When working, testing or fault finding on energised electrical equipment, a fault current of up to 20 times the rated current of the supply transformer can flow for short duration during fault conditions. You should only perform work tasks that you are trained to perform. Arcs can have the energy to cause an explosion and/or…
These instructions cover basic safety principles applicable to persons working on, near or in the vicinity of electrical equipment and installations. Most aspects apply to all trades. How electrical current affects the human body Of all the common utilities, electricity has the greatest potential and ability to cause serious injury and kill. Electricity is invisible…
Knowing what you are doing and taking care whilst you do it are critical to safety for both the worker and those around you. Safe electrical practices are critical because a small mistake can be life changing. This chapter covers all the other important activities that must not be ignored. Identify these and any other…
During the development of risk control measures the hierarchy of controls is used to help minimise reliance on Administrative Controls and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), however often PPE will be utilised to control a risk. Prior to commencement of work, a risk assessment will be undertaken and all appropriate PPE should be clearly identified for…
OH&S and WH&S state laws identify specific requirements for operating, testing, servicing and working with different types of machinery, tools, plant and equipment, and in different work environments. You should make yourself familiar with legislation and relevant codes as they apply to your work. Machinery – general All dangerous moving parts of machinery, including gears,…
Any workplace can be hazardous. Be aware that any factory, workshop, industrial or mining site, and any building or construction site may have several dangerous areas at any time. At these work places assess risks and undertake safety induction to introduce workers to the conditions, and alert them to the dangers and precautions necessary to…
Regardless of risk controls put in place to prevent incidents occurring in your workplace, they can still occur. For example, people can be injured and require immediate medical treatment, a fire could start, or contaminants released. It is necessary to be prepared for any foreseeable incident. Prior to commencing work at any workplace, make sure…
Job Start Risk Assessment Flowchart NECA maintains a range of pre-prepared SWMSs that have the advantage of being tested and proven over time with extensive industry input, review and improvement through ongoing consultation and feedback to assist you in getting you SWMS prepared in collaboration with your workers. As indicated, issues that are specific to…
The purpose of the Life Saving Rules is to provide a consistent framework of safety rules that if followed are intended to protect employees from high consequence hazards that are commonly encountered in the electrical industry. The Life Saving Rules are applied in conjunction with all relevant laws, company policies, procedures, House Rules, Industry Standards,…
The process of risk management is so fundamental to safety in the electrical industry that it is important that every worker use a risk management approach to address workplace health and safety. The risk management process is an ongoing process and all workers should have a strong understanding of the purpose and steps of risk…