Thursday, October 10, 2024

Analysis of Aged Wind Turbines for Continued Operation

As the global population of wind turbines continues to increase, large portions of the population are aging and ultimately approaching the end of their...

Changes In Arc Flash PPE Requirements For 2015

** Disclaimer: Although Jim White is a member of the NFPA Technical Committee for NFPA 70E “Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace,” NFPA...

Honeywell, Miller Fall Protection Announces Upcoming Training Course Schedule

Honeywell recently announced the 2015 open enrollment Miller fall prevention and protection training schedule. This comprehensive offering of fall prevention and protection classes is...

Profile: Elk River, Inc.

In 1988, Cullman, Alabama-based Elk River started a modest manufacturing operation with twelve products and a handful of employees producing safe, quality products. Today,...

Different Rescue Scenarios Call for Different Measures

Performing their duties at-height in wind towers over 100 meters, it isn’t of a matter of if, but when tower technicians may be in...

Performing A Job Safety Analysis Helps Ensure Successful Rescues

Part of the daily routine of working on wind turbines is completing a job safety analysis or job hazard analysis (JSA or JHA). No...