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Solar Panel Installation JSAJob Safety Analysis template

Racking and panel installation on rooftops. Use it as-is or change it to fit your job, then walk the site and add what's different today.

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Date

Location

Person in charge

Company

Nearest ER / address

Muster point · Emergency: 911

Job steps, hazards & controls

#	Job step	Hazards	Controls
01	Roof access and anchors	Falls from ladders and edges	Ladder tied off, 3 ft above the eave Anchors installed before work near edges; everyone tied off
02	Lift panels and racking to the roof	Dropping panels Wind catching panels like sails Back strain	Use a ladder hoist or lift Stop handling panels in high wind Two people per panel on the roof
03	Install racking	Drilling into hidden wires or pipes Slips on the roof	Check the attic or plans before drilling Soft-soled shoes; keep the roof clear of scraps
04	Mount and wire panels	Shock: panels make power in daylight Arc flash at connections	Treat panels as live; cover them or work with disconnects open Qualified electrician for terminations Insulated tools; no rings or watches

Don’t forget to check

Fall ExposureHeat StressLaddersLightning & High Wind

Today’s site-specific hazards

Hazard	Control

Crew sign-in: I reviewed this JSA and I can stop work

Name	Company / role	Signature	Time

How it works on your phone

1 · Pick itTap the button above. This JSA loads with the checks crews most often forget already suggested.

2 · Walk the siteAdd where you are, who's in charge and the nearest ER. The first person on site adds today's hazards.

3 · Crew signsPass the phone. Each person reads every step and signs. Print or save the PDF.

This JSA is a starting point built from common field practice. Your job, your site and your company's procedures come first: change anything that doesn't fit, and follow your permits and regulations.