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Abstract
With the solar industry rapidly expanding, novices are entering the industry, solar projects are becoming costcompetitive, and installation schedules are hurried. The concept of safety is sometimes overlooked. Health and safety hazards do exist-especially during installation. Safety is never optional, and it is the law. When safety standards are it benefits the workers, the organization, and the solar I roofing industry as a whole Let us look at some of the ways to implement safety in a solar environment.
Date
8/2017
Author(s)
Page(s)
34-36
Keyword(s)
Safety at the design stage; Designing with code-compliant equipment; Safeguarding from the hazards of working with electricity


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