Prioritising health and safety in every Solarfix installation
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At Solarfix, safety isn’t just a protocol, it’s a core value embedded in every project we undertake. Whether installing solar panels for homes, businesses, or agricultural sites, our teams operate with meticulous care, ensuring each installation is efficient, compliant, and secure.
Specialising exclusively in solar PV systems allows us to combine technical expertise with a steadfast commitment to risk management, delivering both energy savings and confidence to our clients.
We are also proud to hold ISO 45001 certification, the internationally recognised standard for occupational health and safety management. Solarfix works closely with New Paradigm to maintain this certification, ensuring we continuously meet and exceed the highest standards in workplace safety, risk management, and continuous improvement.
Achieving ISO 45001 requires rigorous assessment of our policies, procedures, and practices, guaranteeing that every project we undertake is executed with safety as the top priority.
The importance of safety in solar installations
Solar panel installation involves unique challenges, from working at height to handling electrical systems and navigating complex environments. Working at height remains one of the greatest fatal risks to workers, and it’s a risk that simply cannot be avoided in the solar industry.
That’s why Solarfix takes this aspect of our work extremely seriously, investing heavily in specialist training, advanced equipment, and safe access systems to ensure every installer returns home safely at the end of each day.
For example, during the Metropolitan Arts Centre (MAC) installation in Belfast’s busy city centre, our team worked closely with the on-site team to arrange safe access and agree restricted work areas, ensuring that the MAC could continue operating while our staff worked safely and efficiently. This collaborative approach allowed us to complete the project smoothly, maintaining public safety and minimising disruption.
Advanced solutions for working at height
One of the tools that supports our commitment to safe installations is the Easi-Dec edge protection system. These robust, portable platforms provide reliable fall protection, allowing our teams to work confidently and efficiently on rooftops.
Solarfix invested in the Easi-Dec system to help keep health and safety costs down for our customers. It enables us to safely access more domestic roofs without the need for expensive scaffolding, offering better value for money while maintaining complete peace of mind that the team working on your home is protected by the highest safety standards.
Of course, some properties will still require scaffolding, which will always be discussed and agreed upon during one of our in-person surveys to ensure the safest and most practical solution for every project.
Tailored safety for every client
Each installation presents its own set of challenges, and Solarfix adapts its approach accordingly. On a busy industrial site at Wilson Salt, we established clearly defined safe zones, cornered-off work areas, and held daily safety briefings. Comprehensive documentation, including Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) and staff training records, supported a secure and well-coordinated project.
Similarly, for commercial clients like John Barr Cars, we maintained full showroom and service centre access while adhering to strict safety protocols.
At Solarfix, we understand that your business can’t stop to install solar, which is why we work directly with you and your health and safety officers to ensure minimal disruption while maintaining the highest levels of on-site safety.
These examples demonstrate Solarfix’s ability to balance operational needs with rigorous safety standards across a range of environments.
Training and accountability
Effective safety practices rely on skilled, well-trained personnel. Every Solarfix installer undergoes ongoing training in areas such as working at height, electrical safety, and emergency procedures.
All Solarfix managers hold IOSH training, most of our staff are first aid trained, all installers hold CSR and Working at Height certification, and the majority are IPAF trained for the safe use of powered access equipment.
Detailed records of training and safety checks reinforce accountability and give our clients confidence that their installation is managed by professionals who are committed to safety at every step.
Delivering peace of mind
We recognise that investing in solar panels is a significant decision. By combining careful planning, industry-leading equipment, and experienced teams, Solarfix ensures installations are seamless and worry-free.
Over the years, we’ve overcome complex safety challenges, from shutting down roads in the heart of Belfast to crane in equipment, installing solar panels at Royal Portrush Golf Club while the course remained open, to working around factories and supermarkets that operate almost around the clock.
In every situation, safety remains at the forefront, and we make sure our approach works for both you and your business.
Continuous improvement in safety practices
Health and safety standards are ever evolving, and Solarfix stays at the forefront by regularly updating our procedures to incorporate the latest innovations and best practices. Our focus on ongoing improvement ensures that every installation, whether domestic, commercial, or agricultural, meets or exceeds industry standards.
By prioritising safety, efficiency, and quality, Solarfix delivers not only exceptional solar PV systems but also genuine peace of mind. Our reputation as Northern Ireland’s trusted choice for solar PV installations reflects our unwavering commitment to secure, professional, and reliable work.
Safety is an investment — choose wisely
No one should accept poor health and safety measures for their home, business, or farm. Solar is an investment and so is safety.
The question isn’t just who’s installing solar – it’s who’s installing solar safely.
The answer is always Solarfix.
