Phoenix Safety Learning Hub

Introduction

What are the Hazards?

Correct Selection And Use Of Equipment

Electrical Safety in the Workplace What You Need to Know

Actions for Managers and Supervisors

Assessing Safe Working Practices

Evaluating the Feasibility of Dead Working

Is it unreasonable for the work to be done dead?

Identify, assess and evaluate the risks and methods for controlling them

Decide whether it is reasonable to work live

Decide whether suitable precautions can be taken to prevent injury.

Actions Common To Both Dead And Live Working

Identify the circuit or equipment to be worked on or near and the work that needs to be done

Plan the Work

Responsibilities of the Accompanying Person

Select and instruct competent workers

Ensure correct working methods

Provide and ensure use of appropriate protective equipment

Provide information, tools and instruments and ensure workers are fully instructed

Make arrangements for management checks and supervision of work