Safety Flash
Recent prosecutions by the UK HSE
Recent prosecutions by the UK HSE
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 12/18
- Electrical SafetyRegulation and LegislationVehicles and Driving
- Arc flashCrushing and pinch pointsElectrical safetyRegulation and legislation
- Electrical workVehicles and driving
- Competence and trainingOperating and work proceduresPermit to workSafety communication
Summary
Two UK HSE prosecution summaries describe a worker crushed during vehicle unloading and two workers burnt in an electrical flashover after bypassing a fuse-panel interlock. Findings include inadequate work systems, unloading training and driver briefing, alongside absent electrical safety rules, permits and risk assessment.
Classifications: Arc flash; arc fault; arc-flash.
Classifications: Crushing and pinch points; crush hazards; pinch points.
Classifications: Electrical safety; electrical hazards.
Classifications: Regulation and legislation; safety legislation; regulatory requirements.
Classifications: Electrical work; electrical maintenance.
Classifications: Vehicles and driving; driving; road transport.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Permit to work; PTW; work permit.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Summary
The HSE prosecutions concern unsafe vehicle unloading and electrical work involving bypassed controls and inadequate systems.
IMCA SF 12/18. Themes: electrical safety, regulation and legislation, vehicles and driving.