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Electrical Awareness & Accident Reporting
Electrical Awareness
Electricity can kill or severely injure you. You should always take care when working with or near electricity.
Stop using the equipment if you identify any faults such as: burn marks or stains are present (suggesting overheating)
the plug or electrical socket are wet
the PAT test is out of date
the plug or connector is damaged
the cable has been torn or repaired with tape wires are visible.
If you are aware of any potential electrical hazards you MUST report them immediately to your line manager or supervisor
Always Remember
Do not use a piece of equipment unless you have been trained how to operate it- you have a responsibility to yourself and others to stay safe.
Ensure there are no trailing cables that can cause people to trip or fall.
Switch o and unplug equipment before cleaning or changing parts.
Stop using the item immediately if you nd/think it to be faulty.
Seek advice from your line manager.
Have it inspected and repaired if necessary by a
trained engineer.
PAT testing is carried out regular on all electrical items –
this is your assurance that it has been checked and is
safe to use.
Potential Hazards should be reported as a near miss
before they create an accident.
Accident Reporting
If you have an accident you are required to call the Accident & Incident Reporting Line on 01905 364024
All accidents, incidents and near misses must be reported within 24 hours.
A nominated competent person will visit and investigate the circumstances of the accident and if necessary introduce additional measures to prevent a repeat of the incident.
RIDDOR – Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences.
The following must be reported to the HSE by head o ce: Fatal accidents.
Major Injury accidents.
Accidents causing more than seven days incapacity. Dangerous occurrences.
Certain work related diseases.
Accident, Incident or Near Miss ACCIDENT – Any event which results in injury and/or
damage and/or loss.
INCIDENT – An event or chain of events which has caused or could have caused injury, illness and/or damage (loss) to property.
NEAR MISS – Any event which has the potential to cause injury and/or damage and/or loss but which was avoided.
ICE – In Case of Emergency
In Case of Emergency number can be easily found by the emergency services should you be unable to communicate. Other recognisable numbers could be Mum – Dad – Home.
Remember
By reporting near misses and minor incidents, a serious accident can be prevented.
