety. Integrated ventilation and hands-off waste management provide a fresh, comfortable environment.
Built for Resilience and Efficiency
Our wind turbine welfare unit features secure installation, weather-resistant construction, solar-powered lighting, and uses sustainable materials. Designed to endure harsh conditions, it requires zero external power and minimises environmental impact for a lasting, resilient solution.
What Your Wind Techs Are Telling Us
Are You Legally Compliant?
Ensuring compliance with workplace regulations is essential to protect your workforce and your business.
Workplace (Health, Safety, and Welfare) Regulations 1992
- Facilities must be accessible to all employees.
- Employers must provide an adequate number of suitable and sufficient toilets.
- Separate facilities should be provided for men and women unless each toilet is in a separate, lockable room.
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015)
- Provide suitable and sufficient toilets.
- Offer appropriate changing facilities for workers wearing special clothing, such as immersion suits. Our welfare unit doubles as a changing room with storage, ventilation, and lighting.
- Rest facilities must include seating, tables, weather protection, and provisions for eating meals (e.g., a kettle or microwave).
Harlum’s Wind Turbine Welfare Unit is designed to help you meet these regulations seamlessly, ensuring your site is safe, compliant, and supportive of your workforce.
It’s Time For Change
Transforming offshore wind is essential to improve compliance and inclusion. With a target of over one-third female representation by 2030 (up from less than 1% today) addressing barriers like inadequate welfare provisions is key. Acting today strengthens our path to tomorrow’s goals, building a more diverse offshore wind industry.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our patented welfare unit is specifically designed for secure installation on the foundation of an offshore wind turbine. The unit is bolted down to the TP floor, with additional lashing points for enhanced stability. These points are custom-made, allowing us to work with the existing TP design and integrate seafastening measures to withstand anticipated weather conditions, with a solid safety margin built in. Additionally, we use high-grade, corrosion-resistant materials specifically chosen to endure the harsh, corrosive offshore environment, ensuring long-term durability and reliability. We also provide a comprehensive, low-maintenance service for waste management, addressing a key concern for offshore installations. This full-service solution covers all maintenance and waste handling, delivering a seamless, hands-off experience for our customers and their teams.
The toilet unit is fully self-contained and positioned within the welfare unit, which is securely fastened to the TP (transition piece) of the turbine. This entire welfare unit remains on the TP as a permanent fixture. The toilet system is designed with an exchangeable waste container, which is swapped out to manage the waste stream effectively.
The toilet system uses a water-soluble, non-formaldehyde additive to manage waste and control odor, lasting 30 days depending on usage and temperature. When it’s time for servicing, the toilet seat is removed, and the waste container is sealed with a secure screw lid. This entire sealed container is then removed from the welfare unit on the TP and taken back to shore for proper waste disposal and reconditioning. A freshly prepared waste container (Toilet) is then reinstalled into the welfare unit, allowing the welfare unit to continue functioning without disruption. This self-contained setup ensures minimal maintenance and keeps waste management straightforward and efficient for the teams.
Our solution and design allows for a reduction in the service time-frame, as the service period only starts after the toilet is first used after being installed or replenished. For example, if no one has been on the location for two months, that period wouldn’t count toward the servicing schedule. This makes maintenance much more efficient by ensuring we only service the toilets when they’ve actually been used, avoiding unnecessary work.
As a proud Teesside-based company, we are committed to manufacturing exclusively in the UK. By partnering with UK wind farms, we exemplify the benefits of utilising local content and regional expertise. Our patented design and manufacturing facility, located in the UK, aims to contribute significantly to job creation across the country.