PV Safety & Hazard Control
Learn about safety issues related to the installation and maintenance of solar
photovoltaic (PV) systems and how to control hazards on the job site.
Course Description
(PV 150) PV Safety & Hazard Control
Safety is essential to every solar installation. This four-hour online course introduces the safety principles, regulations, and best practices used in the solar photovoltaic (PV) industry. Participants will learn how to identify job site hazards, assess risks, select appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), and apply safe work practices when installing and maintaining PV systems.
Topics include electrical and battery safety, hand and power tool safety, ladders and scaffolding, fall protection, trenching and construction hazards, and emergency response planning. Aligned with Domain I of the NABCEP PV Associate Job Task Analysis, this course provides the foundational knowledge needed to work safely and confidently on PV job sites.
Instructor: Jenny Heinzen
Online: Independent Study
Course Details
Continuing Education
This course is approved by the Wisconsin Department of Safety & Professional Services (DSPS) for one credit hour the following licenses:
- Registered Electrician
- Journeyman Electrician
- Residential Master Electrician
- Residential Journeyman Electrician
- Master Electrician
- Industrial Journeyman Electrician
- Commercial Electrical Inspector
- UDC Electrical Inspector
Why Earn Your NABCEP PV Associate Credential
It’s hard knowing where to start in the PV Industry. MREA’s NABCEP training helps ease the way. NABCEP Credentials like the PV Associate (in the center of the Career Pathways) are designed to prepare people for careers in the renewable energy industry. For many people, this is the first step toward working in the PV Industry and is the prerequisite for participating in our PV Certification Course Packages.
