Health & Safety Checks
Before any work begins we complete a comprehensive health and safety check to ensure the safety of all of our personnel as well as your staff.
Electrical Working AC | Shock from 400v & 230v Supplies. |
Manual Handling | Risk of strain injury |
Installation of Solar System | Injury from tools and sharp pipework, use of power tools |
General Working | Risk of injury through general working |
Electrical Working DC | Shock from DC current from solar PV panels |
Observers | Risk of injury to observers during installation |
- Ensure that circuits are isolated from mains before work commences.
- Use of good manual handling techniques during installation.
- Correct use of tools including PPE protection as required.
- Ensure that installation procedures are followed and only qualified persons make electrical connections.
Accessing Roof | Falling from Height |
Working at Height | Falling From Height |
Manual Handling of Solar Panel | Risk of strain injury and dropping panel from height |
General Working | Risk of injury through general working |
Observers | Risk of injury to observers during installation |
- Access Roof area only from correctly positioned scaffolding towers.
- Panels to be secured in lifting harness and lifted using ropes or specialist lifting equipment.
- Use of PPE, including safety hat, safety boots and hi-vis clothing whilst on site.
- Ensure that observers are aware of risks and safety requirements.