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electrical

Learn about potential hazards in the electrical industry and how to prevent injuries or illness. Topics covered include powered and non-powered tools, working at heights, mobile plant, electricity, dangerous goods, manual handling, noise, hot weather conditions, and workplace harassment. Discover employer and student actions to promote a safe working environment.

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electrical

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  1. electrical By donny

  2. Hazard • Powered and non-powered tools • Working at heights • Mobile plant including mobile platform • Electricity • Dangerous goods (e.g. natural gas) • Manual handling (bending, reaching, stretching, pulling, lifting, repetitive motions, awkward posture) • Noise • Hot weather conditions • Sexual harassment, work place bullying

  3. Possible Harmful Effects • Electrocution • Being struck by broken drill bits, cutters, swarf (potential for serious eye, head or facial injury) • Cuts and lacerations • Falls from heights, potential for fatality or serious injury • Electrocution or serious injury • Contact with dangerous goods can result in fatality or serious injury • Explosion can result in fatality or serious physical injury • Musculoskeletal disorders • Long-term exposure to excessive noise can lead to hearing loss • Heat rashes, heat cramps, heat stress, dehydration, sunburn • Emotional stress, fear and anxiety, physical illness

  4. Possible Employer Action to Prevent Injury / Illness • Students must NOT operate powered tools •Provide instruction in safe use of hand tools • Students must NOT work at heights where there is any risk of a fall • Students must NOT operate mobile plant • Students must NOT undertake any task which may place them at risk from electrical sources •Assess work area before commencing work •Establish and communicate First Aid and emergency procedures •Provide First Aid kit •Provide mechanical aids where practicable •Provide training in safe manual handling techniques •Maintain powered tools to reduce noise •Limit exposure to excessive noise •Provide appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) •Provide regular rest breaks •Re-schedule work if extreme weather conditions present risk •Establish work place policy •Provide staff briefings or training

  5. Preventative Action Students Can Take • Students must NOT operate powered tools • Use hand tools carefully, according to instructions • Students must NOT work at heights where there is any risk of a fall • Students must NOT operate mobile plant • Students must NOT undertake any task which may place them at risk from electrical sources • Know the dangerous goods and hazardous substances you could be exposed to • If you are in any doubt, seek advice before commencing a task • Use mechanical aids provided • Seek help when you think a team lift is required • Exercise: warm up/stretch before starting work, and cool down/stretch at end of the shift or working day • Use PPE (hearing protective device such as earmuffs or earplugs) provided • Dress appropriately for the conditions • Take scheduled breaks • Report any concerns immediately

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