Fatalities In Solar Panels Construction

This infographic looks at the growing solar energy industry breaks down its most common hazards.

Fatalities in solar panels construction.

In construction falls accounted for nearly 39 2 of fatalities in 2017. No one keeps comprehensive figures on injuries or deaths in the the solar installation industry. Face has recently investigated the deaths of three solar installers. Hazards that contributed to these deaths include pitched roofs working too close to the roof s edge lack of fall protection proximity of overhead power lines and unguarded skylights.

To get solar panels onto rooftops use properly inspected cranes hoists or ladder based winch systems. Never climb ladders while carrying solar panels. Various worker health and safety hazards exist in the manufacture installation and maintenance of solar energy. Once unpackaged cover panels with an opaque sheet to prevent heat buildup.

Always wear gloves when handling panels. However california health authorities have investigated three workplace deaths in the industry in slightly over two years. Solar construction often involves working on roofs and from. The most common height of fatal construction falls was from more than 30 feet 107 deaths of 325 fatal falls.