O/o Chief General Manager,
T.N Circle, BSNL,
New Administrative Building,
6th Floor, 16 Greams
Road,Chennai-600 006.
Tel.044 – 2829 3906, 28293969
To
All Head of SSAs,
BSNL, Tamilnadu Circle.
No. PTCC/75-2014-01/TR/12
Sub:
dated at Chennai-6 the
.01.15.
Safety measures-Reporting / Processing the cases of electrocution
accident –Fatal/Non-fatal –reg.
Ref: This office Lr (i) No PTCC/General Corr/2014-15/4 dated 21.10.14
(upload in Circle Intranet on 23.10.14)
(ii) No.PTCC/77-447/2014/SLPTCC Meeting/41 dated 29.10.14.
Kindly refer to the various instructions /guidelines issued by this office from time to time
on safety measures, and also the discussions in SLPTCC meetings held periodically.
In spite of these, one Non-Fatal electrocution accident during 2014 and one Fatal
accident during January 2015 are reported in our circle. On analysis of the report it is observed
that the above incidents have occurred due to non adherence of safety measures / not using
safety devices .
It is requested to take precautionary measures to avoid such type of accidents in future.
The following points may be strictly adhered to while handling telecom installations in the
vicinity of power installations:
 Educate the line staff on safety rules/ Use of protective devices by arranging training/
workshop periodically
 Proper supervision while handling the telecom installations to avoid such incident.
 If any telecom work is to be carried out near the bare live overhead power line the
same is to be carried out under the direct supervision of EB authorities. If necessary
permission for power shutdown may be done until the work is completed.
 Throwing dropwire over the powerline without power shutdown should be avoided
which is one of the reasons for the past electrical accident cases.
 Periodical patrolling of lines for any PTCC violation like Unguarded Power Crossings,
Worn out Electric service leads etc., and follow up action for rectification.
 Periodical Coordination meeting with EB Authorities to sort out any PTCC violation
cases / completion of protection work.
 If any electrocution accident is occurred it should be intimated to the local EB
authorities immediately. It should be reported to all other authorities also as
prescribed.
The extract of PTCC New Manual 2010 on Safety Measures, Reporting/Procedures for
processing of Electrocution Accident cases are enclosed for ready reference and strict
adherence.
Kindly acknowledge the receipt and compliance intimated within 10 days.
-------Sd-------Deputy General Manager(NWO-CFA),
O/o CGM, TN Circle, BSNL,Chennai-6
Copy to: DGM(CNO),BSNL Corporate office, New Delhi 110 001 for k/I w.r.t Lr No10-1/2011CNO I/PTCC dtd 24.12.2014
PART – I
1.
Name and designation of the
person involved
2.
Date of occurrence of accident
3.
Nature of Injury (extent of
disablement) and Medical report in
the case of injury.
4.
Welfare Measures taken
PROFORMA
a) Whether the injured person was
visited in the Hospital
b) Whether any financial or other
help was given to the injured of his
family
5.
Date
Whether Electrical Inspector of the
area and Chief Electrical Inspector
of the State has been intimated
telegraphically, immediately after
the accident
:
Station :
Signature
Designation
PART - II PROFORMA
1.
Previous reference
2.
a) Location of accident
b) Name of the Division with respect
to Power
c) Name of the Division with respect
to Telecom
3.
Reasons for the accident with details of
investigation
4.
Whether Protective devices as prescribed
was provided and used at the time of
accident by the person? . If so give
details.
5.
In case of unguarded power crossing date
of last inspection of line by supervising
staff and whether this UGPC had been
noticed and reported for rectification.
6.
Whether responsibility has been fixed for
non-adherence to the prescribed
instructions and disciplinary proceedings
initiated against delinquent official ?
7.
If responsibility could not be fixed,
reasons thereof.
8.
Action taken as a result of investigation
9.
Date on which the Field officer intimated
the accident to:
a) its counterpart in State Electricity
Authority
b)Chief Electrical Inspector to Govt. of the
State
c) Electrical Inspector of the area
10.
Welfare measures taken
a) Whether the dues under the
Workmen’s Compensation Act have
been settled ?
b) Whether DCRG has been
disbursed to the family ?
c) Whether the benefits under family
pension scheme has been
extended to the members of the
family
d) Whether any dependent has been
considered for employment in the
Department ?
11.
