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Solar Installation Safe Work Method Statement

  • Instant Document Delivery via Email.
    • Add your logo easily.
    • Add or delete information to any SWMS template.
    • Customisation instructions provided.
    • Complies with Australian & New Zealand legislation.
    • Microsoft Word Format (Fully editable).
    • Only pay once (no subscriptions required).

Solar Installation Safe Work Method Statement

This Solar Installation Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) covers hazards and controls associated with the installation of solar panels on a roof.

This SWMS covers High-Risk Construction Work (HRCW) controls related to:

  • Asbestos disturbance
  • Pressurised gas distribution mains or piping chemical, fuel or refrigerant lines energised electrical installations or services
  • Involves a risk of a person falling from 2m or more, including work on telecommunications towers
  • Work in an area that may have a contaminated or flammable atmosphere

Additional controls are included for Electrical Equipment, Slips, Trips & Falls, Hazardous Substances, Hazardous Manual Tasks, Outdoor Work & Environmental Considerations.

Solar Panel Installation Risk Assessment

Before starting any work on a solar panel installation, it's important to complete a risk assessment.

The supplied risk matrix will help identify potential hazards and risks associated with the work that needs to be done. This information can then be used to create  or modify controls to keep everyone safe while working on the installation.

Bonus Working at Height Risk Assessment Checklist included with this SWMS and Comes with a complimentary copy of the Legislation & Codes of Practice Reference List valued at $19.95

Job Steps Covered in Solar Installation SWMS:

(includes potential hazards & control measures)

  1. Implement a Falls Emergency Rescue Plan
  2. Arrival On-site & Assess On-site Conditions
  3. Work Area Set-up
  4. Working Outdoors
  5. Environment
  6. Housekeeping
  7. Manual Tasks
  8. Inverter/Isolator Installation
  9. Accessing the Roof using Mobile Scaffolding or Extension Ladder
  10. Installing Mounting Rails & Panels
  11. Wiring Panels
  12. Lead-acid Bank Battery Installation
  13. Hand & Power Tool Use
  14. Hazardous Chemical Use, (e.g. silicone, cleaning solutions)
  15. Test & Commission
  16. On Completion
  17. Emergency Response
  • Instant Document Delivery via Email.
    • Add your logo easily.
    • Add or delete information to any SWMS template.
    • Customisation instructions provided.
    • Complies with Australian & New Zealand legislation.
    • Microsoft Word Format (Fully editable).
    • Only pay once (no subscriptions required).

Solar Installation Safe Work Method Statement

This Solar Installation Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) covers hazards and controls associated with the installation of solar panels on a roof.

This SWMS covers High-Risk Construction Work (HRCW) controls related to:

  • Asbestos disturbance
  • Pressurised gas distribution mains or piping chemical, fuel or refrigerant lines energised electrical installations or services
  • Involves a risk of a person falling from 2m or more, including work on telecommunications towers
  • Work in an area that may have a contaminated or flammable atmosphere

Additional controls are included for Electrical Equipment, Slips, Trips & Falls, Hazardous Substances, Hazardous Manual Tasks, Outdoor Work & Environmental Considerations.

Solar Panel Installation Risk Assessment

Before starting any work on a solar panel installation, it's important to complete a risk assessment.

The supplied risk matrix will help identify potential hazards and risks associated with the work that needs to be done. This information can then be used to create  or modify controls to keep everyone safe while working on the installation.

Bonus Working at Height Risk Assessment Checklist included with this SWMS and Comes with a complimentary copy of the Legislation & Codes of Practice Reference List valued at $19.95

Job Steps Covered in Solar Installation SWMS:

(includes potential hazards & control measures)

  1. Implement a Falls Emergency Rescue Plan
  2. Arrival On-site & Assess On-site Conditions
  3. Work Area Set-up
  4. Working Outdoors
  5. Environment
  6. Housekeeping
  7. Manual Tasks
  8. Inverter/Isolator Installation
  9. Accessing the Roof using Mobile Scaffolding or Extension Ladder
  10. Installing Mounting Rails & Panels
  11. Wiring Panels
  12. Lead-acid Bank Battery Installation
  13. Hand & Power Tool Use
  14. Hazardous Chemical Use, (e.g. silicone, cleaning solutions)
  15. Test & Commission
  16. On Completion
  17. Emergency Response
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