Safety Flash
440V electrical shock incident
440V electrical shock incident
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 15/14
- Competence and TrainingControl of WorkElectrical SafetyPermit to Work
- Electric shockElectrical safety
- Electrical work
- Remotely operated vehicle
- Competence and trainingControl of workPermit to workRisk assessment
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
A technician received a 440V electric shock while investigating an ROV power distribution unit aboard a vessel, without harm or medical follow-up. The flash identifies unrecognised dual supplies, missing labelling and cover, inadequate familiarisation, and deficient work authorisation and risk assessment. Lessons address supervision, work control and equipment acceptance.
Classifications: Electric shock; electrocution.
Classifications: Electrical safety; electrical hazards.
Classifications: Electrical work; electrical maintenance.
Classifications: Remotely operated vehicle; ROV; underwater robot.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Control of work; work control.
Classifications: Permit to work; PTW; work permit.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
A technician was exposed to 440-volt equipment during an inadequately planned and controlled investigation of an ROV power unit.
IMCA SF 15/14. Themes: competence and training, control of work, electrical safety, permit to work.