Investigation Report
Electric Shock While Reattaching Megger Lead During Subsea Cable Testing
09-29-2012 13:15 P00301 LB/6488 LTA (>3 days) Required Evacuation
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Electric shock
- Electrical work
- Personal protective equipment
- Job safety analysisOperating and work proceduresPermit to workSafety communication
Summary
An investigation describes a cable technician receiving an electric shock while reattaching a Megger test lead during testing of newly laid subsea cable. Findings identify missing voltage gloves, an unavailable on-site procedure and no safe work permit. Recommendations address JSA compliance, contractor safety meetings and permits for non-routine operations.
Classifications: Electric shock; electrocution.
Classifications: Electrical work; electrical maintenance.
Classifications: Personal protective equipment; PPE; personal protection equipment.
Classifications: Job safety analysis; JSA; job hazard analysis; JHA.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Permit to work; PTW; work permit.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.