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While switching to solar power has many potential benefits, it’s best to ensure that it’s the right renewable source
for reducing your carbon footprint.
Safety Tips for Solar Installers
Workers installing solar panels may face possible risks, but by using safety precautions, the likelihood of mishaps
and injuries can be reduced. Some safety advice for photovoltaic contractors is provided below-
Training properly: Before starting work on solar panel installation tasks Employee should undergo proper safety
training.

Wear the right PPE: To safeguard themselves from possible dangers, workers should put on the right personal
protective equipment (PPE), such as hard hats, safety eyewear, gloves, and fall protection gear.
Check weather conditions: Before starting a job, employees should check the temperature, and they should
avoid working on slick or wet areas.
Identify potential hazards: Potential dangers should be noted by workers so that proper safety precautions can
be taken, such as avoiding unstable areas or overhead power lines.
Proper ladder use: Employers should use ladders firmly and cautiously, adhering to OSHA regulations.
Employ the right tools: When dealing with live cables, employees should use insulated tools, which are the right
instruments for the task.
Operate in teams: Employees should collaborate to make sure that someone is always on hand to offer help if
necessary.

Advantages of Solar Cell
1 No pollution associated with it.
2 It must last for a long time.
3 No maintenance cost.
Disadvantages of Solar Cell
1 It has high cost of installation.

2 It has low efficiency.
3 During cloudy day, the energy cannot be produced and also at night we will not.

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CITS : E & H - Electronics Mechanic - Lesson 90 - 93