How Wind Turbine Technicians Risk Their Lives to Keep Blades Spinning | Risky Business

In Portugal, technicians risk their lives every day to repair the wind turbines that provide energy across the country. They rappel down from turbines as high as 360 feet with only climbing rope and a harness keeping them safe.

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What It's Like To Climb A 400-Feet Wind Turbine | Risky Business

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[dariussmith]

Truck driver here and I'm so fascinated with the drivers who haul these windmill blades. They usually travel in groups of 3. Much respect for these guys. I love driving thru windmill farms during my daily travels 💪💪💯💯

[CJ-kwvc]

Just got my contract, waiting to find out which wind farm I’ll be heading to end of this month cannot

[asw]

Dang, I have climbed up various broadcast towers and things like that, but nothing like this, even in decent shape you don't realize how difficult it is. If you don't do it all the time or even if you do….your legs go. Your hands quit functioning. It's a rough go. It seems so simple and easy, it's not. Nothing but a lot of respect for people like this.

[Fractal]

I could never do this, i dont even want to look over the edge from 6'th floor and feel my stomack "sink".
Respect to those who can.

[pk-fbyr]

They don't get paid enough to be risking their lives like this .Bravo to all the brave hard working men .

[darel]

Glad we have these kind of people who risk life and limb for this kind of work, I install roof framing on houses just 5-6 meters and at times I get light-headed when I'm on the edge of the roof frame.

[joshuabaughn]

They deserve respect! I don't understand their job but I do understand the amount of work they have to do. Michigan has pretty crazy wind and weather due to the Great Lakes. One moment it's a calm day and the next you're holding on to your hat for dear life.
There's a lot of wind farms along the coastlines of the lakes because of this.

[brittenyevans]

I would be scared as hell to do this, much respect to these men .

[DavidBrocekArt]

This is one of those jobs that you would never even think exists, but when you see it, it makes total sense.

[AmandasAmazingAdventures]

I do cell phone tower work, pretty similar to this. I’m curious what you’re research would bring up on this career.
Top hand is my title. Thanks for the informative videos. Keep showing kids you don’t have to go to college to get great paying jobs. Instead of money you just need a lot of blood, sweat, tears and overtime.

[laurenescamilla]

I live in suburban illinois and rural illinois is like 1-2hrs away from where I’m at. When you drive down these 1 lane roads, you see HUNDREDS of wind turbines in the fields. So many of them were broken and I couldn’t help but worry for the people who would have to climb up there to fix them.

[mtiedemann]

Much respect and appreciation for tower workers!

[TechFreak]

These folks deserve a tonn of money and respect !!!

[babybecz]

My brother works on wind turbines ❤ much respect to you guys this looks so difficult!! Stay safe out there.

[franciscoduarte]

Parabéns João 🎉🎉 seu trabalho é dose elevada de adrenalina, medo, atenção, controle, satisfação, ....o sangue fica mesmo que ser muito bem compensado 💰💰💰

[jamesbilalourenco]

I am from Angola and I am mechanical engineer.I am in Portugal since 2020 and don't not have residence yet.I speak English and French fluently beside portuguese. I expect to work in this area as soon as possible.I am just waiting for my residence and some courses that I have to get as BTT and BST from GWO.
I wish you guys a great job.

[nicholashaindl]

Pretty cool job, I used to work as a commercial diver, diving in water towers/tanks. Didn't have to climb up more than 200 feet, but respect what these guys do, anything with heights involved isn't easy.

[NunoFlyer]

Fantástico, um orgulho ver tugas nestes videos.
Um sonho, um desafio esse trabalho!
Parabéns, somos fortes, somos uma equipa!

[lisianemuttimutti]

Muita coragem, parabéns pelo trabalho!!