RISK ASSESSMENT NUMBER: 40 ACTIVITY: Working with Electricity

Persons at Risk Hazard Type Risk Level

Electricians and their helpers a. Fall of person from height HH
Other workers in the vicinity likely to come in contact with 'live' conductors b. Fall of person on same level MM
c. Fall of person into/through hole
d. Fall of object from height
e. Fall of object at same Level
Control Measures f. Protruding objects HH
1. Where necessary the correct use of PPE to include coveralls, safety spectacles, gloves, g. Flying objects
or when necessary electricians gloves, boots and hard hat. h. Manual handling/lifting
i. Machinery HH
2. All persons authorised as electricians to be informed and trained in recognised methods J. Vehicular
of work and procedures in accordance with work instructions issued by the Electrical Department k. Mechanical lifting
l. Mechanical handling
3. Only authorised personnel permitted to carry out any electrical installation, repair or m. Confined space
maintenance work. n. Cleaning/purging
o. Maintenance HH
4. Precautions to be taken to avoid electrical shocks, burns, fires and explosions or damage p. Pressure systems
to equipment. (See also Working at Heights and Ladders). q. Electrical HH
r. Fire HM
5. Proper and adequate insulation and earthling to be used at all times. s. Explosion/bursting HL
t. Water
6. Correct and adequate protectors must be used for both permanent and temporary electrical u. Asphyxiation
installations/repairs or maintenance. This includes control panels, circuit breakers, switch boxes v. Inhalation
and residual current devices must be used for supplies to portable appliances and tools. w. Contact
x. Noise & vibration
7. All electrical equipment shall be subjected to testing for insulation and continuity whenever y. Ionising radiations
damage or deterioration is suspected, it has been subjected to repair or maintenance work z. Non-ionising radiations
or on a preventive maintenance schedule as follows. aa. Handtools
bb. Electrical handtools. HH
a. Fixed Machinery or electrical apparatus = 12 months. cc. Climatic
b. Mobile or movable machines and electrical apparatus = 6 months dd. Hazardous substances
c. Portable tools and electrical equipments = 3 months ee. Collapse of stacking/structure
ff. Housekeeping
8. Electricians carrying out repair or maintenance work will always alert surrounding workers gg. Inadequate lighting
and employ lock off systems to ensure a safe system of work and the protection of others. hh. Weld failure
ii Other
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