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Fall Arrest System for solar panels on a pitched roof?

  • 16-07-2009 04:50PM
    #1
    Charlie-Bravo
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    Had an interesting query arise where there are some solar panels being installed and one of the designers is wondering should we put in a fall arrest system for the maintenance of the system?

    Are you required under Health and Safety legislation to put in a fall arrest system for something that would require very limited maintenance??

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  • #2
    Victor
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    The rules are something along the lines of this.

    You are allowed scaffolding for initial construction. After that, maintenance should be possible from a step ladder. If not possible from a step ladder, then a safety system needs to be in place where any work is more that 2m above the ground.

    So probably yes.


  • #3
    PeteHeat
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    Hi,

    I agree with Victor's "Probably Yes" however you will have one of the very few if not the only system with fall arrest designed in to the installation.

    I expect access to Solar Panels / Tubes for maintenance purposes should come under the guide of Health and Safety while working on roofs / heights.

    I reckon access for repairs will be similar to repairing the roof, scaffolding for major works and ladders for access.

    .


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