Wind turbines generate electricity at a cost.
Worker Hazards:
(1) falls
(2) electrocution
(3) tower collapse
(4) fire
(5) confined space
(6) crane or hoist accident
(7) austere environment (desert, mountain, ocean)
(8) machine guarding
(9) lockout/tagout
Nearby Hazards:
(1) wind turbine syndrome
(2) blade throw
(3) ice fall or projection
Energy User Hazards:
(1) lack of energy due to absence of wind, excess wind or freezing
Environmental:
(1) disposal of blades and components
(2) clearing of forests for placement
(3) bird kill-off
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Specialty: Emergency Medicine
