Health & Safety - Working at Heights and access equipment.

[Markc]

Keep us posted on that Solar Smart.

 

[sherbert]

Ever tried carryiing a 1600x900 16kg Solar PV panel up a ladder? Scaffolding every time without doubt. Only charge an extra £30 a week if left in place so leave up until all is working just in case? Interested in easy-dec if anyone has tried it.

simon
South West Free Energy Solar Powers, Solar Energy, Save on your Electricity Bill South Devon

 

[pchook]

Hiya - I'm new here and just picked up on this thread as we're going through the process of becoming registered. We use Easi-Dec Solar-Dec the system and are just about to purchase second system as we're expanding well. We had a demonstration before we purchased which was free, and we honeslty wourlnt work off of anything else now. It's defintely the safest and fastest - hey maybe they'll give me discount off new order as I've said that! We also use their special roof hook with a kneeler board. Hope this helps!

 

[sherbert]

I just use a local scaffolder but interested in easi-dec. How long does the Easi-dec solar dec take to erect and with how many people? Is it safe to work on with regard to health and safety and certification?

thanks
Simon

Devon Solar Panels Installers MCS Solar Installations in Devon serving Exeter, Plymouth and surrounding areas

 

[pchook]

Our guys fit in pairs and it takes them half an hour to unload the van and get the kit up. It took a bit longer to start with to be fair but they've got really slick at it. It's definitely safe - we asked loads of questions to their safety officer and we're all trained in using it - we have certificates and I know the HSE have seen it because it was shown at one of their forum events near to us recently. I'd recommend a demo mate - or at least speak to them - it's been well worth our time and like I say we've got another set of kit on the way. We can do a couple of 4kw 18panel installs in a day. Good luck.

 

[Easi-Dec]

Hi all
Some interesting points arising here about the Easi-Dec Solar System; as the designers and manufacturers let me see if we can give you the info you need. Solar-Dec is a purpose-built system designed with an access platform which also has a lifting mechanism for PV panels. It is modular, so depending on the size of the job you can scale up or scale down. You can attend a free demonstration by giving us a buzz - or view videos, download product sheets, and read compliance information by going to our website.
If in doubt, give us a shout
Solar Panel Installation and Safe Access Products from Easi-Dec

Regards
Easi-Dec Access Systems Ltd
01767 691812

 

[SRE]

We've got a 9.9kwp system going on a garage roof in the next couple of weeks. The garage operates 7 days a week and the roof the panels is going on can only be accessed by the west elevation of the building which is also the entrance to the garage. Scaffolding is impossible to erect without them needing to close the business for at least 3 days, possibly 4 so it's not an option. We're using a lift with a man cage to get everything up onto the roof and toof ladders once we're on - any advice???????