Electrical Hazards Safety Month

Electrical hazards encompass situations involving tasks performed near live conductors or components. These present  risks of electric shock and arc flash hazards. Understanding these risks, equipping yourself with adequate knowledge, and following safety protocols is key to ensuring a safe working environment. 

This month, we will highlight the importance of practicing safe work procedures when dealing with energised work, including defining when and how to perform such work safely and effectively. We will explore different scenarios, from managing electric shocks to arc flash injuries, and how to best mitigate these risks with proper safety controls. 

We will also delve into the role of Electrical Safety Observers, their crucial role in risk prevention, and the necessary qualifications and capabilities they must possess. Additionally, we will go over the importance of isolation and Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) procedures to ensure safety during electrical work.

Targeted specifically for members in the electrotechnology industry, our aim is to equip you with the knowledge and tools necessary to maintain safety in environments with potential electrical hazards. 

Join us this October to expand your understanding and awareness of Electrical Hazards.

Toolbox Talk templates

• General Survival Habits
• What is Live Work
• Electrical Isolation
• Arc Flash and Guide of Arc Flash PPE

HSEQ Inspection Checklist

• HSEQ Inspection - Electrical Hazards

Forms and Checklists

• Electrical Inspection and Test Plan Checklist
• Conduit and Pipe Installation Hazard Identification
• Electrical Installation Testing Record Sheet
• Residual Current Device (RCD) Test Record
• Electrical Inspection and Test Plan
• Electrical Equipment Register

Policies

• No Live Work Policy

Procedures

• Permit Procedure

Safe Work Method Statements

• Overhead Powerlines SWMS
• Electrical SWMS
• Electrical Isolation SWMS

Informational video 

Unlimited phone and email advice on all safety related issues