Hazardous areas for wind power generation

Where can I find more information about wind energy risks and Prevention?

More detailed information about risks and prevention can be found in EU-OSHA’s “Occupational safety and health in the wind energy sector” report and e-fact 79.

What are the EHS Guidelines for wind energy?

The EHS Guidelines for Wind Energy include information relevant to environmental, health, and safety aspects of onshore and offshore wind energy facilities.

What are the OSH hazards in the wind energy sector?

It is not unusual for the majority of workers in the wind energy sector, whether onshore or offshore, to work at height, climb ladders many times a day, work in confined spaces in awkward positions, expend great physical effort or be exposed to chemicals, fumes and dust. These working conditions all lead to many OSH hazards.

What is Occupational Safety and health in the wind energy sector?

This e-fact considers occupational safety and health (OSH) issues in the wind energy sector and is aimed at raising awareness and supporting good OSH in onshore and offshore facilities. It summarises the findings from EU-OSHA’s report ‘Occupational safety and health in the wind energy sector’ (EU-OSHA, 2013a).

Are there health and safety standards for wind energy?

According to RenewableUK, although there are generic (not specific to wind energy) onshore and offshore health and safety standards available, outside of this it is left to each individual wind energy company to interpret what is an adequate standard.

What are the hazards associated with a wind turbine?

Personnel transfers — there are hazards during personnel transfers between marine vessels or helicopters and wind turbines, risk of collisions and falls into water by workers. Diving operations — there are hazards during foundation installation, cable laying, turbine inspections and maintenance.