Full Title: Offshore Wind Workforce Safety Standards and Training Resource
Author(s): Caitlyn Clark, Brinn McDowell, and Jeremy Stefek
Publisher(s): U.S. Department of Energy and NREL
Publication Date: September 9, 2024
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Description (excerpt):
On March 29, 2021, the Biden administration announced its goal to deploy 30 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind energy projects in the outer continental shelf by 2030, demonstrating support for the future growth of the industry. To ensure the deployment goals are met, the developing industry will need to have a workforce that is not only adequate in numbers but also properly trained for the unique needs of offshore wind energy development. Safety is a top priority for the offshore wind energy industry; however, there has been uncertainty surrounding what unique safety standards and training will be needed and how various offshore wind safety stakeholders will be involved. This fact sheet aims to help reduce these uncertainties by:
1. Delineating jurisdictional lines while clarifying roles and responsibilities among stakeholders.
2. Identifying key actions or partnerships that can encourage further success with safety training and workforce development.