Solar Panel Installation Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers solar panel installation from planning and roof access through lifting, electrical connection, testing and handover. It supports planning and risk management by identifying hazards related to height, electrical work, materials, tools, weather and emergency readiness.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Plan the installation, assess roof and site conditions, coordinate the work area and consider weather exposure.
• Access roofs and work at height while managing edges, fragile surfaces, openings and slippery conditions.
• Use ladders and temporary access equipment while managing stability, positioning, overreaching and electrical contact.
• Deliver, lift and move panels, rails, inverters and materials while managing dropped-load and manual handling risks.
• Install mounting frames and panels while managing roof-surface hazards, sharp edges and falling objects.
• Connect DC components and panels while considering live generation, damaged connectors, polarity and arcing.
• Complete AC connections, inverter installation and isolation while managing electrical exposure and unexpected energisation.
• Use portable tools, plant and mobile equipment while managing damaged leads, tool injuries, traffic, noise and vibration.
• Manage heat, UV, wind, storms and isolated-work conditions throughout the installation.
• Test and commission the system, complete handover information and prepare for electrical, fire and medical incidents.

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out solar panel installation 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 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 falls at workplaces — 3.2 Identifying the hazards; p. 16.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Construction work — 6.2 Workplace specific induction training; p. 41.
• 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: Hazardous manual tasks — 4.1 The hierarchy of control measures; p. 31.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Work health and safety consultation, cooperation and coordination — 3. What is effective consultation?; p. 13.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: How to manage work health and safety risks — 4. Step 3 — How to control risks; p. 20.
• 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