Working Safely with Photovoltaic Systems
Credits: 2 PDH
PDH Course Description:
This booklet was written for use as a reference and a handbook with helpful and easily-accessible information on how to work safely with photovoltaic systems. It contains commonsense recommendations that will help keep you safe. It contains information on specific hazards, their common causes, and ways to avoid them. References for further reading and more detailed information are provided.Topics:
- Overview of PV system characteristics
- Hazards involved in working with PV systems
- Applicable safety codes
- Regulations to follow when designing, installing, testing a PV system
- Discussion of possible injuries
- Basic first aid techniques
To take this course:
1.) Enroll in Course: Click below to enroll:
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Download the Study Guide
3.) Test: Once you've thoroughly read the course materials, please click below to take the final examination.
Take the final exam
4.) Certificate: A passing grade of 70% or higher on the exam, is required to receive the certificate of completion for this PDH course.
NOTE: After the exam is completed, you will need to return to this page, in order to print (download) the certificate of completion.
Print the Certificate of Completion
Intended Audience: for energy, civil, electrical, construction, mechanical, and industrial engineers, however is should appeal to all engineers interested in future energy concepts.
Publication Source: US Dept. of Energy
Donald Parnell, PE