Work at Height in Wind Energy Sector: Devising Safe Work Methods

Wind energy one of the fastest growing sector catering the global energy needs. Wind energy continued its growth at an increased rate of 29 %. Critical work at height is one of the major causes of fatality in this sector. Statistics of construction industry shows that, falls in general (include both fall of workmen and materials from height) contribute to 65% of industrial accidents. Despite the global economic recession, the growth of wind energy sector is expected to be consistently growing. Hence the workforce required for height work will also increase proportionally. Lack of specific safety standards, regulations, enforcing authorities, non –uniformity in the OSH aspects among different countries and corporates are the global scenario as far as the wind energy sector is concerned. Therefore find out the unidentified hazards associated with wind energy industry to bring out the best practices on safety which are already being followed in the industry and recommend fool proof work methods, procedures and personal protective equipment's to make working at height in wind energy sector a safe workplace.