Safety on building sites is critical; the last thing any housebuilder needs is an accident.<\/p>\n
But when construction requires working at heights – whether for wiring, roofing or solar panel installation – there is naturally a degree of risk and occasionally, accidents do happen.<\/p>\n
Safety should always be at the very top of the list; before cost considerations, before deadlines and before customer satisfaction.<\/p>\n
Beyond the standard safety requirements housebuilders and developers have in place \u2013 such as wearing hard hats and high-vis jackets, signing in and out of the site, and following an induction \u2013 there are two key safety considerations to bear in mind when choosing a solar installation partner.<\/p>\n
Not only should they hold every health and safety certification and accreditation required, but it\u2019s important that they can demonstrate a commitment to providing regular training to their operatives, particularly around the risks of working at heights.<\/p>\n
Eco2Solar are certified and accredited by every H&S body, including CHAS, SMAS Worksafe, CQMS and Safe Contractor, and we provide regular Toolbox Talks to our operatives, plus specialist training around manual handling, working at heights and working in lofts.<\/p>\n