Wind Farm Safety Culture and Behavioral Safety Checklist
This wind farm safety culture and behavioral safety checklist ensures compliance with OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Star criteria, ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System requirements, ANSI Z10 (Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems), GWO safety culture standards, and AWEA wind farm worker safety guidelines. Designed for wind farm HSE managers to assess the effectiveness of their safety management systems, behavioral safety programs, and safety leadership
- Industry: Renewable Energy
- Frequency: Quarterly
- Estimated Time: 3-4 hours
- Role: Wind Farm HSE Manager / Safety Culture Assessor
- Total Items: 30
- Compliance: OSHA VPP Star Program Criteria, ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management, ANSI Z10 OHSMS Standards, GWO Safety Culture Assessment Standards, AWEA Wind Farm Worker Safety Best Practices
Leadership Commitment
Management safety commitment and visibility.
- Senior management conducting regular safety field visits?
- Annual safety goals established and communicated to all staff?
- Stop Work Authority policy actively supported by management?
- Adequate safety resources (budget, personnel, equipment) provided?
- Regular safety meetings attended and led by management?
Hazard Identification and Reporting
Near miss and hazard reporting culture.
- Near miss reporting rate (leading indicator) meeting target?
- Hazard observation program active and cards being submitted?
- Non-punitive reporting environment demonstrated by management?
- Safety observation closure rate >90% within 30 days?
- Near miss trends analyzed and root causes addressed?
Incident Management
Incident investigation and learning.
- Incident investigations identifying systemic root causes (not just human error)?
- Corrective actions verified as effective after implementation?
- Lessons learned from incidents shared fleet-wide?
- OSHA 300 log accurate and complete?
- Lagging indicators (TRIR, DART) reviewed monthly?
Worker Engagement
Employee participation in safety.
- Joint worker-management safety committee active?
- Worker safety suggestions tracked and responded to?
- Daily toolbox talks conducted and documented?
- Peer-to-peer safety observation program active?
- Safety achievements recognized and celebrated?
Compliance and Self-Assessment
Internal safety audits and compliance.
- Monthly internal safety audits conducted?
- Previous audit findings closed on schedule?
- Annual third-party safety audit conducted?
- OSHA regulatory compliance assessment current?
- Progress toward OSHA VPP or equivalent recognition tracked?
Safety Culture Assessment Results
Overall safety culture maturity.
- Annual safety culture survey conducted with workers?
- Survey results shared with all employees?
- Safety culture improvement plan active based on survey results?
- Safety culture maturity model assessment completed?
- Safety Culture Assessment Notes
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Why Use This Wind Farm Safety Culture and Behavioral Safety Checklist?
This wind farm safety culture and behavioral safety checklist helps renewable energy teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for wind farm hse manager / safety culture assessor professionals, this checklist covers 30 critical inspection points across 6 sections. Recommended frequency: quarterly.
Ensures compliance with OSHA VPP Star Program Criteria, ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management, ANSI Z10 OHSMS Standards, GWO Safety Culture Assessment Standards, AWEA Wind Farm Worker Safety Best Practices. Regulatory-aligned for audit readiness and inspection documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Wind Farm Safety Culture and Behavioral Safety Checklist cover?
This checklist covers 30 inspection items across 6 sections: Leadership Commitment, Hazard Identification and Reporting, Incident Management, Worker Engagement, Compliance and Self-Assessment, Safety Culture Assessment Results. It is designed for renewable energy operations and compliance.
How often should this checklist be completed?
This checklist should be completed quarterly. Each completion takes approximately 3-4 hours.
Who should use this Wind Farm Safety Culture and Behavioral Safety Checklist?
This checklist is designed for Wind Farm HSE Manager / Safety Culture Assessor professionals in the renewable energy industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.
Can I download this checklist as a PDF?
Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.