Safety Flash
Electric shock incident
Electric shock incident
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 04/15
- Control of WorkElectrical SafetyIsolation
- Electric shockHand and finger injuries
- Electrical isolationElectrical work
- Energy and process isolationRisk assessmentVoltage verification
Summary
An electrician received a 220V AC shock while working on a 24V remote input/output module in joystick electrical equipment, sustaining minor left-hand burns. The flash describes the current path through an anti-static earth strap, inadequate personal risk assessment and the need to verify isolation using a voltage tester and compatible proving unit.
Classifications: Electric shock; electrocution.
Classifications: Hand and finger injuries; finger injury; hand injury.
Classifications: Electrical isolation; electrical lockout.
Classifications: Electrical work; electrical maintenance.
Classifications: Energy and process isolation; isolation; energy isolation.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Voltage verification; prove dead; test before touch.
Summary
An electrician suffered minor burns after contact with live conductors during work on a remote input/output module.
IMCA SF 04/15. Themes: control of work, electrical safety, isolation.