Offshore wind H&S : a review and analysis
Rowell, David and McMillan, David and Carroll, James (2024) Offshore wind H&S : a review and analysis. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 189 (Part A). 113928. ISSN 1879-0690 (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2023.113928)
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Abstract
The offshore wind industry is growing rapidly around the world. Many governments have set ambitious targets for growth to achieve their decarbonisation goals. As the industry grows it can become more challenging to build and operate wind farms safely. Wind farms are being constructed further from shore in tougher weather and sea conditions. In the UK, the Health and Safety Executive has raised concerns about safety performance. This paper aims to review the current state of health and safety in the offshore wind industry. It reviews the latest research, injury statistics and the state of legislation covering the sector. It also considers how the risk profile of the industry may change in coming years. The paper finds there is a need for more research specific to the safety challenges of offshore wind. Injury rate statistics show that performance is 3–4 times worse than comparable industries, and industry reports do not currently include large parts of the sector. Rapid growth and the implementation of new technologies will create additional challenges. Regulators should consider the implementation of industry specific safety legislation to manage the unique challenges of offshore wind.
ORCID iDs
Rowell, David, McMillan, David ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3030-4702 and Carroll, James ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1510-1416;-
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Item type: Article ID code: 87024 Dates: DateEvent31 January 2024Published21 October 2023Published Online17 October 2023Accepted27 January 2023SubmittedSubjects: Technology > Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) > Environmental engineering
Technology > Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering > Production of electric energy or power
Social Sciences > Industries. Land use. Labor > Management. Industrial ManagementDepartment: Faculty of Engineering > Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Strategic Research Themes > EnergyDepositing user: Pure Administrator Date deposited: 23 Oct 2023 10:01 Last modified: 17 Nov 2024 01:24 URI: https://strathprints.strath.ac.uk/id/eprint/87024