scope:

This part of the IEC 61400 series of standards establishes a guideline for the assessment of the risks which a wind turbine may pose to the general public. Incidents in wind farms causing harm to the general public are very rare events. However, there are requirements to cover this topic in the permitting procedures of several countries. This Technical Specification aims to facilitate a uniform scope and a uniform use of methods in wind turbine risk assessments. This Technical Specification covers harm to the general public. It does not cover occupational exposure, e.g. of personnel involved in the operation & maintenance of the turbine, since occupational risks are usually dealt with in occupational health and safety regulations. The risk of damage to structures or other objects is also not part of this Technical Specification unless such damage in turn poses a risk to the public