Safety Flash
UK HSE: Poorly maintained electrical installation caused fatality
UK HSE: Poorly maintained electrical installation caused fatality
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 24/21
- Control of WorkElectrical SafetyInspection and MaintenanceIsolation
- Electric shockElectrical safety
- Electrical workInspection and maintenance
- Control of workEnergy and process isolation
Summary
An IMCA safety flash describes a fatal electrocution during planned air-compressor maintenance and the subsequent HSE prosecution. Findings included inadequate electrical-contact controls, absent testing and visual inspection since installation, and an unidentified incorrect isolating switch. The account highlights correct isolation points, training, supervision and safe systems of work.
Classifications: Electric shock; electrocution.
Classifications: Electrical safety; electrical hazards.
Classifications: Electrical work; electrical maintenance.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Control of work; work control.
Classifications: Energy and process isolation; isolation; energy isolation.
Summary
The UK Health and Safety Executive prosecuted a warehouse management solutions company after an employee was fatally electrocuted while servicing electrical equipment
IMCA SF 24/21. Themes: control of work, electrical safety, inspection and maintenance, isolation.