INSTALL THE SOLAR PANNELS

PLEASE CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS

1. Hard hats - The worksite is a hard hat area while work is being done on the roof. There are
a number of hazards, and tools or other materials could be dropped accidentally. Rope off the
area beneath the roof and consider posting a sign saying that the area is a hard hat area. Keep
onlookers at a safe distance.
2. Do not work underneath an unsecured solar panel.
3. Solar panels get hot when bright sunlight is shining upon them and nothing is taking away
the heat. Wear gloves. Avoid working with solar panels in the middle of the day. Cover the
panels with part of the shipping carton or with a sheet.

4. Wear sunglasses when working with solar panels on sunny days. The glare reflecting from
solar panels in bright light is very uncomfortable and distracting to the point of causing a safety
problem. Workmen who do not wear sunglasses are likely go home early with a headache.
5. Consider using a crane. It might be safer to use a crane for mounting the solar panels and it is
less expensive in the long run because of lowered labor costs. A crane could mount all solar panels
for a typical residence in less than one hour. It can be economical to rent a crane and operator
from a local sign contractor. Use of a crane allows workmen to stay off of the roofing material.
6. Erect a proper and safe scaffold. It is safer and will save many trips up and down the ladder.
7. Use a proper tool belt. It will also save many trips up and down the ladder. A tool belt will
leave your hands free to hold onto the ladder. Do not carry any extra tools. If you drop a screwdriver
with a tempered bit onto a solar collector with tempered glass, the glass could break
immediately, or it could break up to a week later.
8. Never, ever work with untemperd glass on the roof.