This list of 30 safety objective questions is designed for a new solar plant project, incorporating Environmental Protection Plans (EPP), Health & Safety (H&S) Plans, and Industrial Act compliance (e.g., Factories Act, Occupational Health and Safety Standards

 This list of 30 safety objective questions is designed for a new solar plant project, incorporating Environmental Protection Plans (EPP), Health & Safety (H&S) Plans, and Industrial Act compliance (e.g., Factories Act, Occupational Health and Safety Standards). 

I. Safety Leadership, Planning, and Compliance (H&S Plan & Industrial Act)

Objective: Has a comprehensive Project HSE Plan been developed and approved by regulatory authorities?

Objective: Have all site-specific hazards (electrical, fire, working at height) been identified and rated in the risk assessment?

Objective: Is there a dedicated Safety Officer/Supervisor on-site for every 100 workers?

Objective: Have all personnel received site-specific induction training before commencing work?

Objective: Are all electrical contractors licensed and experienced in solar PV systems?

Objective: Have legal compliance checklists (Factory Act/Industry Rules) been completed for the new site?

Objective: Is there a process for reviewing and updating the Risk Assessment monthly or when site conditions change?

Objective: Are all incidents and near-misses documented and reviewed within 24 hours of occurrence?

Objective: Is a Daily Toolbox Talk (TBT) mandatory to communicate specific hazards of the day’s tasks?

Objective: Have emergency contact numbers and the location of the nearest hospital been prominently displayed? 

II. Electrical Safety and Emergency Preparedness

Objective: Has a rigid Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedure been established and tested to prevent accidental re-energization?

Objective: Are insulated tools mandatory and inspected regularly for electrical work?

Objective: Are all solar PV panels covered with opaque material during installation to prevent accidental voltage generation?

Objective: Are all DC circuits tested for insulation integrity (Megger testing) before connecting to inverters?

Objective: Has an emergency response plan (ERP) been developed for electric shocks, fire, and medical emergencies?

Objective: Are fire extinguishers rated for electrical fires (CO2 or Dry Powder) available within 15 meters of all electrical areas?

Objective: Is an automated rapid shutdown system installed and verified to be functional?

Objective: Have emergency evacuation mock drills been conducted at least once per quarter?

Objective: Is the solar plant properly grounded with tested surge protection devices (SPDs)?

Objective: Are all high-voltage warning signs displayed in local languages, English, and with clear pictograms?

III. Construction & Installation Safety

Objective: Is a full-body harness mandatory for work at heights exceeding 6 feet (1.8 meters)?

Objective: Have all heavy lifting machinery (cranes, forklifts) been certified by a competent person before use?

Objective: Is a Traffic Management Plan in place to segregate pedestrian workers from heavy vehicles?

Objective: Are all cable trenches properly covered or barricaded, with warning lights during the night?

Objective: Have safe manual handling procedures (max weight limits) been communicated for lifting PV panels?

Objective: Are all ladders and scaffolding inspected and tagged as "Safe for Use" before climbing? 

IV. Environmental Protection Plan (EPP)

Objective: Is a designated, impermeable storage area available for hazardous materials like inverter cleaning agents or oils?

Objective: Are dust control measures (water spraying) implemented during civil excavation work?

Objective: Has a waste management plan been established for the recycling of panel packaging, copper scrap, and electrical waste?

Objective: Is a vegetation control plan in place that avoids the use of prohibited, carcinogenic chemicals?