PV 250, Lesson 3
Safety

Safety is covered in the classroom at the beginning of the practical installation part of the course and before any of the jobsite activities begin. There is potential risk in working with batteries, PV electricity, power tools, jobsite conditions and new colleagues. We have never had an accident yet and we want to keep it that way.

There is an excellent publication published by Sandia National Laboratory PV Design Assistance Center.

You should review this publication in preparation for the installation and prior to any subsequent on-the-job installation adventures you take on.

Download "Working Safely with PV Systems" from
Sandia National Labs Library

yourself with other aspects of the website classroom. Visit Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section, Related Resources, Glossary and Message Board.

Frequently Asked Questions

1.1 Why don't more people use Photovoltaics now?

1.2 Can I run my whole house with solar electricity?

1.3 Can I heat my hot water with PV?

1.4 I live in the cloudy Northeastern US. Aren't PV systems mostly for sunny climates?

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