Solar Farm Installation & Maintenance Safety Checklist #17

This checklist supports safe installation and maintenance of utility-scale solar PV systems. It is designed for EPC and O&M teams to verify electrical safety, lockout/tagout, fall protection, panel and inverter inspections, and documentation aligned with NEC Article 690, NFPA 70E, and OSHA requirements.

Industry: Energy / Utilities / Infrastructure
Frequency: Daily (each shift)
Estimated Time: 30-45 minutes
Role: Solar O&M Supervisor / Site Safety Officer
Total Items: 35
Compliance: NEC (NFPA 70) Article 690 Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems, NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace, OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Subpart S Electrical, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (LOTO), OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart M Fall Protection

Pre-Job Briefing & Permits

Confirm task planning, permits, and hazard controls before work begins.

Job Hazard Analysis (JHA/JSA) completed and reviewed?
Permit-to-work issued where required (electrical, hot work, confined space)?
Utility locates verified before digging/driving piles?
Briefing notes / hazards identified
Photo of toolbox talk sign-in sheet

Electrical Isolation, LOTO & Verification

Verify lockout/tagout, de-energization, and absence-of-voltage testing prior to work.

LOTO applied to all energy sources (AC/DC) as required?
Absence-of-voltage verified with properly rated meter?
Arc flash boundaries and PPE category communicated?
Photo of applied locks/tags (no sensitive info)
Isolation verification notes

PV Array, Racking & Panel Inspection

Inspect modules, racking, and mechanical integrity to prevent failures and electrical hazards.

Modules free of cracks, hot spots, or broken glass?
Racking/torque checks within spec; no loose fasteners?
Cables properly managed (no abrasion, pinch, or UV damage)?
Photo of array condition / racking sample
Array inspection notes

Inverters, Combiner Boxes & Disconnects

Confirm safe condition of power electronics and switching equipment.

Enclosures closed, gasketed, and latched; no water ingress?
Disconnects and circuits labeled correctly per as-builts?
Thermal scan conducted where scheduled; hotspots addressed?
Photo of inverter/combiner exterior condition
Inverter/combiner findings

Working at Heights & Access

Verify fall protection, access controls, and safe ladder/scaffold use where applicable.

Fall protection plan implemented for elevated work?
Harness/lanyard inspected and in date?
Ladders/scaffolds inspected; set up on stable ground?
Photo of access/fall protection setup
Working-at-heights notes

Testing, Commissioning & Documentation

Ensure testing follows standards and results are recorded for turnover and audits.

IV curve/string testing performed as required?
Ground fault/insulation resistance checks completed?
As-builts and one-lines updated to reflect changes?
Photo of test report excerpt (no sensitive info)
Testing/commissioning notes

Incident Reporting, Corrective Actions & QAPI

Capture issues, assign owners, and verify closure for continuous improvement.

Near misses and hazards logged per site policy?
Corrective actions assigned with owner and due date?
Safety metrics reviewed (TRIR, electrical incidents, LOTO violations)?
Photo evidence (if applicable)
Incident / corrective action notes

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Why Use This Solar Farm Installation & Maintenance Safety Checklist #17?

This solar farm installation & maintenance safety checklist #17 helps energy / utilities / infrastructure teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for solar o&m supervisor / site safety officer professionals, this checklist covers 35 critical inspection points across 7 sections. Recommended frequency: daily (each shift).

Ensures compliance with NEC (NFPA 70) Article 690 Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems, NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace, OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Subpart S Electrical, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (LOTO), OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart M Fall Protection, IEEE 1547 Interconnection (as applicable). Regulatory-aligned for audit readiness and inspection documentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Solar Farm Installation & Maintenance Safety Checklist #17 cover?

This checklist covers 35 inspection items across 7 sections: Pre-Job Briefing & Permits, Electrical Isolation, LOTO & Verification, PV Array, Racking & Panel Inspection, Inverters, Combiner Boxes & Disconnects, Working at Heights & Access, Testing, Commissioning & Documentation, Incident Reporting, Corrective Actions & QAPI. It is designed for energy / utilities / infrastructure operations and compliance.

How often should this checklist be completed?

This checklist should be completed daily (each shift). Each completion takes approximately 30-45 minutes.

Who should use this Solar Farm Installation & Maintenance Safety Checklist #17?

This checklist is designed for Solar O&M Supervisor / Site Safety Officer professionals in the energy / utilities / infrastructure industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.

Can I download this checklist as a PDF?

Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.