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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 or near electricity Stop using the equipment if 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 the PAT test is out of date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 or connector is damaged
 the cable has been torn or or repaired with tape  wires are visible If you you are are aware of any potential electrical hazards you you MUST report them immediately to your line manager or or or supervisor
Always Remember  Do not use a a piece of equipment unless you have been trained how to to operate it- you have a a a a responsibility to to yourself and others to stay safe  Ensure there are no trailing cables that can cause people to trip or fall  Switch off and unplug equipment before cleaning or or changing parts  Stop using the item immediately if you find/think it it to be faulty  Seek advice from your line manager  Have it inspected and repaired if necessary by a a a a a trained engineer  PAT testing is carried out regular on all electrical items – this is is is your assurance that it has been checked and is is is safe to use  Potential Hazards should be reported as a a a a a a near miss
before they create an accident Accident Reporting
If you you have an accident you 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 a a a a repeat of the incident RIDDOR – Reporting
of Injuries Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences The following must be reported to the HSE by head office:  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 in injury and/or
damage and/or
loss INCIDENT – An event event or chain of events which has caused caused or or could have caused caused injury illness and/or
damage (loss) to property NEAR MISS – Any event which has the potential to cause injury and/or
and/or
damage and/or
and/or
loss but which was avoided ICE – In Case of Emergency
In Case of Emergency
number can be be easily found by the emergency services should you be unable to communicate Other recognisable numbers could be be Mum – – Dad – – Home Remember By reporting near misses and minor incidents a a a serious accident can be prevented