HSE LEARNINGS
INCIDENT:
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High Voltage flash over due to non adherence to Electrical Safety Rules
CAUSES:
• Not Complying To Electrical Safety Rules and Electrical – PR 1947
• Safety Operating procedures PR 1948 and PTW – PR 1172
LEARNINGS:
• Do not take short cuts due to work pressure.
Recommended Actions:
• Discuss this alert in toolbox talks and HSE meetings and
Distribute to all contractors
Post on HSE notice boards
Include in site HSE induction
• Visit the worksite when planning the task.
• Toolbox talk is needed to ensure that all PtW and Electrical Safety Document conditions
are well understood by the work team.
• Proper controls and procedures must be followed.
• Thorough site visits to verify PtW and Electrical Safety Document is adhered to and
Job Safety Plans are followed.
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Strictly Adhere to ESR when working on overhead lines.
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Visit the site and carry out risk analysis prior to issuing any Electrical Safety document.
Contact MSE511 for further information or visit HSE website
Reference: HIPO – Marmul
Alert No 14
SEP 2010
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