Safety Flash
BSEE: arc flash incident – is the wire still live?
BSEE: arc flash incident – is the wire still live?
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 01/26
- Electrical SafetyIsolationPermit to WorkPersonal Protective Equipment
- Arc flashElectrical safety
- Electrical work
- Hand toolsPersonal protective equipment
- Job safety analysisPermit to workSafety communicationVoltage verification
- Offshore installation
Summary
An offshore cable installation led to an arc flash when an electrician repositioned exposed wiring with non-insulated pliers inside an energised cabinet. The flash caused a minor thermal burn and panel damage. Findings highlight inadequate task analysis and communication; lessons address voltage verification, permits, suitable protective equipment and closed-loop coordination.
Classifications: Arc flash; arc fault; arc-flash.
Classifications: Electrical safety; electrical hazards.
Classifications: Electrical work; electrical maintenance.
Classifications: Hand tools; hand-held tools; handheld tools.
Classifications: Personal protective equipment; PPE; personal protection equipment.
Classifications: Job safety analysis; JSA; job hazard analysis; JHA.
Classifications: Permit to work; PTW; work permit.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Voltage verification; prove dead; test before touch.
Classifications: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.
Summary
The United States Bureau of Safety and Environmental Protection (BSEE) has published Safety Alert 506 relating to an arc flash incident.
IMCA SF 01/26. Themes: electrical safety, isolation, permit to work, personal protective equipment.