PART OF THE INTERSOLAR GLOBAL EXHIBITION SERIES
(OSHA) thus required the
use of fall protection equipment, which applies to
employees during maintenance and repair work.
Employees of maintenance
companies in many cases can
only reach the turbine nacelle
via a climbing protection
system installed inside the
tower. This consists of a fxed
guide, such as a wire rope
or a rail, and a sliding fall
arrester that is attached to
the full body harness as part
of the personal protective sys-
tem to protect against fall-
ing when climbing. As long
as the runner is connected to the fxed guide, the user can climb
up and down safely. This is just one of the ways the industry has
evolved to help protect their employees whilst working at height.
Every Second Counts In an Emergency
When it comes to the safety, employers in the wind industry need
to pay even more attention. Wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to protect against falling is by no means
enough. Employers also have to plan for an emergency, developing procedures for the quickest possible action, which is key
since wind turbines are usually located in remote locations.
Rescue services or fre departments cannot always reach the
site quickly enough due to geographical restrictions, which is
why every employer must ensure that an injured person can be
rescued by his or her own colleagues. An example of this could
be if a maintenance technician falls due to a trip or a medical problem, such as a dizzy spell or heart attack. If the person
in question hangs motionless in a harness, blood circulation is
