Solar Panel Cleaning Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers solar panel cleaning from pre-start assessment and roof access through to cleaning, weather exposure, emergency response and work-area management. It supports planning by identifying height, electrical, surface, equipment and people-related hazards for risk management.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Complete pre-start checks for roof access, work conditions, electrical equipment and site coordination.
• Access and exit roofs and elevated work areas.
• Move and work safely on roof surfaces around panel arrays, edges and skylights.
• Manage electrical risks associated with solar PV equipment, water and nearby services.
• Use cleaning agents and water while managing surface contamination and runoff.
• Handle hoses, extension lines, tools and cleaning equipment.
• Lift and use water containers, access gear and extended cleaning equipment.
• Monitor weather, heat, sun, wind, rain and changing visibility.
• Protect people, vehicles and work areas below from falling items and runoff.
• Prepare for falls, electric shock, chemical splash, heat illness and incident response.

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out solar panel cleaning activities.

Activities & Hazards Covered

Legislation & References

The template records model guidance used to inform the documented controls. Applicable WHS/OHS laws and adopted Codes vary by state or territory, so confirm the current local requirements when tailoring the assessment:

• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the risk of falls at workplaces — 3.2 Identifying the hazards; p. 16.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the work environment and facilities — 2. The work environment; p. 13.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing electrical risks in the workplace — 2.1 Identifying the hazards; p. 14.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the risk of fatigue at work — Provide sufficient breaks while at work; p. 30.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Hazardous manual tasks — 4.1 The hierarchy of control measures; p. 31.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: How to manage work health and safety risks — 5. Step 4 — How to review controls; p. 27.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace — 2.2 Safety Data Sheets (SDS); p. 16.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: First aid in the workplace — 3. First aid equipment, facilities and training; p. 12.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing risks of plant in the workplace — Plant hazard identification — Traffic movements in the workplace; p. 17.

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Standard Risk Assessment Features (Click to Expand)

• Activity-specific hazard identification and control measures
• Initial and residual risk ratings
• Assigned responsible persons for each activity
• Risk matrix and assessment classification
• Review, monitoring and sign-off fields
• Site-specific customisation before use