Solar Safety

Quality and safety are a part of everyone’s job. We offer OSHA training and many of our courses have safety built into the curriculum.

2023 Energy Storage Code Course – Now Free for HeatSpring Members

We need more professionals designing and installing energy storage systems safely. So starting today, for a limited time, 2023 NFPA 855 & Fire Codes for Energy Storage Systems is free for HeatSpring members.

Ryan and the Mayfield Renewables team teach the course. They don’t mess around – their courses are highly technical and geared for a […]

June 12th, 2024|Categories: Energy Storage, Free Courses, Membership, Safety, Solar Plus Storage||

What Makes Someone a Qualified Person?

Here at HeatSpring, we get a lot of questions that are along the lines of… “what course can I take to make me qualified?” To that we answer, there’s no quick fix or single course that can make you qualified (although, we do have several courses to help you get part of the way there).

In […]

June 3rd, 2024|Categories: Q+A, Safety, Solar, Solar Design & Installation, Solar miscellaneous||

Understanding the 2023 NEC Requirements for Disconnecting Means on Energy Storage 

Understanding where to place disconnects on solar and storage projects can feel complicated if you’re unfamiliar with the National Electrical Code (NEC). In fact, some inspectors (like Pete Jackson, Chief Electrical Inspector for the City of Bakersfield, mentioned in IREC’s Conversations from the Field) are seeing an abundance of disconnects (we’re talking 10+), not because […]

May 28th, 2024|Categories: Safety, Solar, Solar Design & Installation, Solar Plus Storage||

Key Elements of a Safety Program

Creating a strong safety program is a critical, yet sometimes overlooked, aspect of running a successful solar installation company. It’s not just about meeting bare-minimum regulatory requirements or avoiding accidents; it’s about fostering a work environment where every team member feels valued, protected, and empowered to prioritize safety in their daily tasks.

In this video session, […]

May 24th, 2024|Categories: Safety, Solar, Solar miscellaneous||

How Do Companies Start a Safety Program?

Safety is the cornerstone of any successful construction business, especially in the solar industry where workers are exposed to various hazards – like working at heights and electrical hazards – on a daily basis. If you are a leader at your organization (and aren’t we all in some capacity?), it is your responsibility to foster […]

May 17th, 2024|Categories: Safety, Solar, Solar miscellaneous||