Staying Safe on the Job: Fall Protection in Renewable Energy Demands Planning and Training: Technicians who put their lives on the line by working on tall towers in remote locations need more than just topquality safety gear and information about how...

The article discusses the need of improving safety and security for technicians working with renewable energy. Topics include death of maintenance technician while working in a wind turbine and impact of such incidents on U.S. wind power industry, U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration required the use of fall protection equipment; and using Personal Protective Equipment for protecting against falling.