In case the accident is attributable to
dereliction of responsibility by the
Electrical Authority under I.E. Rules Has
action been initiated for claiming
Damages ?
12.
Remarks
Date:
Station:
Signature
Designation
FORM-44A
FORM FOR REPORTING ELECTRICAL ACCIDENTS
1.
Date and time of accident
2.
Place of accident and District
3.
System and Voltage of supply
4.
Name of licencee/person/
supplier/user of energy on whose
premises or jurisdiction the accident
occurred
5.
a) Name of person killed or
injured
b) Address of such person
6.
Occupation and Designation of such
person
7.
Brief description of the job
8.
Authority under which such person
was allowed to work on the job
9.
State also whether he was authorized
person and describe fully the nature
and extent of injuries i.e fatal,
disablement of any portion of the body
or other injury
10.
Detailed cause leading to the accident
11.
Action taken regarding First Aid/
Medical attendance etc., immediately
after the occurrence of the accident
12.
Whether appropriate Govt. District
Magistrate and Police Station
informed? If so give the address
13.
Steps taken to preserve the evidence
in connection with the accident
14.
Name and designation of the person
assisting the Victim
15.
What safety Devices were given to
and used by the victim
16.
Whether the work was undertaken
under direct supervision of authorized
person? If so give the name and
designation of the Supervisor
17.
Whether artificial respiration was
given to the victim? If yes, for how
long was it continued, before its
abandonment
18.
Steps proposed to be taken to avoid
recurrence
19.
Name and Designation of persons
present at the time of accident
20.
Any other remarks
Signature of the Reporting Officer
Name :
Date:
Designation:
Time:
Address:
QUESTIONNAIRE FOR CONDUCTING ENQUIRY IN TO ACCIDENTS DUE TO ELECTRIC
SHOCK
I.
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
GENERAL
Name, Designation.
Type of work being done.
Type of alignment. No. of wires on alignment L-14 sketch.
Officer-in-charge of line JTO/SDE/SDO.
Inspecting officers-Dates of last inspection & perusal of inspection Reports.
Check of records, muster Roll & work order book.
Check of registers of tools & tents.
II.
INCIDENT
a) Date and time of accident
b) On which line was A/C observed.
c) Time from which A/C was there.
(To be checked from testing station records / Exchange Records)
d) Was it reported to anybody by station in–charge.
e) When was A/C presence finally traced.
f) Action taken by JTO/SDO/DET immediately after accident was reported to them as
regards cautioning other staff.
g) Reasons for A/C on line.
h) Was it direct contact? (Insulated service lead, unguarded crossing).
i) Did this figure in any of the inspection reports?
j) When was this telecom. line constructed?
k) Date of construction of power line.
l) If unguarded crossing, action taken to get it rectified.
m) Statement of sectional line staff. Did he notice the unguarded crossing earlier and action
taken by him.
n) Statement of JTO and SDOT regarding (m) above.
o) If the presence of unguarded power crossing was known, why was power shut down not
taken.
III. PROTECTIVE DEVICES
a) When were the protective devices last issued?
b) Is there any record maintained?
c) Whether S.I. in-charge was issued protective devices for his own use and use of
workers. (Details of tools to be noted).
d) Were the tools used by the deceased/ victim?
e) Sample check of tools with some other staff regarding their condition and up keep.
IV.
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
WELFARE MEASURES
Was the accident reported to police immediately?
Action taken to get the power shut down and bring down body.
When did JTO/SDOT/DET reach the spot?
When did S.I in-charge reach the spot after having been informed?
When the body brought down?
f) Arrangements made for funeral, transportation of body of the deceased.
g) Immediate financial assistance given.
V.
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
REPORTING
Was the case promptly reported to circle office?
Was it reported to Electrical Inspector for investigating?
Was the joint inspection along with Electricity authorities conducted?
When was the departmental enquiry ordered?
Action taken to settle the welfare measures including payment under W.C.A.
Action taken to any unpaid wages if any.
Has the matter been reported to Directorate?
VI.
MISC
a) Whether (SDOT/AE/DET) officers are maintaining records of unguarded non
standard power crossings.
b) Are they being pursued with Elec. Authorities, if so with what results?
c) No. of unguarded crossings as on date in sub division as per records.
d) Has any action been taken to provide guarding?
e) Inspect a few Kms of line physically to find out if there are any unguarded/
nonstandard guarding.
Signature
Designation