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Canada\u2019s wind energy sector grew significantly in 2021, and that trend is likely to continue well into the future. More proof of Canadians\u2019 wiliness and ability to thrive long into the future.<\/p>\n
One part of wind energy that deserves more attention is the safety aspect. Specifically, how wind turbine technicians stay safe while working at dizzying heights, and sometimes in extreme conditions as well. It isn\u2019t an undemanding job, but powering homes and society has always been tough.<\/p>\n
Even though there isn\u2019t a specific training course that\u2019s the gold standard for wind turbine service technicians, the industry does expect candidates to have a certain level of training. For example, a background in electrical or mechanical engineering is always preferred if not required. And many companies require specialist courses on top of a theoretical foundation.<\/p>\n
Wind turbine technician training can be obtained through college courses, especially those that provide real-life training with actual wind turbine components. Again, electrical theory can be a great place to start before these courses. Electrical trade schools can also provide the tools necessary for the job. This is the favoured route because wind turbine technicians are working around capacitors that can hold fatal charges, so electrical know-how goes a long way.<\/p>\n
Once a wind turbine technician has completed their technical training and found a job in the industry, that\u2019s when the bulk of their safety training happens. Although they do receive some of this training as part of their education, on-the-job safety training is where the rubber meets the road.<\/p>\n
Even though a series of wind turbines produce a majestic tranquil sight, they present quite a few dangers to wind turbine technicians. From working in cold conditions<\/a> to dealing with noise hazards<\/a>, it\u2019s hard to predict what each new job will bring. Not to mention electrocution is omnipresent in all electrical work and technicians use lockout procedures and specialized tools to avoid massive energy arcs.<\/p>\n Plus, there are different risks to prepare for depending on the location of the wind turbines. For example, any kind of turbine presents a fall risk, but offshore wind farms<\/a> present a few additional hazards. Here are the most common risks that technicians encounter:<\/p>\n Whether it\u2019s the height, the wind, or the risk of electric shock<\/a>, there are plenty of hazards that wind turbine technicians have to watch out for. Here are some of the techniques and equipment that they use to stay safe:<\/p>\n With about 6,400 wind turbine technicians already working in Canada, it\u2019s clear that this rapidly growing sector deserves continued development<\/a> in terms of worker safety. The good news is, there are already extensive safety protocols that have become standard within the industry, and they\u2019re sure to be improved over time. In the meantime, however, the job itself isn\u2019t likely to become any less dangerous. That\u2019s why every wind turbine technician, no matter their level of experience or training, knows the importance of putting safety first.<\/p>\n Wind turbine technicians are remarkable, find out how they work safely at extreme heights.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":83928,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1445],"tags":[1930,1516,1931,1473,1453],"class_list":["post-66812","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","tag-electrical-safety","tag-employee-safety","tag-energy-safety","tag-health-and-safety","tag-safety-2"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\tFor all wind turbines<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n<\/a>Minimizing Hazards While Working on Wind Turbines<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/a>The Future of Safety for Wind Turbine Technicians<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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