Biomass Operation – Management/Emergency Plan

Type of operation | Potential Risk | Control Measures

Boiler operation

Fire hazard

Operated to manufacturer’s specifications and guidance.
Regular servicing and cleaning.
Daily operating temperatures recorded.

Boiler operation | Dust /noise or odour | Any deviance from normal operation should result in boiler shutdown with abnormalities recorded and manufacturer’s guidance requested before further use.
Boiler operation | Ash removal and storage | Ash should be removed as per manufacturer’s guidance using the correct PPE, storage of ash in sealed heat proof container awaiting disposal with litter at crop depletion.
Boiler Operation | Vandalism/Intruders | Boiler house to remain locked and secure at all times with authorised access only.
Woodchip storage | Fire risk | Authorised entry only, warning signs displayed of fuel storage, ie. No Smoking, No Naked flames etc.
Woodchip storage | Overheating | Moisture content monitored and recorded frequently (daily) to prevent mass overheating.