RAMS, CPP & Site Documents for Solar Panel Installers
Solar installation means working on roofs, handling electrical systems, and lifting heavy panels. Your RAMS need to cover height, electrical isolation, and manual handling — all in one document.
No card needed · Used by UK solar panel installers · CDM 2015 compliant
Built for Solar Panel Installers
Real work, real hazards. Here are examples of what The Site Book creates RAMS for:
Domestic rooftop solar PV
Roof-mounted panel arrays on pitched roofs — covers working at height, roof access, manual handling of panels, and DC electrical isolation.
Commercial flat-roof solar installation
Large-scale panel arrays on flat commercial roofs — covers edge protection, ballasted systems, crane lifts for materials, and electrical commissioning.
Solar panel maintenance and cleaning
Routine cleaning, inverter checks, and panel replacement — covers roof access, electrical isolation procedures, and working near live DC systems.
Ground-mounted solar arrays
Ground-mounted frame systems for farms and commercial sites — covers excavation for foundations, manual handling, cable trenching, and electrical connection.
What You Get
Job-specific RAMS
Describe your job and get professional risk assessments covering falls from height and other trade-specific hazards.
Construction Phase Plans
CDM 2015 compliant CPPs created from your job description. Covers management arrangements, risk control, welfare, and emergency procedures.
COSHH Assessments
Smart substance search and SDS upload. Pre-loaded with common solar installer substances like sealants, adhesives, and flux for electrical connections.
Site Inductions
Digital induction sign-offs for every worker on site. Linked to your CPP and site rules. Works on any phone or tablet.
Worker & subcontractor tracking
Track certifications, insurance, and CSCS cards. Get alerts before documents expire. One view for all your workers.
Digital document sharing
Share your full document pack with clients, principal contractors, or inspectors via a secure read-only link. No login needed on their end.
Common Hazards We Cover
These are the real risks solar panel installers face on site every day. Your RAMS will address each one with specific control measures.
- Falls from height — most domestic and commercial solar work involves roof access with limited edge protection
- Electrical shock from DC systems — solar panels generate DC voltage in daylight and cannot be fully isolated like AC circuits
- Manual handling of heavy panels — standard panels weigh 20–25kg and must be lifted onto roofs, often in awkward positions
- Roof fragility — older roofs, skylights, and fibre cement sheets may not support worker or panel weight
- Burns from electrical arcing — DC arcs from damaged connectors or cables do not self-extinguish like AC arcs
- Weather exposure — installers work on exposed roofs in wind, rain, and heat, increasing slip and fatigue risks
Key Regulations & Standards
BS 7671 (IET Wiring Regulations) and MCS Installation Standards (MIS 3002)
Solar PV installations must comply with BS 7671 for electrical safety, MCS 3002 for design and installation standards, and CDM 2015 for site safety. Installers must also comply with the Work at Height Regulations 2005 and the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989. Competent person schemes such as MCS certification are required for installations eligible for government incentives.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do solar installers need RAMS?
- Yes. Solar installation involves working at height, electrical work on DC systems, and manual handling of heavy panels — all classified as significant risk activities under CDM 2015. Principal contractors and clients will expect RAMS that cover roof access, fall protection, electrical isolation, and panel handling. Generic templates are not sufficient for solar work.
- How long does it take to create RAMS for solar installation?
- Under 5 minutes with The Site Book. Describe the job — for example, '16-panel domestic PV install on a pitched tile roof' — and the AI generates RAMS covering roof access, fall protection, DC isolation, manual handling, and weather precautions, specific to your project.
- Does The Site Book cover MCS and BS 7671 requirements?
- Yes. The Site Book generates RAMS that reference BS 7671 (IET Wiring Regulations) for electrical safety and MCS installation standards. It covers DC isolation procedures, string voltage calculations for safe working, and the requirement for competent person certification on incentive-eligible installations.
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