Safety and Risk Assessment of Offshore Wind Turbines: The Human Factor Perspective

The limited research on the adverse implications of offshore wind turbine operations on the health and safety of workers. Workers are exposed to harsh weather conditions, including falling ice from the blades, electromagnetic radiation, and electrocution from high-voltage wires. The study aims to identify reported associations between offshore wind turbine operations and potential health risks for workers, conduct a risk assessment, and provide mitigation measures to address identified risks. The use of Digital Twin technology will be employed to create and test the future risks of the new energy system.

Keywords: Offshore wind turbine, Risk assessment, Hazards identification, Digital twin, Digital twin technology.

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