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Did a Singaporean worker fatally electrocuted while installing solar panels?

Singaporean worker fatally electrocuted while installing solar panels. A Singaporean worker was found to be fatally electrocuted during an installation of solar panels on the rooftop of a building on June 12 while working with a group of other staff. The victim died after he noticed and worked on an exposed cable arcing and was emitting smoke.

Was a worker electrocuted while installing solar panels?

During the solar panel installation, the worker noticed an exposed cable arcing and emitting smoke. PHOTO: BT FILE SINGAPORE – A worker died after being electrocuted while installing solar panels on the rooftop of a building on June 12 with a group of workers.

How many workers died installing rooftop solar panels in 2022?

Just three days before that incident, a worker died after being electrocuted while installing rooftop solar panels. There were 46 workplace deaths in 2022, the highest number since 2016. This triggered the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) to implement a heightened safety period in September 2022, which tightened enforcement and introduced fresh measures.

What happened to a worker who installed solar panels on a building?

A group of workers were dispatched to install solar panels on the roof of a building when, during the installation process, one of the workers found that a wire was glowing and smoke was arising from the wire. The worker was electrocuted after touching the wire. He was rushed to the hospital where he eventually died.

What happened if a solar panel installation was wet?

He was sent to the hospital and died on the same day. Preliminary investigations revealed that the cable was lying on the roof, which was wet due to rain before the incident. Figure 1: Scene of the accident. Electrocution is a major concern during the installation of solar panels.

Are solar installers exposed to a fall accident?

Although there is a lack of formalized reporting and verification of solar worker fall accident data, it is clear that most residential and commercial solar installers are exposed to the risk factors clarified in the previous paragraph.