Safety Flash
Fatal electrocution
Fatal electrocution
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 07/09
- Confined SpaceElectrical SafetyHot Work and FirePermit to Work
- Electric shockElectrical safety
- Hot work
- Job safety analysisManagement of changePermit to workSafety communication
Summary
A rig subcontractor suffered fatal electrical shock during welding. A modified lamp with a damaged cord was identified as a potential shock source. The flash examines absent ground-fault protection, ineffective supervision, safety discussions and permits, and inadequate job safety analysis, with lessons on equipment use and change management.
Classifications: Electric shock; electrocution.
Classifications: Electrical safety; electrical hazards.
Classifications: Hot work; welding and cutting.
Classifications: Job safety analysis; JSA; job hazard analysis; JHA.
Classifications: Management of change; MOC; change management.
Classifications: Permit to work; PTW; work permit.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Summary
IMCA has learnt of a fatal incident in which a person was electrocuted.
IMCA SF 07/09. Themes: confined space, electrical safety, hot work and fire, permit to work.