Safety Alert
Risks associated with 240V electric hand tools/equipment
Risks associated with 240V electric hand tools/equipment
- NOPSEMA
- Safety Alert
- A215188
- Electrical SafetyMachinery and EquipmentPermit to Work
- Electric shockElectrical safety
- Inspection and maintenance
- Hand tools
- Functional testing
- Upstream oil and gas
Summary
This alert examines electric shock risks associated with increased use of portable 240V tools and temporary lighting. It compares notification totals across two periods, favours air, battery or transformer-powered alternatives, and explains limitations of residual current devices, including the need to test their trip threshold and response time.
Classifications: Electric shock; electrocution.
Classifications: Electrical safety; electrical hazards.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Hand tools; hand-held tools; handheld tools.
Classifications: Functional testing; function test.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Summary
Safety alert addressing electric shock risks from portable 240V tools, temporary lighting and damaged electrical equipment.
A215188. Themes: electrical safety, machinery and equipment, permit to work.