Safety Flash
Crewman received 415v electric shock
Crewman received 415v electric shock
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 15/18
- Electrical SafetyInspection and MaintenanceIsolation
- Electric shock
- Electrical work
- Personal protective equipmentSwitchgear
- Energy and process isolationSafety communicationVoltage verification
Summary
A crewman suffered an electric shock while assessing cable routing for an ROV launch and recovery system supply. He touched exposed live wires before the distribution board was isolated. The flash identifies undocumented transformer removal, absent voltage verification and inadequate handover, with lessons on maintenance records and communication.
Classifications: Electric shock; electrocution.
Classifications: Electrical work; electrical maintenance.
Classifications: Personal protective equipment; PPE; personal protection equipment.
Classifications: Switchgear; switch gear.
Classifications: Energy and process isolation; isolation; energy isolation.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Voltage verification; prove dead; test before touch.
Summary
A crewman received an electric shock after touching undocumented live wiring before a distribution board was isolated.
IMCA SF 15/18. Themes: electrical safety, inspection and maintenance, isolation.