Solar Power Generation Safety Training

What is solar design and installation training?

Solar technologies and the codes and standards that govern them continue to rapidly evolve as we move toward a clean energy future. Solar design and installation training prepares workers to properly design, install, and maintain these solar energy assets.

What is a solar energy demand skills training project?

Safer Foundation Solar Energy Demand Skills Training Project – provides skills training and support for people in the criminal justice system to fill the growing workforce needs of the solar industry.

Are solar energy employers required to comply with OSHA standards?

Solar energy employers (connecting to grid) are covered by the Electric power generation, transmission, and distribution standards and therefore may be required to implement the safe work practices and worker training requirements of OSHA's Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution Standard, 29 CFR 1910.269.

What is the solar Instructor Training Network?

The Solar Instructor Training Network developed a robust local training network across the United States. During its term, the program partnered with more than 400 community colleges, labor training centers, and technical high schools.

Are solar energy workers exposed to electrical hazards?

Solar energy workers are exposed to potential electrical hazards present in their work environment, which makes them more vulnerable to the danger of electrocution and arc flash hazards. Workers may be exposed to electric shocks and burns when hooking up the solar panels to an electric circuit.

What are the risks of working in the solar energy industry?

Workers in the solar energy industry are potentially exposed to a variety of serious hazards, such as arc flashes (which include arc flash burn and blast hazards), electric shock, falls, and thermal burn hazards that can cause injury and death.