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Hi gang. Home Power featured a simple, DIY module lift in Issue #143.
Contact me off list if you do not have access to the article and are
interested.<br><br>
Eric Youngren wrote at 12:51 PM 2/7/2013:<br>
<br>
<blockquote type=cite class=cite cite="">I agree that its impossible to
maintain 3 points of contact on a ladder while sliding a module up above
you. I've done it many times but I agree that its probably
not kosher according to OSHA. <br><br>
This reminds me of a product idea I had with a friend who does canvas
sewing for boat covers and such. <br><br>
How about this?: A heavy-duty canvas bag for carrying
PV modules, with backpack straps and D-rings in the corners?
With a module pack bag, installers could climb a ladder with both hands
while the module is securely on their back, Or it could also
provide an easy way to tie on a rope and haul them up, or secure them on
a sloped roof before installation. How many installers
would be interested in something like
that?? How much would you be willing to pay
for it? <br><br>
Eric<br>
Solar Nexus International<br><br>
<br><br>
On Thu, Feb 7, 2013 at 12:03 PM, Garrison Riegel
<<a href="mailto:garrison@solarserviceinc.com">
garrison@solarserviceinc.com</a>> wrote:<br>
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<dd>It is not possible to maintain three points of contact at all times
while carrying a module up a ladder. It is my understanding that if
three-point contact is not possible at all times, then a personal fall
arrest system is required. This is not called out specifically in
<a href="http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=10839">
Subpart X</a>, but if an injury or fatality were to result from carrying
modules up a ladder I think it would be difficult to avoid getting fined
or sued.<br><br>
<dd> <br><br>
<dd>We use a power ladder whenever possible. It takes a while to
set up, but is OSHA compliant, can lift multiple modules at once, and
saves wear and tear on the crew. The only real issue is upfront cost, but
this is cheap when compared to the long term cost of a workman’s comp
claim.<br><br>
<dd> <br><br>
<dd>My 2¢<br><br>
<dd> <br><br>
<dd>Garrison<br><br>
<dd> <br><br>
<dd>Solar Service Inc<br><br>
<dd><a href="tel:847-677-0950">847-677-0950</a><br><br>
<dd> <br><br>
<dd> <br><br>
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<dd>Sent:</b> Thursday, February 07, 2013 12:44 PM<br>
<dd>To:</b> RE-wrenches<br>
<dd>Subject:</b> [RE-wrenches] getting PV modules up to the roof<br><br>
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<dd>Hi Wrenches,<br><br>
<dd> <br><br>
<dd>I imagine that all of us working in rooftop PV have put some good
hard thought on the best way to get the modules up to the roof. There are
various lifts on the market, you can hoist them with ropes manually, or
walk them up a ladder (sling them over your back). I find that the
majority of our competition in the Bay Area walks panels up the ladder
for residential projects. What is your feeling about OSHA compliance of
doing this?<br><br>
<dd> <br><br>
<dd>Best,<br><br>
<dd> <br><br>
<dd> <br><br>
<dd>August<br><br>
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