The Importance of Safety Assessment for Workers in Wind Farms in Brazil

ABSTRACTThe growth of wind energy in Brazil has driven the development of wind farms in various regions, especially in the Northeast, bringing economic and environmental benefits. However, the sector also presents significant occupational risks, mainly related to activities at height and the handling of heavy loads. In light of this, this article sought to assess the importance of worker safety in wind farms in Brazil, based on an integrative literature review. The methodology consisted of analyzing articles and studies published between 2017 and 2024, consulted from the Scielo, PubMed, and Google Scholar databases. The main objective was to analyze the safety practices implemented in Brazilian wind farms, identifying the main occupational risks faced by workers and proposing improvements to reduce these risks and enhance safety in the sector. The study concluded that, although the wind energy sector has advanced in Brazil, there are still gaps in the implementation of safety measures, particularly concerning the continuous training of workers and the adoption of international certifications. It is recommended to systematically collect data on accidents and to intensify training and inspections to ensure a safer and more efficient working environment, ensuring the sustainable expansion of the wind energy sector in the country.Keywords: Wind farms; Occupational safety; Accidents; International Certifications.