FSR General Electrical Safety

Intent – To eliminate or minimise the risks of fatalities, injuries and events arising from onsite electrical installations and the use of electrical equipment

Critical Controls

• Personnel undertaking electrical work are trained and competent.
• Temporary electrical works are compliant to Australian Standards
• Work in and around electrical infrastructure is effectively managed.
• Current electrical drawings and electrical system data are readily available
• Unless tested for dead, all wires and equipment are to be considered and treated as live.
• All circuits and powered equipment have RCD protection.
• Switchboards are compliant and secured.
• All energy sources are clearly identified and marked.
• Live cabling is protected from mechanical damage.
• Generators and welders are correctly earthed and staked as per the OEM manual

All supporting documents refer to PS General Electrical Safety