Safety Flash
Electrician received electric shock
Electrician received electric shock
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 08/11
- Electrical SafetyIsolation
- Electric shockElectrical safety
- Electrical isolationElectrical work
- Energy and process isolationPre-use checksRisk assessment
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
A vessel electrician received an electric shock while investigating a faulty running machine supplied through a 220v/110v transformer. A cable with two male connections exposed live pins during disconnection. No injuries were identified. The flash highlights isolation before testing, equipment inspection and risk assessment before installation and use.
Classifications: Electric shock; electrocution.
Classifications: Electrical safety; electrical hazards.
Classifications: Electrical isolation; electrical lockout.
Classifications: Electrical work; electrical maintenance.
Classifications: Energy and process isolation; isolation; energy isolation.
Classifications: Pre-use checks; pre-use inspection.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
A Member has reported an incident in which an electrician received an electric shock whilst working on faulty electrical equipment.
IMCA SF 08/11. Themes: electrical safety, isolation.