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INTRODUTION

Wind energy is one of most efficient and cleanest renewable energy to create
electricity. Its drawback are very less, but it has some safety related issues.it
doesn’t create any pollution issue as well as global warming. Wind is present in
nature it doesn’t want any external source it only require high pressure wind.

However despite of this there are variety amount of environmental


issues related to wind energy that should be observed.
Effect on wildlife
The wind power is effecting the wild life especially birds and bats. Many of the
case reported that birds and bats hit by blades of wind turbine just because of the
change in air pressure due to wind turbine. But these type of accident are very
low it doesn’t affect the population of birds.
So in order to counter these type of situation the wind power cooperation used
the analysis of biologist wildlife for example biologist suggest that bats only fly
when the air pressure is low so keeping in mind whenever the air pressure is low
so keep the turbine motion less at that time without effecting the production of
energy. By using this it can counter the bats to hit.
The wind turbine also placed in offshore. In offshore wind turbine also effect
offshore birds but minimal as compared to onshore. Wind farm on offshore can
also impact on marine life research from marine science shows that wind turbine
does increase the population of fish it work as artificial reef. These situation vary
site to site. So more research needed for offshore wind facility.
Effect On public health & community
Wind turbine impact on public health, the main cause due to turbine is sound and
visual noise .this is occur because of the aerodynamics due to the movement of
blade generated by air. This can also be observed when some mechanical fault
arises for e.g bearing sound. the sound is also on the types of turbine blades and
the speed of the movement of the blades.
Some of the people living near wind farms facing the vibration and noise of the
blades. This type of the noise does effects the human health but it cause irritating
to human that cannot be good. However the wind turbine companies
responsibility to look after the neighbors maintain good neighborhood and listen
their problems regarding to noise and taken steps to reduce noise.so companies
include technological solution they reduce noise by repairing the blade
s imperfection and balance and they need to use such type of material that can
make less noise.
Under the normal condition the wind turbine create shadow effect on height
which is called shadow flicker. So this type of disturbance can be reduced by with
proper siting and growing the plant and trees.
Another consideration point is the height of the wind turbine keep in the
consideration safety of the aviation system. According to FAA(federal aviation
association) those wind turbine which is larger and higher than 200ft require
lightning usually white and red lights have been used. If the turbine are placed
closed to each other hence there is no need to light every turbine .at the day time
there is no need of lighting because the turbine is already painted white and can
be see clearly in day time.

WATER USAGE
Regarding water use there is no such impace on water because wind turbine
doesn’t need it although used only manufacturing site of manufacturing steel and
cement for construction of wind turbine.

SAFETY
The wind power is the one of the fastest growing energy system. As due to no
emission And greenhouse effect wind energy has great importance rather than
other energy systems. Many of the workers are exposed the hazards that cause to
injuries, wound, damages and fetalities,so due to spread of wind energy the labor
of the wind energy is also increased so it is the responsibility of wind power to
ensure the safety of man power. So every worker should ensure to provide them
proper training of safety and they should aware of hazards and safe at site area.
Figure shows how the worker go on top o the wind turbine with safety measures.
Safety and other hazards
The wind turbines are usually very height of about more then 100 feet. These
type of distance are very dangerous and care steps should take while going up on
wind turbine. Usually workers require to climb on on wind turbine multiple
times,these wind turbine have ladder to climb up so while going on ladder if
harness belt should not use properly there might have result of falling . so in
order to protect the worker after fall must protected by using
. Safety net at bellow
. Guardrail also used
CRANES
Cranes are used in wind power for construction and maintenance work even the
cranes constructed correctly but there a chance of fertilities. So significant safety
steps should be taken while operating crane
. The operator should be certified and experienced.
. Completely broaden outriggers and blockade available territories inside the
swing range of the crane.
. Keep an eye on overhead electrical lines keep the 10 ft distance away from lines.
. Before and after operation inspection needed on daily basis.
Space
Most of the worker work inside the turbine. the turbine have very small room
usually one worker work at a time so ensure that that the safety is
crucial.so some of worker did not find so much space to work and they may
suffer panic attack or claustrophobia due to the low oxygen level in turbine.
So it is sure that the workers work comfortably in turbine there must be
proper ventilation in turbine and confine space and easy route exit.
First aid
As we know the wind turbine are usually in remote If any accident happen there
must be at least one person at that site who is proper trained in first aid.
because hospital are very from remote areas at may take a time to rech so
proper trained first aid person should be there to give emergency
treatment at that until reach to hospital.
Harmful gases
During the assembling of wind turbine sharp edges laborers might be presented
to unsafe gases, fumes, and residue. These laborers must be shielded from
these gases through great ventilation and the utilization of Protective
Personal Equipment (PPE, for example, respirators. Laborers should know
from their preparation which respirator to utilize and precisely where to get
it on location. Great preparing is a urgent factor in top notch wind turbine
security.
Offshore hazards wind farms
There is lots of difference in hazards on offshore and onshore which make the
work for workers more difficult. As many of them at offshore which have
more hazards. Infect that at offshore more difficult and dangerous to work
due to most hazards at worst natural condition. Some of the hazards at
offshore are as follows
Noise
The climate conditions present on offshore wind ranches can make work
troublesome. High breezes, specifically, will make it difficult to hear. It is
fundamental that all specialists wear fitting insurance on their ears or
probably they could be presented to long haul harm to their ears.

Slips and frictionless surface


Due to wet and rainy condition the surface and area become damp and slippery
which very dangerous for workers especially when they are working on
height. So must sure that every worker should wear non-slip shoes and
outfits that can prevent from major injuries.
Transfer
The most risky piece of workers away at an offshore wind turbine frequently
happens before you even start work. Being moved by an exchange vessel to
the breeze turbine represents a huge hazard. Laborers should be furnished
with life vests, told the best way to utilize them appropriately and wear
them all through their exchange. Laborers ought to be prepared to know
not to make a trip to the breeze turbine during storm conditions as the
exchange vessel might be perilous for the excursion. A key to a decent
exchange is to do it securely yet in addition rapidly to limit dangers.
Informed workers
There one of most common safety problem is that the lack of communication
between the workers and management. The management should informed
the workers all safety measures and keep them up to date for example first
aid box when some emergency happens. So these equipments made the
difference between life and death. So the best to ensure that all workers
adopt safety measures that provide them proper training of safeties and
knowledge. Online platform are the easy way to communicate through
workers and you update on online instructions through any software like
Gocontractor.
The gocontractor platform is easy to use or both management and workers.it can
easily to include all information regarding to safety and hazards procedure,
so every contractor get their information according to the role.

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