From June to December 2022, SafeWork inspectors will be targeting rooftop solar installations to address serious non-compliance.

In 2021, when checking solar installations, the inspectors found 27% of installations were using no roof fall protection at all. They also found that, of the 40% of sites that were using harnesses, more than half of these workers were still at risk due to the harness being used unsafely (57%) and/or not actually clipped onto anything (50%).

For more information on how to work safely (and avoid fines), visit the SafeWork NSW website. There’s guidance materials to assist solar retailers and installers to understand their work health and safety obligations and how to work safely with solar, including a solar safety guide and safety checklist.

You might also consider attending a SafeWork NSW event – again, check out their website.